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*Mr. Renzino Lepcha (Trustee)
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*Ms. Rigzin Dolma (Trustee)
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*Dr. Rodney Jackson (co-founder)
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*Dr. Tsewang Namgail (Director)
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The '''Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust''' (SLC-IT) is a non-profit cat conservation organization for the protection of the [[snow leopard]] ([[Uncia uncia|'''''Panthera uncia''''']]), its prey species, and its habitat located in [[Ladakh]], [[India]]; primarily focusing on the Indian range of the snow leopard. Apart from conservation and ecological research on the snow leopard, the SLC-IT initiated the Himalayan [[Homestay]] Program in 2003.
The '''Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust''' (SLC-IT) is a non-profit conservation organization for the protection of [[snow leopard|Snow Leopards]] ([[Uncia uncia|''Panthera uncia'']]), its prey species, and its habitat in [[Ladakh]], [[India]]. The trust primarily focuses on the Indian range of the [[snow leopard]]. Apart from conservation and ecological research on the snow leopard, the SLC-IT initiated the [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] [[Homestay]] Program in 2003.


== History ==
== History ==
The Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust was formed in 2000 as the Indian branch of the [[Snow Leopard Conservancy]]. It became an independent Indian organization in 2003.
The Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust was formed in 2000 as the Indian branch of the [[Snow Leopard Conservancy]]. It became an independent organization of India in 2003.

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== Community-based Conservation ==
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[[Community-based conservation]] is accorded the highest priority because the organization believes that [[snow leopard]] and other wildlife of the [[Himalayas]] and other mountainous areas in Asia cannot be conserved without the support of the local people who share resources with the snow leopard and other wildlife on a daily basis.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ramanan |first1=S Suresh |title=Local communities key in conservation of snow leopards: study |url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/local-communities-key-inconservation-of-snow-leopards-study-63516 |accessdate=8 March 2019 |agency=Down To Earth |publisher=DownToEarth |date=8 March 2019}}</ref>


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== Community-based conservation ==
Therefore, the organization has been working tirelessly at the grassroots level to improve the livelihoods so that members of the local community come on board the conservation wagon.
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SLC-IT has been active at the community level and prioritizes [[Community-based conservation]] who share the resources with snow leopard and other mountain wildlife on a daily basis.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ramanan |first1=S Suresh |date=8 March 2019 |title=Local communities key in conservation of snow leopards: study |url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/local-communities-key-inconservation-of-snow-leopards-study-63516 |accessdate=8 March 2019 |publisher=DownToEarth |agency=Down To Earth}}</ref>


== Environmental Education ==
== Environmental education ==


[[Environmental education]] through training and awareness is a major component of SLC-IT's conservation model. The conservancy produces educational materials like books, CDs and pamphlets regularly, highlighting the biodiversity and conservation issues in [[Ladakh]]. The organization partnered with [[Kalpavriksh]], a Pune-based organization, in bringing up the Ri Gyancha (jewels of the mountains),<ref>{{cite news |title=A practical resource: Ri Gyancha|url=http://www.teacherplus.org/a-practical-resource-ri-gyancha |accessdate=23 April 2020 |agency=Teacher Plus|date=23 April 2020}}</ref> a biodiversity resource kit for [[Ladakh]], which has been used by both children and educators. Teacher training is also a large part of their education program, and recently they have started educating and training graduate students and adults.
The conservancy produces educational materials highlighting biodiversity and conservation issues in Ladakh. Partnering with [[Kalpavriksh]], a Pune-based organization, in bringing up the Ri Gyancha<ref>{{cite news |date=23 April 2020 |title=A practical resource: Ri Gyancha |url=http://www.teacherplus.org/a-practical-resource-ri-gyancha |accessdate=23 April 2020 |agency=Teacher Plus}}</ref> (jewels of the mountains), a biodiversity resource kit for [[Ladakh]], which has been used by both children and educators. Teacher training is an integral part of their educational initiatives, which also extend to providing education and training for graduate students and adults.


== Awards and Recognitions ==
== Awards and recognition ==


* '''2004 -''' First Choice Responsible Tourism Award at the World Travel Market
* '''2004''' – First Choice Responsible Tourism Award at the World Travel Market
* '''2005''' - Global Vision Award for Community Outreach
* '''2005''' – Global Vision Award for Community Outreach
* '''2008''' - Finalists in the Geotourism Challenge by National Geographic’s Centre for Sustainable Destinations and Ashoka Changemakers
* '''2008''' – Finalists in the Geo-tourism Challenge by National Geographic's Centre for Sustainable Destinations and Ashoka Changemakers
* '''2013''' - Favorite Responsible Tourism Initiative Award by Outlook Traveller
* '''2013''' – Favorite Responsible Tourism Initiative Award by [https://www.outlooktraveller.com/ Outlook Traveller]
* '''2015''' - Earth Guardian Award by the Royal Bank of Scotland
* '''2015''' – Earth Guardian Award by the Royal Bank of Scotland
* '''2016''' - IRTA-Gold in Best Contribution to Wildlife Conservation<ref>{{cite news |title=Outlook Responsible Tourism|url=https://www.responsibletourismindia.com/irta-2017}}</ref>
* '''2016''' – IRTA-Gold in Best Contribution to Wildlife Conservation<ref name=":0">{{cite news |title=Outlook Responsible Tourism|url=https://www.responsibletourismindia.com/irta-2017}}</ref>
* '''2016''' - IRTA-Overall Winner<ref>{{cite news|title=Outlook Responsible Tourism|url=https://www.responsibletourismindia.com/irta-2017}}</ref>
* '''2016''' – IRTA-Overall Winner<ref name=":0" />
* '''2018''' - Carl Zeiss Wildlife Conservation Award
* '''2018''' – Carl Zeiss Wildlife Conservation Award
* '''2018''' - TOFTigers Wildlife Tourism Award
* '''2018''' – TOFTigers Wildlife Tourism Award


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 08:55, 26 June 2024

The Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust
Legal statusCharitable Trust
HeadquartersKorban House, Changspa, Sheldan, Leh, Ladakh, 194101, Jammu & Kashmir, India
Location
  • Ladakh
ServicesSnow Leopard Conservation
  • Mr. David Sonam (Managing Trustee)
  • Mr. Renzino Lepcha (Trustee)
  • Ms. Rigzin Dolma (Trustee)
Key people
  • Late Mr. Rinchen Wangchuk (co-founder)
  • Dr. Rodney Jackson (co-founder)
  • Dr. Tsewang Namgail (Director)
AffiliationsPanthera Corporation
Websitesnowleopardindia.org
Formerly called
Snow Leopard Conservancy

The Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust (SLC-IT) is a non-profit conservation organization for the protection of Snow Leopards (Panthera uncia), its prey species, and its habitat in Ladakh, India. The trust primarily focuses on the Indian range of the snow leopard. Apart from conservation and ecological research on the snow leopard, the SLC-IT initiated the Himalayan Homestay Program in 2003.

History

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The Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust was formed in 2000 as the Indian branch of the Snow Leopard Conservancy. It became an independent organization of India in 2003.

Community-based conservation

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SLC-IT has been active at the community level and prioritizes Community-based conservation who share the resources with snow leopard and other mountain wildlife on a daily basis.[1]

Environmental education

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The conservancy produces educational materials highlighting biodiversity and conservation issues in Ladakh. Partnering with Kalpavriksh, a Pune-based organization, in bringing up the Ri Gyancha[2] (jewels of the mountains), a biodiversity resource kit for Ladakh, which has been used by both children and educators. Teacher training is an integral part of their educational initiatives, which also extend to providing education and training for graduate students and adults.

Awards and recognition

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  • 2004 – First Choice Responsible Tourism Award at the World Travel Market
  • 2005 – Global Vision Award for Community Outreach
  • 2008 – Finalists in the Geo-tourism Challenge by National Geographic's Centre for Sustainable Destinations and Ashoka Changemakers
  • 2013 – Favorite Responsible Tourism Initiative Award by Outlook Traveller
  • 2015 – Earth Guardian Award by the Royal Bank of Scotland
  • 2016 – IRTA-Gold in Best Contribution to Wildlife Conservation[3]
  • 2016 – IRTA-Overall Winner[3]
  • 2018 – Carl Zeiss Wildlife Conservation Award
  • 2018 – TOFTigers Wildlife Tourism Award

References

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  1. ^ Ramanan, S Suresh (8 March 2019). "Local communities key in conservation of snow leopards: study". DownToEarth. Down To Earth. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  2. ^ "A practical resource: Ri Gyancha". Teacher Plus. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Outlook Responsible Tourism".
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