Project Snow Leopard – UPSC Environment Notes
The Snow Leopard, also known as the 'ounce,' is a large feline species native to the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia.
The Global Tiger Initiative, St. Petersburg Declaration, TX2, and Tiger Conservation Excellence Award – UPSC Environment Notes
Launched in 2008, the Global Tiger Initiative (GTI) was initiated by key founding partners, including the World Bank, Global Environment Facility (GEF), Smithsonian Institution, Save the Tiger Fund, and the International Tiger Coalition (representing over 40 non-government organizations).
International Efforts Towards Tiger and Snow Leopard Conservation – UPSC Environment Notes
International efforts toward tiger and snow leopard conservation have garnered increasing attention in recent years as these iconic big cats face numerous threats to their survival.
National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) – UPSC Environment Notes
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was established in 2005 following the recommendations of the Tiger Task Force.
Challenges to Tiger Conservation – UPSC Environment Notes
Tiger conservation stands as an emblematic battle in the realm of wildlife preservation, representing not only the struggle to protect
Tiger Conservation and Project Tiger – NTCA, Tiger Corridors, Core-Buffer Zones, Tiger Census – UPSC Environment Notes
Tiger conservation stands at the forefront of global environmental efforts, encapsulating both the urgent need to preserve biodiversity and the iconic status of this magnificent species.
BirdLife International (BI) – UPSC Environment Notes
BirdLife International (BI) stands as a beacon of conservation excellence in the realm of avian protection and biodiversity preservation
IUCN Red List or Red Data List or Red Data Book – UPSC Environment Notes
The comprehensive compilation of endangered species is encompassed in the Red Data Book, aiming to furnish exhaustive data for the research and analysis of diverse species.
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) – UPSC Environment Notes
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) stands as a beacon of global collaboration and advocacy in the realm of environmental conservation.
The 13th Conference of Parties to CMS (CoP13) – UPSC Environment Notes
The 13th Conference of Parties (COP) on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), organized by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), concluded in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on February 22, 2020.
