Posts Tagged ‘News’
Argali Camera Trap Survey in Zhongar Alatau National Nature Park
An ideal habitat on paper doesn’t always translate to reality. A recent camera trap survey, conducted with financial support from the CAMCA project, revealed that what should be Tien Shan argali territory near Zhongar-Alatau National Nature Park in Kazakhstan, might not be home to the species after all. To assess the current distribution of one of CAMCA’s six flagship mountain species, the argali (Ovis ammon), CAMCA partner ACBK conducted a study of…
Read MoreCommunity conservancies see success against illegal hunting
Study of Tien Shan Maral in Kyrgyzstan
To assess the current distribution and population size of one of CAMCA’s 6 flagship mountain species, the Tien Shan Maral, Ilbirs Foundation introduced a new monitoring method in Kyrgyzstan, using visual observation from fixed points combined with monitoring bugling or roaring males (a sound made by bulls during the rut). The survey took place from…
Read MoreCAMCA Partners Attend CMS Workshop in Edinburgh
CAMP Alatoo recently attended the “Migratory Species and Climate Change Expert Workshop” organised by the CMS Secretariat, together with the Government of the United Kingdom. The meeting took place from 11th to 13th February 2025 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. CAMP Alatoo presented their work with CAMCA as a part of a session dedicated to nature-based…
Read More2024 in Review: CAMCA at the COPs!
CAMCA partners do a TON of work behind the scenes in our pilot areas – work that doesn’t always make the spotlight. But last year, we got to showcase all their hard work not once, but twice, on some of the biggest stages in the conservation world! Nations sign multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) to tackle…
Read MoreEnhancing Knowledge on New Management Regulations in Kyrgyzstan
In order to stay in line with the latest regulations, local communities, which develop management and utilisation plans for rangelands, got some much needed updates in November, 2024, as well as more information about the creation of municipal enterprises to provide more services to rural mountain populations. In response to the new rules, CAMP Alatoo…
Read MoreGames for Learning: Rangelands & Biodiversity in Kyrgyzstan
On November 21 and 22, 2024, training sessions for biology and geography teachers were held in the Ton, Ak-Suu, and Jeti-Oguz districts in Issyk-Kul Oblast, as well as Naryn District in Naryn Oblast (Kyrgyzstan). The trainings explored new ways to teach students about rangeland conservation and biodiversity, organized by CAMP Alatoo. The primary focus of…
Read More2024 Call for Applications: Journalist Workshop
This communication workshop will strengthen journalists’ skillsets in Central Asia to understand and effectively communicate about the links between climate change and biodiversity conservation. Join us! Structure of the workshop: The workshop will be led by Alevtina Madyarova and Gulim Amirkhanova, two nationally and internationally recognised journalists and trainers with extensive expertise with storytelling, focusing…
Read MoreMe and the Unique Wild Animals of My Region
As part of the CAMCA project, CAMP Alatoo organized an event for schoolchildren (age 12-16) from the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions (north Kyrgyzstan). Students got to engage in citizen science and participate in a creative competition, highlighting conservation issues and concern for the future the animal and plant species around them. The contest theme was, “Me and the world of unique wild animals of my region.”
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