NABU’s work

NABU has been working to protect the snow leopard and its habitat since 1999. This work has included the establishment of transnational conservation areas, environmental education in remote regions, research using camera traps, and political lobbying. Together with the local population and established partners, NABU is fighting against poaching and the destruction of nature in many Central Asian countries.

In countries with a high population density, conflicts with livestock farmers are a major problem. Here NABU helps to build snow-leopard-proof pens and to provide insurance for affected herders and their families.

In Kyrgyzstan, where NABU’s involvement began, snow leopard conservation is now a tradition. NABU’s anti-poaching unit “Gruppa Bars” is active here. Thanks to its work, far fewer injured or killed animals are now being found in Kyrgyzstan, and the sale of pelts has declined. NABU not only has a branch in Kyrgyzstan, but also runs a rehabilitation centre with the world’s largest open-air enclosure for snow leopards. Here care is provided for rescued snow leopards and other wild animals.

• Anti-poaching unit “Gruppa Bars”
• Environmental education services
• Habitat conservation measures
• Monitoring and research
• Political work on the ground
• Community-based pasture management
• Development of voluntary wildlife conservation groups