Title: Project Report for Installation of Solar fencing in Selected Villages of SECURE Project
KeyWords: human wildlife conflict, community-based organisations, Pilot demonstrations, innovative conservation models
Year of Publication: 2021
ISSN No: NA
Author Name: WWF India, UNDP, SECURE Himalaya
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About the Project
The SECURE Himalaya project aims to support the Government of India and State Governments to effectively promote sustainable land and forest management in alpine pastures and forests in high range Indian Himalayan ecosystems that secure sustainable livelihoods and ensures conservation of globally significant biodiversity and threatened species. The project is being implemented in the high altitude trans-Himalayan region and has the following major outcomes:
- Improved management of high range Himalayan landscapes for conservation of Snow Leopard and other endangered species and their habitats and sustaining ecosystem services;
- Improved and diversified livelihood strategies and improved capacities of community and government institutions for sustainable natural resource management and conservation;
- Enhanced enforcement, monitoring and cooperation to reduce wildlife crime and related threats;
- Effective knowledge management and information systems established for promotion of sustainable management practices in the High range Himalayan ecosystems.
In Sikkim, the SECURE Himalaya’s geographic focus is around the Khangchenzonga Biosphere Reserve covering both North and West District. These areas are important habitats for the enigmatic snow leopard, which is at the center of the project. 27 villages have been identified in the two districts which shall be the main areas for project implementation.