A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF) and the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in the university campus. The objectives of this MoU are to develop a working relationship between SLF and the University of AJ&K to influence and make collective efforts for conservation and sustainable management of wildlife and ecosystem, to promote science-based research, and to develop local capacities required to conserve snow leopard and its prey species and habitats.

This MoU is part of the implementation plan of the PSLEP project. Dr. Abdul Rauf Janjua Director University of AJ&K and Shoaib Hameed Regional Project Manager PSLEP/ SLF signed the MoU.