News & Events
Wildlife Rangers in Gilgit Trained in Crime Scene Investigation Techniques
Gilgit – In a significant step towards strengthening wildlife protection in Gilgit-Baltistan, the Snow Leopard Foundation, in collaboration with the Parks and Wildlife Department, organized a three-day training workshop on Wildlife Crime Scene Investigation (CSI). The workshop aimed to equip rangers with modern skills to combat poaching, gather scientific evidence, and ensure the legal prosecution […]
Capacity Building Workshop Empowers Community Wildlife Guards in Chitral
Chitral – Community-driven conservation took a significant step forward as the Snow Leopard Foundation, in collaboration with Chitral Gol National Park, successfully conducted a Capacity Building Workshop for Community Wildlife Guards. These dedicated individuals are the frontline defenders of wildlife and their habitats, playing a vital role in safeguarding the region’s rich biodiversity. The workshop […]
Crime Scene Investigation Training Concludes in Muzaffarabad with Certificate Distribution and Field Gear Handover
Muzaffarabad – A comprehensive Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) training program for wildlife staff successfully concluded with a ceremony that celebrated the dedication and achievements of its participants. The event saw the distribution of certificates, field gear, and survey devices to the trainees, equipping them for critical wildlife protection and crime investigation tasks. The Honorable Minister […]
Embassy of Kyrgyzstan Highlights the Vital Role of Mountain Ecosystems on International Mountain Day
Islamabad – The Embassy of Kyrgyzstan hosted a significant event to commemorate International Mountain Day 2024, shedding light on the critical role mountain ecosystems play in combating climate change and fostering sustainable development. Ambassador Avazbek Atakhanov delivered a powerful message, emphasizing the global importance of protecting mountain regions:“Mountains are lifelines for nearly 20% of the […]
Celebrating the International Day for Biosphere Reserves with the Bashqar-Garumchashma Community
Chitral – The Chitral Wildlife Division, Chitral Gol National Park, and the Snow Leopard Foundation came together to celebrate the International Day for Biosphere Reserves 2024 with the vibrant Bashqar-Garumchashma biosphere reserve community on November 3rd. This global day, observed annually, highlights the vital importance of biosphere reserves—unique areas that harmonize human activity with the […]
Snow Leopard Day 2024 Celebrated at FAST University, Islamabad
Islamabad, October 23, 2024 – International Snow Leopard Day was celebrated at FAST University in Islamabad with an inspiring event led by the Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF) and GenerationFAST – Snow Leopard. The gathering brought together notable figures in conservation, academia, and diplomacy to emphasize the importance of snow leopard preservation. His Excellency Mr. Avazbek […]
Successful Celebration of International Snow Leopard Day 2024 in Gilgit Baltistan
October 23, 2024 The Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF) and the Forest, Parks, and Wildlife Department of Gilgit celebrated International Snow Leopard Day 2024 with a series of engaging activities that highlighted the importance of snow leopard conservation. Held at the Forest Complex in Gilgit, the event brought together key stakeholders, local communities, and students to […]
Pakistan Steps Up Global Efforts to Designate Snow Leopard Symbol of Climate Adaptation
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCCEC) has accelerated efforts in collaboration with 12 member countries of the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Programme (GSLEP) to designate the snow leopard as an international symbol of climate adaptation at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). During a meeting at the Ministry of […]
Appointment of Sardar Jamal Leghari as GSLEP Emissary
Sep 6, 2024 – The Global Snow Leopard & Ecosystem Protection Program (GSLEP) wishes to announce the appointment of Sardar Muhammad Jamal Khan Leghari from Pakistan to the position of GSLEP Emissary. This momentous appointment testifies to our commitment to bringing the best snow leopard conservation practices to the global stage. The appointment of Sardar […]
The World Science Day for Peace and Development
The World Science Day for Peace and Development 2017 was celebrated at the Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Islamabad on 10 November 2017. A stall was set up by SLF in the display and exhibition arena. The SLF participation was in connection with the scientific methodology and approach adopted for the snow leopard conservation and […]
Celebration of Biodiversity Day-2017
SLF celebrated the Biodiversity Day on 22 May 2017 at the Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH) in Islamabad. The event was jointly organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Pakistan Science Foundation, PMNH, Ministry of Climate Change and SLF. The event was attended by a large number of students from schools, colleges, and […]
Celebration of Snow Leopard Day-2017
SLF celebrated International Snow Leopard Day 2017 at the national level. The International Snow Leopard Day event was organized by SLF in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and other partners in Islamabad on 23 October 2017. The chief guest at the occasion was Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Mushahid-Ullah Khan. Ambassadors of […]
Celebration of World Environment Day-2017
The World Environment Day (WED) was celebrated in GB and Chitral by involving nature clubs and organizing various competitions between students. In GB, it was celebrated with nature clubs of the Qurumbar valley by SLF. An event was arranged in FG High School Immit. Students and teachers from nature clubs of four other government and […]
Ministry of Climate Change support for SLF initiatives
Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF) delegation led by Director SLF Dr. Muhammad Ali Nawaz held meeting with the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Mr. Malik Amin Aslam in his office at Ministry of Climate Change Islamabad. The SLF team apprised the Honorable Advisor with the progress of the ecotourism project and shared details […]
International Biodiversity Day 2019 celebrated
International Biodiversity Day was celebrated by Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH) Islamabad in collaboration with ICIMOD, IUCN, FAO, SLF and Arid University, Rawalpindi. The Ambassador of Nepal H.E. Ms. Sewa Lamsal was the chief guest at the event. Participants spoke about the importance of biodiversity regarding this year’s them ‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our […]
Livestock Insurance Scheme (LIS) Cheque Distribution
The Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF) in Gilgit-Baltistan is facilitating the Parks and Wildlife Department in community mobilization and other necessary arrangements for the implementation of wildlife component of the Green Pakistan Program (GPP) in Gilgit-Baltistan Province. The cheque distribution ceremony of Livestock Insurance Scheme (LIS) was jointly organized by SLF and GPP team on 14th […]
MoU signed between SLF and University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir
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 […]
Visit of UNDP Pakistan delegation to Naltar valley
Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF) facilitated the visit of a high profile UNDP-Pakistan delegation. The delegation was led by Country Director UNDP-Pakistan Ignacio Artaza, other prominent members included Additional Secretary Ministry of Climate Change Babar Hayat Tarar and senior officials from the UNDP and Economic Affairs Division. NPM PSLEP/ Deputy Director SLF Jaffar Ud Din led […]
Plant distribution of PSLEP sites under 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Campaign
Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF) Chitral, under its PSLEP project aims to conserve snow leopards by engaging communities through participatory conservation and their socioeconomic uplifting in order to reduce their dependence on natural resources. The tree plantation drive was inaugurated by Mr.Naveed Ahmad, DC Lower Chitral. Mr. Shaukat Fayaz, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Forest handed over […]
Art for snow leopard conservation
Snow leopard is considered to be an enigmatic and highly elusive animal; at the same time this majestic animal is under threat of getting extinct. An art exhibition titled ‘Art for Snow Leopard Conservation’ was launched at Gallery 6 in Islamabad on February 07, 2019. The three-day art exhibition is being organized jointly by Snow […]
Fruit trees plantation by SLF/ PSLEP in Gurez and Shounther valley
Conservation and community support initiatives are one of the key components of SLF’s GEF funded project ‘Pakistan Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program’ (PSLEP). PSLEP’s regional team in AJ&K ensures relationship building with local communities of project valleys. The community meetings provide feedback to the project team to identify needs and issues of the community […]
PSLEP progress in AJ&K reviewed
The Pakistan Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program (PSLEP) project holds significant importance in the snow leopard and ecosystem conservation in Azad Jammu and & Kashmir (AJ&K), said by the Secretary Wildlife and Fisheries Department AJ&K Mr. Javaid Ayub. The project will play an important role in the community conservation and their livelihood improvement, he […]
New Livelihood Initiatives in AJ&K Under PSLEP Project
Mr. Javaid Ayub Secretary Wildlife and Fisheries Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir visited Snow Leopard Foundation Head Office today. Mr. Jaffar Ud Din National Project Manager PSLEP received the distinguished guest. The Honorable Secretary was briefed about GEF funded Pakistan Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program (PSLEP) project activities in AJ&K. Apart from other […]
Validated and Factual Data is key to determine the Snow Leopard Population in Pakistan
Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF) participated in one-day workshop organized by the Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH) in Islamabad on ‘Exchange of Information on Snow Leopard Population in Pakistan’. The workshop was organized in the backdrop of an article published in Science magazine about the down listing of snow leopard status from endangered to vulnerable […]
Importance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Acknowledged by Snow Leopard Foundation at GIS Day 2018 Celebrations
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has acquired an important place in today’s surveys and research techniques used in wildlife and environmental conservation. To celebrate the International GIS Day 2018 an event was jointly organized on 14th November in International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) by Society for Conservation GIS and Department of Environmental Sciences IIU Islamabad […]