Snow Leopard Foundation’s participation in UK Pakistan Green Compact marked a major moment for conservation engagement at the international level.

The Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF) took part in the official launch of the UK–Pakistan Green Compact in Islamabad. SLF presented its work on snow leopard conservation, climate resilience, and community-based protection of fragile mountain ecosystems. The event offered a high-level platform to connect with policymakers, donors, and development partners working on climate action and biodiversity protection.

Snow Leopard Foundation works across Pakistan’s high-altitude regions. The work of SLF revolves around conservation of snow leopards, their habitats through research, science-based monitoring, and community engagement. Its approach focuses on protecting wildlife while improving local livelihoods. At the same time, SLF works to reduce human–wildlife conflict and strengthen community participation in conservation.

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During the launch event, SLF highlighted its population surveys, research methodology, and field-level impact in mountain ecosystems. These efforts demonstrate how conservation and community development can move forward together. The UK–Pakistan Green Compact represents a long-term partnership between the Governments of Pakistan and the United Kingdom. It addresses climate change through coordinated action.

Under the agreement, the United Kingdom committed £35 million, equivalent to nearly PKR 12 billion, to support climate finance, clean energy, and protection of natural habitats.

The British High Commission (BHC), Islamabad, organized the launch event on 10 December. Senior officials from both countries attended, including Pakistan’s Federal Minister for MOCC&EC, UK Minister for P&D Jennifer Chapman, and British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott. SLF received an initial request from the BHC on 27 October to support a documentary-style video showcasing conservation work. Despite the short timeline, SLF’s communications team compiled and shared approved material within two days.

Later, BHC expanded the scope of collaboration, allowing SLF to present its work directly during the main launch event. On 27 November, SLF received the final event schedule and booth details. The Foundation received an 8×8 foot exhibition booth along with a 42×50 inch LCD screen.

SLF leadership and technical staff held an internal planning meeting to finalize key messages.These included conservation themes, snow leopard population census methods, research findings, and community-based initiatives. On 2 December, BHC conducted a coordination meeting with participating organizations, followed by a final briefing on 9 December.During the event, SLF’s booth was positioned directly in front of the main stage. As a result, it received strong footfall and consistent engagement throughout the day.

SLF’s documentary footage was clearly featured in the official British High Commission video report. The Foundation’s visuals and logo appeared prominently alongside other participating organizations.Several senior officials and development partners visited the SLF booth, including British High Commissioner Jane Marriott.

During the interaction, SLF presented a crystal shield featuring the snow leopard as a token of appreciation. Visitors also received goodie bags containing informational and promotional material.Jane Marriott appreciated SLF’s approach of combining scientific research with community participation to protect wildlife and support livelihoods. SLF briefed visitors on achieved targets, ongoing initiatives, and field-level outcomes in snow leopard landscapes.

The Snow Leopard Foundation UK Pakistan Green Compact engagement demonstrated how science-led conservation can align with national and international climate priorities.For donors and partners, SLF’s participation highlighted proven results, transparent research methods, and strong community engagement. These elements make conservation investments more impactful and sustainable in fragile mountain regions.

Snow Leopard Foundation’s participation in the UK–Pakistan Green Compact launch strengthened its engagement with policymakers, donors, and development partners. The event reinforced SLF’s role as a leading organization in community-based, science-driven conservation in Pakistan’s mountain ecosystems.