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Evaluating Approaches to Public Engagement in Saiga Conservation

 

Key Facts

FUNDING SCHEME ICON
FUNDING SCHEME
Post-Project
VALUE ICON
VALUE
£64,600
WHERE ICON
WHERE
Russian Federation, Kazakhstan

Summary

To safeguard the future of the saiga antelope in Kalmykia through constructive engagement with the public.
 
Status Completed
Reference EIDPO018
Round 14
Start 01/05/2006
End 31/12/2007

Project Leader

Lead Organisation

Project Partners
Centre for Wild Animals, Chemya Zemli Reserve, Centre for Ecological Projects, Stepnoi Sanctuary, Yashkul School, Arshan Childrens Home, Dharma Centre, Institute of Ecology& Evolution, Russian Academy of Science


Regions
Europe & Central Asia

Countries
Russian Federation, Kazakhstan

Project Outputs
a) Saiga monitoring system is in place and being used to provide data for assessment of conservation success. b) Successful visitor centre at the Centre for Wild Animals of Kalmykia. c) Continuation of rotating cows project based at Centre for Wild Animals and serving areas to the west of the Chernye Zemli Biosphere Reserve. d) Public awareness campaign in area north of the Chernye Zemli Biosphere Reserve carried out by Centre for Ecological Projects. e) Continuation of anti-poaching activities by rangers of the Stepnoi Sanctuary (east of the Chernye Zemli Biosphere Reserve). f) A comparison of public attitudes and behaviours in the three regions, drawing lessons for future engagement with the public in the Chernye Zemli region. g) A high level of positive media attention and official support for our work achieved within Kalmykia. h) Project staff engaged actively with environmental education in local schools and temples, and children enthused by saiga conservation. i) International links established between educators in the UK and Kalmykia, leading to ongoing support for saiga conservation at the grassroots level in both countries.


Documents:
Download: Newsletter - EIDPO018 Ann3-1 Saiga News 3 - 12/11/2008

Download: Newsletter - EIDPO018 Ann3-2 Saiga News 4 - 12/11/2008

Download: Article - EIDPO018 Ann3-3 Saiga Conservation Alliance flyer - 12/11/2008

Download: Article - EIDPO018 Ann3-4 Love an Animal flyer - 12/11/2008

Download: Article - EIDPO018 Ann3-6 Local press - 12/11/2008

Download: Article - EIDPO018 ann3-7 Imperial College press - 12/11/2008

Download: Article - EIDPO018 Ann3-5 BBC Wildlife article - 12/11/2008

Download: Half Year Report - EIDPO018 HY2 - 12/11/2008

Download: Annual Report - EIDPO018 AR1 - 12/11/2008

Download: Half Year Report - EIDPO018 HY1 - 12/11/2008

Download: Application Form - EIDPO018 App - 12/11/2008