Project
Investigating and addressing tiger conservation in Sikkim-the Eastern Himalayas
Duration
2023 - 2024
Location
India
This project is one of three ITHCP projects implemented in high-altitude areas, aimed at ensuring the long-term survival of tigers in the broader Indo-Himalayan region.
The project will be implemented in the Northern and Eastern regions of Sikkim, Northeast India.
Overall objective
To establish and standardize protocols at an early stage of tiger conservation in the state while ensuring community participation and their gains through livelihood.
Threats
Habitat loss & degradation
Human-wildlife conflict
Poaching
Project activities
- Establish long-term tiger, competing predators and prey population monitoring program;
- Pilot human-wildlife conflict prevention and livelihood compensation measures;
- Improve monitoring of protected areas in the landscapes and provide anti-poaching infrastructure and training for frontline staff;
- Coordinate with other high-altitude projects in Bhutan and Nepal to foster effective implementation, share knowledge and best practices.
This project is implemented by the Global Tiger Forum.
