Strategic Direction 1:
Safeguard priority globally threatened species in Indochina by mitigating major threats
Baseline Population Assessment of the Critically Endangered Cat Ba Langur and Initiation of a Long-Term Research AgendaSet up a population and demographic age/sex profile baseline and begin long-term data collection on the Critically Endangered Cat Ba langur (Trachypithecus poliocephalus poliocephalus) population health that together will help provide solid data on the trajectory of the population and put in place an early warning system against population erosion, providing incidental protection for the remaining langur population and a long-term research agenda.
| Amount |
$19,992 |
| Grant Term |
04/13
-
10/13 |
| Grantee |
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), Vietnam Country programme |
Enabling continued protection of the Boeung Prek Lapouv and Anlung Pring Sarus Crane ReservesThis is a bridging project to secure all conservation efforts from the last large grant project funded by CEPF to conserve the site. The project strives to secure the Local Conservation Group (LCG) patrolling activities to remain in place to minimize risk of losing Boeung Prek Lapouv and Anlung Pring natural habitat before a long-term funding is secured, as well as to support other activities of identifying land ownership around Anlung Pring.
Securing Long-Term Sustainable Financing of Community Conservation Teams for the Protection of Tonkin Snub-Nosed Monkeys in Khau Ca, Northern VietnamProvide the immediate need for funding of the community conservation teams to maintain the on-the-ground protection of the Tonkin snub-nosed monkeys and their habitat in Khau Ca Species and Habitat Conservation Area while a long-term sustainable financing strategy is secured, reducing the risk of exposure to hunting pressures and other threats for this already diminished and isolated population.
Confirming the Existence of Zhou’s Box Turtle in Northern Vietnam and Developing a Conservation Plan for the SpeciesConduct interviews and field surveys to collect data to identify the presence of the Zhou’s box turtle (Cuora zhoui). This species is believed to be highly endemic and restricted to a small area in Ha Giang, Cao Bang and Tuyen Quang Province. Currently there are no known wild populations of this species. A subsequent conservation plan is to be developed if the species is located.
Pilot Different Survey Methods to Identify Saola Population in the Pu Mat National Park of Nghe An ProvinceTo confirm the existence of the Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) population in Pu Mat National Park, Nghe An Province, CERD will conduct interviews, make observations for possible footprints and feeding traces, collect and analyze dung specimens, coordinate camera trapping, and collect leeches for DNA analysis. A follow-up proposal for the survey of the species in the Northern Annamites will be submitted to the Darwin Initiative.
Finding Saola in the Annamite range in Lao PDRInvestigate the occurrence and distribution of saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) in Nam Mo-Nam Thong Provincial Protected Area, assess the nature of threats to the species there, and fill the biggest gap in knowledge of the species distribution in its presumed range.
| Amount |
$20,000 |
| Grant Term |
12/12
-
10/13 |
| Grantee |
The Lao Wildlife Conservation Association (Lao WCA) |
Nurturing the Flame: Promoting Collaboration for Saola Conservation Regionally and InternationallySupport the continued development of collaborative efforts to save saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) from extinction by seeking funds from donors in the Middle East, and supporting the Saola Working Group coordinator to present saola conservation efforts and resource needs to zoos in the United States.
Addressing the Illegal Trade and Consumption of Rhino Horn in VietnamSupport the conservation of wild rhinos in Asia and Africa by tackling the illegal trade and consumption of rhino horn in Vietnam, improving understanding of the illegal trade of rhino horn, and increasing domestic media coverage. Strengthen law enforcement across the continuum from prevention, detection, and importantly, suppression of crimes against rhinos and other wildlife in Vietnam.
Conserving Three Critically Endangered Vultures in Cambodia
To conserve three Critically Endangered vulture species at Preah Vihear Protected Forest, Western Siem Pang Important Bird Area (IBA), Sesan and Lumphat Wildlife Sanctuary, by providing supplementary food, coordinating censuses, improving nest success by protecting all nests found, and promoting awareness on accidental poisoning. The project will improve the experience and knowledge of students and professors from a Cambodian university that specializes in species conservation.
Targeted Campaign to Reduce Consumption of Rhino Horn in VietnamAddress the illegal trade and consumption of rhino horn in traditional Chinese medicine in Vietnam through a combination of effective and sustained campaigning to reduce consumer demand and question the social values of rhino horn users.
Conservation Initiative for Indochinese Silvered Leaf Monkey in Dong Phouvieng National Protected Area of Savannakhet Province, Central Lao PDRImplementing an intensive survey of the probably rarest and most threatened monkey in Lao PDR, the Critically Endangered Indochinese silvered leaf monkey (Trachypithecus germaini), in Dong Sakee Sacred forest, which supports a viable population of this species; obtaining an assessment of its abundance and threats; and strengthening local capacity for the species conservation and monitoring.
| Amount |
$20,000 |
| Grant Term |
06/12
-
03/13 |
| Grantee |
The Lao Wildlife Conservation Association (Lao WCA) |
Distribution, Population and Habitat Extent of Bengal Florican in Cambodia: A Re-Assessment after Seven YearsDetermine the current distribution and an up-to-date number of the species of Bengal Forican remaining in Cambodia through a wide census of the Bengal Florican planned to take place in grassland patches surrounding the Tonle Sap within seven provinces of Cambodia in 2012. Implement a thorough assessment of grassland loss since 2005 and identify any remaining grassland sites outside of the protected areas in Kompong Thom that should be prioritized for conservation action.
Community-Based Planning of the Lam Binh Forest Area Francois‘ Langur Conservation Landscape, Tuyen Quang Province, Vietnam The first on-ground conservation initiative engaging local stakeholders to raise conservation awareness to start addressing threats to the Francois' Langur's population in the Lam Binh Forest Area Francois' Langur Conservation Landscape, Tuyen Quang Province, Vietnam, through participatory forest land-use planning and mapping, conservation agreements, and awareness-raising, supplementing a variety of conservation planning activities carried out at the area.
Participatory Survey, Assessment and Conservation of Green Peafowl in Dongkhanthung Provincial Protected Area of Champasak, the Southwestern Lao PDRIntensively survey the Critically Endangered green peafowl (Pavo muticus) in the only suspected area in Lao PDR that supports a recent viable population of this species, providing an assessment of its abundance and distribution, and initiating conservation interventions with local communities and government authorities at the province and district levels to secure the survival of the species.
| Amount |
$19,930 |
| Grant Term |
10/11
-
09/12 |
| Grantee |
The Lao Wildlife Conservation Association |
| Project Documents |
- Final report, English (PDF - 4.4 MB) |
Conservation of Green Peafowl at Key Sites in VietnamConduct a quantitative assessment of the status of the green peafowl populations at Cat Tien and Yok Don national parks where possible, and unprotected sites listed by Brickle (2002), to thus provide a coherent reassessment of the status of the green peafowl in southern Vietnam landscape, and to determine survival prospects and identify long-term conservation needs.
Conservation of Tiger and Prey Populations by Improved Monitoring of Tiger and Prey Population to Assess the Success of Management Interventions in the Nam Et-Phou Louey National Protected Area, Lao PDRGenerate estimates of tiger and prey populations at Nam Et-Phou Louey National Protected Area: the only tiger source site in Lao PDR. Formulate and implement recommendations for improved management interventions to effectively reduce emerging threats to tigers at the site. Reach consensus on the feasibility and strategic approach for improving tiger conservation through conservation actions in adjacent areas of Vietnam.
Conservation Planning for the Spoon-Billed Sandpiper Population of Mekong Delta, VietnamIntensively survey all potential habitat of a critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam, one of the key remaining wintering sites of the species, and evaluate the threats and propose mitigating actions. Vietnamese observers will also be trained to conduct future survey and monitoring work on the species under supervision of BirdLife Indochina.
Mitigating Transboundary Illegal Wildlife Trade in Central Vietnam to Protect 16 CEPF Priority Species in Nakai Nam Theun National Protected Area, Lao P.D.R.Mitigate threats to wildlife populations within Nakai Nam Theun National Protected Area, by better targeting management efforts through an assessment of land-use, population centers, wildlife trade dynamics and access routes in neighboring areas of Vietnam, strengthening the capacity of law enforcement agencies in Vietnam’s Ha Tinh province, promoting transboundary cooperation between local government officials, and enhancing awareness through media promotion.
Ecology and Conservation of Green Peafowl in CambodiaStudy ecological and conservation aspects of Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) in Cambodia such as: habitat selection and abundance in different habitats; calling behaviour, ranging behaviour, social structure, and mating system; role of hunting pressure, local attitudes and livelihoods in peafowl conservation and an estimate of total population size in Cambodia.
Identification of Wild Water Buffalo Presence in Mondulkiri Protected Forest, Eastern CambodiaUnderstand distribution and movements of wild water buffalo in MPF relative to the distribution of domestic buffalo adjacent to the protected area in order to mitigate threats from genetic swamping and disease transmission through producing photographic evidence of extant wild water buffalo. Additionally, try to raise awareness of the conservation significance of MPF for wild water buffalo in the wider conservation community and investigate genetic variation within wild water buffalo population in MPF and quantify gene introgression from domestic buffalo adjacent to the protected area.
Surveys for Additional Information of Edwards's Pheasant in Dakrong Nature Reserve, Quang TriIntensively survey all suitable habitat of Edwards’ Pheasant (Lophura edwardsi) in Dakrong and North Huong Hoa, Quang Tri Province, with inputs and coordination from World Pheasant Association. A population distribution map and an outline species conservation strategy will be developed in order to ensure the advancement of species conservation from survey and strategy to action.
Cambodia Crocodile Conservation Programme: Building Civil Society Capacity to Tackle the Unsustainable Exploitation of Siamese CrocodilesPromote sustainable management and improved regulation of Cambodia’s crocodile farming industry, by facilitating the establishment of a Cambodian Crocodile Farmers Association, supporting it to develop protocols and rules to address key industry issues, and initiating a process to shift industry practice towards a sustainable leather industry. Establish a monitoring program to evaluate project impact on the wild stocks of the Siamese crocodile.
Conservation of the Siamese Crocodile in CambodiaThe project aims to assess the current crocodile population in the Prek Toal core area of the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve and an evaluation of the trial release of crocodiles in the area, with an analysis of the potential for larger-scale releases as part of a national crocodile conservation program and identification of critical habitats used by crocodiles in the area to be used as part of a WCS program to recommend future changes in the management of Fishing Lot No.2.
Preventing Poisoning of Cambodia’s VulturesThe project aims at preventing local extinction of vultures by raising awareness of local communities in three provinces of Preah Vihear, Stung Treng and Mondulkiri, Cambodia about the threat from pesticides to vultures; maintaining the population size by supplementing food supplies and monitoring adults and nests; and banning the use of some pesticides from entering the vulture food chain.
Conservation of Black-Shanked Douc through Community-Based EcotourismIn one year, the project will work with three communities in the core area of the Seima Protection Forest in eastern Cambodia to develop tourism packages from the Mondulkiri provincial capital on viewing Black-shanked Douc and other wildlife in the wild; help train and improve capacity for local communities and service providers to manage tourists and provide other services and guiding.
Assessing the Conservation Status of Edwards’ PheasantIntensively survey all suitable habitat of Edwards’ Pheasant in Truong Son IBA, Dakrong and Phong Dien, Vietnam, through a method that will allow future monitoring, on a presence/absence basis of a measure of population status. Develop an outline of a species conservation strategy, drawing on the experience of the IUCN Species Survival Commission approach to Strategic Planning for Species Conservation.
Community Actions to Improve Livelihoods Linked to Protection and Conservation of Sarus Cranes and Other Globally Threatened Species in Boeung Prek Lapouv Conservation Area, CambodiaCreate collective local action contributing to the conservation of non-breeding Indochinese population of Sarus Crane and other globally threatened species at Boeung Prek Lapouv Management and Conservation Area, Takeo Province, Cambodia, by raising awareness of the site’s importance and supporting legal framework, strengthening the capacity of the local community for conservation activities, and improving the local livelihoods.
| Amount |
$19,937 |
| Grant Term |
11/10
-
10/11 |
| Grantee |
Chamroien Chiet Khmer |
| Project Documents |
- Final report, English (PDF 1.5 MB) |
Improved Agricultural Productivity and Capacity-Building for Income Generation among Farmer Households Reliant on the Kampong Trach Sarus Cranes Conservation Area in the Province of Kampot, CambodiaIncrease efforts to conserve an important Indochinese non-breeding site for Sarus Crane at Kampong Trach Wetland Important Bird Area in the lower Mekong Delta, Kampot Province, Cambodia, by strengthening the capacity of the local community on improved and sustainable agricultural production, and by conducting the feasibility study for introduction and implementation of a wildlife-friendly produce scheme in this site.
| Amount |
$19,887 |
| Grant Term |
11/10
-
12/11 |
| Grantee |
Cambodian Institute for Research and Rural Development (CIRD) |
| Project Documents |
- Final report, English (PDF - 1.5 MB) |
Community Livelihood Development for Supporting Sarus Crane Conservation in Kampong Trach, CambodiaContribute to sustainable natural resource management at Kampong Trach wetland in the lower Mekong floodplain of Cambodia, build support for the conservation of Sarus Crane and its habitat among local communities and other key stakeholders, and reduce pressures on the site by significantly improving the livelihoods of local people through self-help groups and development of community-based eco-tourism.
Establishing Sustainable Management at Key Wetlands for Sarus Crane in the Cambodian Lower MekongFully establish and conserve Boeung Prek Lapouv and Kampong Trach: two key protected areas for Sarus Crane, representative of the lower Mekong floodplain wetlands. Contribute to their long-term sustainable management by developing and revising site management plans, training and supporting local conservation groups, piloting long-term financing mechanisms, and generating increased support among local people for site conservation.
Network Based Mekong Giant Catfish Conservation in Cambodia
Conserve the Critically Endangered Mekong Giant Catfish and other giant freshwater fish species in Ankorban and Rorkakoy Commune, Korng Meas District, Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia, by engaging communities in conservation activities, raising awareness and education of relevant laws, developing conservation-related capacity and conducting participatory local assessment of catch and release information.
| Amount |
$4,974 |
| Grant Term |
08/10
-
02/11 |
| Grantee |
Youth for Peace and Development-Biodiversity Conservation Program |
| Project Documents |
- Final report, English (PDF - 59 KB) |
Protection of a Priority Population of Saola: Flagship Species of the Indo-Burma HotspotSecure core populations of Saola and other globally threatened and endemic species of the Annamite mountains by implementing intensive conservation management in targeted areas of eastern Bolikhamxay province, Lao PDR, building a constituency for Saola conservation at the village level, and establishing a foundation of management capacity and financial support to sustain Saola protection activities in the targeted areas.
| Amount |
$245,000 |
| Grant Term |
08/10
-
06/13 |
| Grantee |
Wildlife Conservation Society |
| Related News and Information |
Safeguard documents (PDF - 216 KB) |
Raising the Profile of the SaolaResearch, leverage funds for, and publish a report on the enigmatic Saola: its history, predicament, and the efforts underway to protect it, as well as an executive summary for use in the popular press in Saola range states and a basis for a book that will help build international concern and funding for conservation of this highly threatened flagship species.
| Amount |
$20,000 |
| Grant Term |
07/10
-
12/12 |
| Grantee |
Lore of the Land |
| Project Documents |
- Final report, English (PDF - 34 KB) |
Reducing Exploitation of Trade-Threatened Mammals in their Cambodian StrongholdsImprove the enabling environment for otter conservation by building local support, developing a region-wide taskforce and filling key gaps in knowledge of otter ecology and distribution. Mitigate key threats to pangolins in the Central Cardamom Mountains and improve survival of confiscated animals. Conserve bear populations in the Central Cardamoms by more effectively linking monitoring data to protection activities.
Safeguarding the Saola within the Species' Priority Landscape in VietnamSecure core populations of saola, the flagship species of the Indo-Burma Hotspot, by addressing pressing immediate threats and putting in place a solid foundation for the long-term conservation of the species in terms of funding, knowledge and protected area capacity. Understand resource use patterns among local, forest-dependent communities and develop culturally appropriate economic alternatives to hunting within saola core areas.
Strengthening Capacity for Wildlife Product Identification in Indochina
Adapt and translate for Lao PDR, Cambodia and Thailand, a recently published English and Vietnamese language identification guide to commonly traded wildlife products, and build on the existing guide to develop a web-based service for providing rapid species identification services to law enforcement agencies in Vietnam, thus improving the identification and regulation of the trade in wildlife.
Searching for the Last Kouprey
Analyse all survey reports, camera trap photos of cattle and data from the range of the Kouprey, especially in Cambodia, to assess whether overlooked traces of the species' persistence exist and to identify places where survey effort has been insufficient for certainty that Kouprey no longer occur, in order to guide follow-up surveys.
Building a Partnership for Establishing Sustainable Management of Key Wetlands for Sarus Crane in the Cambodian Lower Mekong
Develop partnership and joint-planning among the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Mlup Baitong, and Chamroien Chiet Khmer, resulting in submission to CEPF complementary project plans to establish long-term sustainable management of Boeung Prek Lapouv and Kampong Trach, two key sites representative of the lower Mekong floodplain wetlands with priority non-breeding populations of sarus cranes.
Launching the Flagship: Collaborative Saola ConservationLeverage financial and political support from companies, development agencies, government and civil society to turn the plans resulting from the first ever technical meeting of the IUCN Species Survival Commission's Saola Working Group into a strong regional partnership for effective saola conservation.
Raising Awareness and Building Capacity to Manage Human Elephant Conflict in Mondulkiri province, Cambodia
Improve the attitudes of people in north-east Cambodia toward elephants by raising awareness of elephant conservation and human elephant conflict among local communities, ethnic groups, agrobusiness and local government, and to enable local people to manage human elephant conflict by providing a range of conflict mitigation strategies including deterrents ranging from chili ropes to watchtowers to fireworks.
Securing and Increasing Asian Elephant Populations in Laos through the Microchipping of Core PopulationsSecure and increase Asian elephant populations through microchipping core populations of domesticated elephants. Develop a national registration scheme and complete registration of all domesticated elephants. Raise awareness and promote law enforcement toward the illegal capture and trade of elephants, and share information on registration, killing, capture and trade of elephants with neighboring range states and concerned organizations.
| Amount |
$35,170 |
| Grant Term |
03/10
-
08/12 |
| Grantee |
ElefantAsia |
| Project Documents |
- Final report, English (PDF - 1.3 MB) |
Food Provision to Cambodia’s Vultures
Increase sustainability in efforts to prevent the extinction, and restore population sizes, of the largest Indochinese populations of three Critically Endangered vulture species, in north and northeastern Cambodia, by increasing revenue from ecotourism to vulture conservation, diversifying the funding base for 'vulture restaurants' and raising awareness about harmful effects of misuse of poison.
Northern Plains of Cambodia Kouprey Survey
Try to find signs of the survival of Kouprey, and to improve knowledge of the population status of other wild cattle, through camera-trapping and surveys in remote tracts of grassland and open forest in Preah Vihear Protected Forest; one of the most likely locations in which any remaining Kouprey may persist.
Strategic Planning to Safeguard the Green PeafowlIdentify important areas for Green Peafowl across its range; assess the importance of populations based on currently available information and expert opinion, evaluate the likelihood of conservation success across the range, and develop a species conservation strategy aimed at preventing a further deterioration in the species' conservation status.
Cat Ba Langur Conservation Project Bolster conservation efforts for Cat Ba Langur, one of the world’s rarest species of primates, by ensuring strict protection of the remaining population, reducing habitat fragmentation and destruction of natural forest in the buffer zones of Cat Ba National Park and Biosphere Reserve, strengthening the capacity of governmental forest protection agencies and reducing population fragmentation through intensive management.
Identifying Priority Populations and Reviewing Current Known Distributions for Threatened Bat and Turtle Species in Northern and Central VietnamFill critical gaps in knowledge on five globally threatened animal species (Indochinese box turtle, four-eyed turtle, impressed tortoise, wattle-necked softshell and Vietnam leaf-nosed bat) for which core populations have yet to be located in Vietnam by undertaking targeted field surveys, formulating specific management recommendations for protected area managers, and conducting targeted awareness raising for local communities.
Safeguarding Vietnam's Douc Langur Population through Conservation and Sustainable EcotourismImplement priority conservation actions for a core population of red-shanked douc langur at Son Tra Nature Reserve, Vietnam, by promoting sustainable tourism, including certification of tour guides, and reinforcing protection measures. Determine the status of douc langur populations at a second protected area, Chu Mom Ray National Park, and assess the feasibility of conservation action for them.
Strengthening Public Participation in Tackling the Wildlife Trade in VietnamMobilize Vietnamese citizens to participate in efforts to tackle the wildlife trade, encourage and support enforcement by government agencies, and work with government leaders to strengthen the application of wildlife protection laws by strengthening a national wildlife trade hotline, developing a national volunteer network, building the capacity of staff and trainers, and securing long-term financing from corporate and membership donations.
Sustainable Community-Based Conservation of the Priority Population of Grey-Shanked DoucTake priority actions for a core population of grey-shanked douc in Quang Province as a foundation for longer-term conservation interventions. Clarify the distribution of the population, build capacity of local partners in survey and monitoring, assess the feasibility of ecotourism as a sustainable financing mechanism, evaluate the effectiveness of village patrol teams and raise awareness among local communities.
Feeding and Breeding Ecology and the Conservation of the Vultures in Cambodia
As a basis for long-term conservation action planning, start filling key information gaps in the feeding and breeding ecology, and the threats to, the three Critically Endangered vulture species of northern Cambodia, while building local capacity for research and monitoring.
Focused Protection for White-Shouldered Ibis and Giant Ibis in Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary, Cambodia
Contribute to conservation of the two Critically Endangered ibis species of Cambodia by focused protection in Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary; establish local community site support groups to manage and protect prioritized feeding sites and raise awareness of ibis conservation; and prepare an action plan for ibis conservation for incorporation into the wildlife sanctuary management plan and zonation.
Identifying Wet Season Sites and Non-Breeding Habitats Used by the Critically Endangered Bengal Florican in CambodiaRecommend appropriate wet season habitat management and site-based conservation management of the Critically Endangered Bengal florican in the Tonle Sap floodplain, Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia by field research – including satellite tracking – to locate key wet season sites, identify non-breeding habitat preferences, and assess threats to non-breeding sites.
Urgent Research to Safeguard the Javan Rhino in VietnamIntensively survey all suitable habitat of Javan Rhinoceros in the Cat Loc sector of Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam, through a combination of video camera traps and systematic dung surveys with detector dogs. DNA and hormone analysis of dung will help to provide a population estimate, and information on whether males are able to reproduce and whether females are pregnant or receptive to breeding.
Improving Wildlife Law Enforcement in Cambodia to Protect CEPF Priority Species from Overexploitation and Illegal Wildlife TradeAddress the cross-border trade of wildlife from Cambodia into Vietnam by facilitating inter-agency collaboration and information exchange and supporting the establishment of a Coordination Unit for the ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network focal point to allow Cambodia to participate more effectively in regional and global initiatives to combat illegal wildlife trade.
Measuring the Effectiveness of Conservation Interventions for White-Shouldered Ibis in Cambodia
Improve knowledge of the ecology of the Critically Endangered white-shouldered ibis in northern Cambodia and make recommendations for conservation management, particularly focusing on factors influencing the species' patchy distribution, nest failures and effectiveness of nest protection, and positive and negative influences of local livelihoods on ibis habitat requirements.
Research and Conservation Action for Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles in IndoburmaImprove the conservation outlook for highly threatened turtles in Cambodia by expanding a community nest protection program for Asian giant softshell turtle; increasing protection of yellow-headed temple turtle breeding sites through community ranger programs; identifying priority sites for Indochinese box turtle in northeastern Cambodia; initiating community incentive programs for impressed tortoise conservation; and enhancing legal protection under Cambodian law.
Wildlife – Human Friendly Landscape in Northeast Cambodia
Conduct environmental awareness raising and pilot conservation agreements in Voeun Sai and Siem Pang districts in Ratanakiri and Stung Treng provinces of northeast Cambodia, with the aim of securing commitment by local communities to wildlife and forest conservation in return for agreed livelihood activities and development benefits.
Conserving a Suite of Cambodia’s Highly Threatened Bird SpeciesSecure core populations of a suite of globally threatened bird species at four sites in Cambodia through a series of innovative conservation interventions focusing on providing direct incentives to local communities, namely payments for birds’ nest protection, improved value-chains for "wildlife-friendly" produce and ecotourism development. Strengthen the capacity of local organizations to engage in long-term conservation efforts for these species.
Increasing In-Country Capacity and Regional Cooperation to Promote Bat Conservation in Cambodia with Particular Reference to Otomops WroughtoniAssess the status and distribution of the lesser-known Wroughton's free-tailed bat by field research in Chhep District, Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia. In conjunction with this goal, enhance the capacity of local communities, students and conservationists in bat research and conservation and raise awareness of the important role bats play in the ecosystem through organizing workshops and targeted outreach in the media.
Research and Conservation Action for Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles in Indo-Burma
Materially improve the conservation outlook for several of Indo-Burma’s most threatened tortoise and freshwater turtle species by undertaking high-priority conservation actions, including protecting the remaining habitat of Vietnamese pond turtle; identifying priority sites for the conservation of Indochinese box turtle; increasing the protection of mangrove terrapin breeding sites through community ranger programs; and enhancing protection under national laws.
Assessing the Taxonomic Validity of Lowe’s Otter CivetAssess the validity of Lowe’s otter civet (Cynogale lowei) through comparative review of pertinent specimens with related museum specimens in Vietnam, England and Singapore, including microscopic hair analysis and DNA analysis, in order to provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to the IUCN Species Survival Commission Specialist Group and Vietnamese government authorities, and to guide decision-making for donors currently listing this as a priority species for funding.
Freshwater Biodiversity Assessments in the Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot: Fishes, Molluscs, Odonates and PlantsProvide essential information for guiding decisions on the conservation and sustainable management of freshwater biodiversity in the Indochina region by assimilating data on the distribution, conservation status and livelihood values of fishes, molluscs, odonates and aquatic plants, using these to define priority areas for conservation and best practices for management, and linking the results to conservation and sustainable development planning.
Awareness and Research Conservation Program for Swinhoe’s Soft-Shell Turtle in VietnamConduct surveys and strengthen site-based conservation for the Critically Endangered Swinhoe’s soft-shell turtle (Rafetus swinhoei), including awareness activities that focus on the special cultural importance of this species and its need for conservation. Only four individuals are known in existence globally, with both known wild animals near Hanoi.
Development of Educational Materials and Information Focused on the Tonkin Snub-Nosed Monkey in Northern Vietnam Develop focused environmental education materials, training and environmental education activities on the Tonkin snub-nosed monkey in local languages, and provide them to students, teachers and local communities to increase understanding of, build pride in, and reduce threats to this monkey around Khau Ca Proposed Protected Area, Ha Giang Province, Vietnam.
Moving from Planning to Action to Save the Saola: The First Meeting of the Saola Working GroupSupport the first technical meeting of the Saola Working Group in Vientiane, gathering national and international technical expertise from Lao PDR, Vietnam and further afield, to identify and prioritize actions and partnerships, and develop a fundraising strategy to ensure the advancement of saola conservation from discussion and planning to action.
Assessment of the Status and Distribution of Globally Threatened Plant Species in Indo-BurmaAssess and make available to policymakers up-to-date, scientifically based data on globally threatened plant species in Indochina, train local botanists and conservation biologists in the correct application of the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria, and establish an IUCN/SSC Plant Red List Authority for Indochina with members from all of the key botanical institutions in the region.
Community Protection of Eastern Sarus Crane and its Habitat in Boeung Prek Lapouv Management and Conservation Area, Cambodia
Conserve a third of the non-breeding Indochinese population of sarus crane at Boeung Prek Lapouv Management and Conservation Area, Takeo Province, Cambodia, by strengthening law enforcement, raising awareness of conservation area boundaries, conducting environmental education, enhancing the capacity of the local community for outreach, and seeking long-term funding sources (through ecotourism and other sources).
| Amount |
$19,727 |
| Grant Term |
07/09
-
06/10 |
| Grantee |
Chamroien Chiet Khmer |
| Project Documents |
- Final report, English (PDF - 787 KB) |
Conserving Non-Breeding Populations of Eastern Sarus Crane at Kampong Trach Wetland, Cambodia
Conserve important Indochinese non-breeding site for sarus crane at Kampong Trach Wetland Important Bird Area in the lower Mekong Delta, Kampot Province, Cambodia, by encouraging involvement of communities in conservation activities, raising environmental awareness, providing livelihood alternatives and promoting designation of the site as a Sarus Crane Conservation Area.
| Amount |
$19,990 |
| Grant Term |
07/09
-
06/10 |
| Grantee |
Mlup Baitong |
| Project Documents |
- Final report, English (PDF - 600 KB) |
Cambodia Vulture Conservation Project
Protect and monitor the largest Indochinese populations of three Critically Endangered vulture species in north and northeastern Cambodia by providing uncontaminated food, protecting nests and working to ban veterinary use of diclofenac (a drug toxic to vultures, which has caused enormous declines elsewhere in their range).
Northern Plains of Cambodia Bird Nest Protection Project
Increase important populations of nine globally threatened bird species, particularly waterbirds including ibises and cranes, in the northern plains of Cambodia by increasing awareness and extending a successful model of providing financial incentives for local people to locate, monitor and protect bird nest sites.
Conservation Ecology of Bengal Florican in Cambodia
Fill key information gaps for conservation management of the Critically Endangered Bengal florican in Integrated Farming and Biodiversity Areas of the Tonle Sap floodplain, Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia by field research – including satellite tracking – to identify important nesting and non-breeding areas.
Conservation Ecology of White-Shouldered Ibis and Local LivelihoodsAssess the population, status and habitat preferences of the Critically Endangered white-shouldered ibis in northern Cambodia, identify threats from and synergies with local community livelihoods, and make recommendations for successful conservation management.
Improving Linkages for Collaborative Research and Conservation of Plants in Indochina
Support 20 junior botanists and students from Vietnam to attend the first international symposium of the "Flora of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam" in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, thus helping to build a strong network of academics, researchers, conservation professionals and institutions working together to generate scientific knowledge and primary baseline data for sound decision-making on the conservation of threatened plant diversity in Indochina.
Small Grants Mechanism for Indo-BurmaProvide financial support to civil society groups for projects that improve the conservation status of globally threatened species, develop innovative, locally led approaches to conservation at selected key biodiversity areas, and engage key actors in reconciling biodiversity conservation and development objectives, with a particular emphasis on the Northern Limestone Highlands and Mekong River and its major tributaries.