Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Enhancing Knowledge about the Conservation Status of Globally Threatened Species in the Western Ghats, with a Particular Emphasis on Reptiles

Grantee Name: Wildlife Information Liaison Development Society

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Location: India
Amount: $111,925
Dates: Sep 2009 – Dec 2014
Keywords: Communication, Red List assessment

Assess the global conservation status of all 265 reptile species found in the Western
Ghats, compile detailed information on each species and make the results freely
available through the IUCN Red List site and other online portals. Solicit and publish
articles on Western Ghats biodiversity in an open-access, peer-reviewed journal, provide
tutoring to authors and disseminate widely among key stakeholders.

Strategic Direction : 2 Improve the conservation of globally threatened species through systematic conservation planning and action

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Enhancing Knowledge about the Conservation Status of Globally Threatened Species in the Western Ghats, with a Particular Emphasis on Reptiles

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