Snow Leopard Survival Strategy - Panthera

5. Taking the SLSS forward
A key outcome of the SLSS Workshop was the creation
of the Snow Leopard Network (SLN). The SLN is
a partnership of organizations and individuals from government
and private sector who work together for the
effective conservation of the snow leopard, its prey, and
their natural habitat to the benefit of people and biodiversity.
The initial members of the SLN are the specialist
who worked together on the SLSS. Carrying the SLSS
forward was the impetus for developing the Network. To
that end, the SLN has articulated the following mission
statement, goal, and objectives.
Mission Statement:
To promote sound scientifically-based conservation
of the endangered snow leopard through networking and
collaboration between individuals, organizations, and
governments.
Objectives:
• Establish the SLN as lead coordinator for promoting
snow leopard research and conservation
• Facilitate the implementation of the SLSS, and relevant
aspects of CMS, CITES, CBD etc
• Promote development and implementation of country
action plans for snow leopards
• Promote scientific management and conservation of
snow leopard, natural prey and their mountain ecosystem
• Build and strengthen capacity in range states for snow
leopard conservation
• Formulate position statements on snow leopard related
issues drawing on the combined knowledge and
expertise of the SLN members
Goal:
Establish and strengthen professional linkages for
addressing the crucial issues affecting the survival of
snow leopards and their prey species, and the livelihood
opportunities of local people.
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