Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative

Another year of saving nature comes to a close for Fauna & Flora and all its partners and friends. And what a year it has been! 🌿 From dramatic recoveries to exciting discoveries, 2024 has shown us that when we come together, remarkable wins for nature are possible. None of this would be possible without the incredible strength of people and partnerships. Integral to every saved species and every protected habitat are individuals who care deeply about our planet and its future. Even in the face of habitat destruction and biodiversity loss, there is plenty of reason for hope. From scientists and conservationists to local communities and supporters, countless people are giving their time, resources, and energy to fight for nature. The challenges are great, but so is what we can achieve. Together, we’ve proved that change is possible. In 2025, we cannot afford to stand by. Our planet needs action, and we’re ready to do the work. Will you join us? #Nature #Biodiversity #Animals #Conservation #Wildlife #SavingNatureTogether

Thank You to the wonderful UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration team for highlighting in their winter solstice message our partnership work to bring back #Przewalski’s horses to the place where humans first domesticated them at least 5,000 years ago. Bringing them back after they were hunted to #extinction nationally perhaps 200 years ago is especially poignant in #Kazakhstan as they have finally come home to their Kazakh #steppe #grassland This specific collaboration includes with Miroslav Bobek and his great team from Prague Zoo working alongside ACBK — Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan, Frankfurt Zoological Society / Zoologische Gesellschaft Frankfurt with the Ministry of Ecology & Natural Resources Natalia Alekseeva Ann-Kathrin Neureuther Albert Salemgareyev Vera Voronova

Could this be the perfect #internship for You? Could You be the perfect intern candidate for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration ? This is a wonderful focused small team with big ambitions and a global reach! Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative knows from experience how great it is to work with Ann-Kathrin Neureuther and the wider team led by Natalia Alekseeva We are #GenerationRestoration… and we are recruiting!

Happy International Cheetah Day! Cheetahs are the fastest animals on the planet, but today, these iconic cats are racing against extinction. On December 4, #InternationalCheetahDay also serves as a reminder that these spotted sprinters are running out of time. Cheetah populations have dropped significantly over the last 50 years. In the early 1900s, there were approximately 100,000 cheetahs in the wild in Africa and Asia. Today, there are less than 7,500 – and these remaining cats face a number of complex and compounding threats, especially habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and the illegal wildlife trade. On International Cheetah Day, we celebrate these incredible cats - and also recognize that the plight of cheetahs in the wild is a call to action for all of us! We can all spread the word about cheetah conservation, and support programs helping to keep these incredible cats in the wild, where they belong. And, this International Cheetah Day, don’t forget to check out the new documentary RETURN OF THE CHEETAH, on Discovery. In the documentary, conservationist and host Hazen Audel travels to Namibia – and witnesses firsthand our efforts to save cheetahs from extinction. Want to learn more? Visit cheetah.org

Almost six months have passed since these Przewalski’s horses were brought to Central Kazakhstan. They have adapted well and are fully prepared for the harsh winter, according to Albert Salemgareev, a leading specialist of the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK). ACBK veterinary specialist Daniyar Kaliyev also provided updates on the kulans (wild ass), which were transported in autumn from Altyn-Emel National Park to the Altyn Dala Reserve, covering 2,139 km in 50 hours. The kulans are finding enough grass in the pastures and also have hay in reserve, and their droppings indicating sufficient water intake. They have replaced their summer coats with thick winter fur and are comfortable even in frosty weather. Both species are thriving in their new environment thanks to careful planning and dedicated care. These efforts are a key part of the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative, aiming at the successful reintroduction and care of these iconic species in their natural habitat.

In this new episode of Rewilding the World, I talk with inspirational Earthshot Prizewinner Florent Kaiser. Florent is leading an effort to restore the high altitude forests of the Andes, stretching all the way from Venezuela down to Patagonia. Accion Andina is a truly earth changing initiative. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. cc: Global Forest Generation

👏 We are delighted to announce the 2024 Earthshot Prize Winners! • Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative - Protect and Restore Nature • Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) - Clean Our Air • High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People - Revive Our Oceans • Keep IT Cool | Deliver while still fresh - Build a Waste-Free World • Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems - Fix Our Climate Last week marked the final day for submitting the 2025 Earthshot Prize applications! Thank you to everyone who submitted their groundbreaking innovations and is dedicated to making a real impact. At Climate First, we’re excited to back incredible founders and support the companies that will shape the industrial revolution 2.0. 

Congratulations to our partners at ACBK — Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan and RSPB on their success with the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative! They are doing incredible work in Kazakhstan's steppe ecosystems and they are so deserving of being a 2024 The Earthshot Prize winner.

We are thrilled to announce that the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative @altyndala has been named the winner of the prestigious Earthshot Prize 2024 in the “Protect and Restore Nature” category, awarded by His Royal Highness Prince William. This incredible recognition highlights our dedication to restoring and preserving Kazakhstan’s unique steppe ecosystems. Beyond Kazakhstan, due to the multiple problems facing temperate grasslands globally, Altyn Dala is collaborating with other major grassland initiatives in the Mongolian steppe, the American prairie, and Patagonian pampas regions. The recognition of the initiative as an Earthshot Prize winner therefore ensures that the learnings and experiences of the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative benefit nature restoration across the globe. Thanks to the Earthshot Prize, we will be able to expand our impact even further, bringing more life and resilience to the Kazakh steppe. There is still a lot to do, but we are celebrating this important milestone! A huge thank you to the staff and teams working hard throughout our partnership and beyond to bring us to this moment ACBK — Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan Fauna & Flora Frankfurt Zoological Society / Zoologische Gesellschaft Frankfurt and RSPB Please visit our partners FZS's website for our press release and more information on the prize. https://lnkd.in/e5dd93_p