2,617Grants to

1,649(Sub)Species

Asia

The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund has awarded 876 grants constituting a total donation of $7,590,823 for species conservation projects based in Asia.

Conservation Case Studies in Asia

Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12054765) - Indus River dolphins - Awarded $4,800 on December 18, 2012
18-12-2012 - Indus River dolphins

We are the first to support the Indus Blind Dolphin at grass root level by involving local people in conservation activities. We aware and motivate local community for voluntary participation in conservation activities. We also encourage young students and civil society to play their role in the protection and conservation of Indus River Dolphin.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12254402) - King Cobra - Awarded $6,000 on September 23, 2012
23-09-2012 - King Cobra

The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the world's longest venomous snake, and the only one to build a nest for laying eggs. Although widely distributed in South and South-east Asia, there is limited knowledge on the snake's ecology. In this project, we attempt to map the local distribution and study the nesting biology of the species in the Kumaon hills of the Western Himalayas, India.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12054417) - Dhole - Awarded $5,000 on September 23, 2012
23-09-2012 - Dhole

Evaluate the effectiveness of scent-baited traps to obtain hair samples from Dholes and other threatened carnivores in the Kenyir Wildlife Corridor.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12253894) - Sulawesi crested black macaque - Awarded $12,000 on September 20, 2012
20-09-2012 - Sulawesi crested black macaque

To address the threats to Macaca nigra, namely habitat loss and hunting, a collaborative team has been established to assess the current protected area status, enhance ecotourism principles and provide education and awareness activities in the region. With a wealth of other species dependent on the same habitat, protecting Tangkoko Nature Reserve will ensure the survival of the impressive biodiversity of this unique area.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12054329) - Assam Roofed Turtle - Awarded $5,000 on September 20, 2012
20-09-2012 - Assam Roofed Turtle

This project concentrates on gathering information on the temple pond of Assam harboring turtles. The project also aims to support the turtles in these ponds.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12254484) - Euphrates softshell turtle - Awarded $7,000 on September 20, 2012
20-09-2012 - Euphrates softshell turtle

The Euphrates softshell turtle (Rafetus euphraticus) is a medium-sized trionychid turtle with a geographic range confined to the Euphrates and Tigris basins of Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. The project aims to continue conservation program through assess genetic diversity, raising awareness and community based conservation by publishing booklet and producing film.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12054225) - Kerinci's frog - Awarded $2,000 on September 20, 2012
20-09-2012 - Kerinci's frog

Kerinci's Frog listed as Data Deficient because the data about this frog is not enough and need any research about ecology of this species. This species only found at central sumatera at above 1200 asl. ...

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12054035) - Ganges River Dolphin - Awarded $5,000 on September 20, 2012
20-09-2012 - Ganges River Dolphin

The Karnali river of Nepal hosts the upstream isolated sub- population of Ganges river dolphin. The main objectives of this project are to determine the current population status, distribution, and habitat ecology and conservation threats of dolphin. We intend to use this information to assist the government in conservation planning, strengthen the capacity of stakeholders, and to enhance the local community participation in conservation.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12254028) - Siamese crocodile - Awarded $10,000 on May 24, 2012
24-05-2012 - Siamese crocodile

FFI and its partners are working to strengthen national and local capacity to manage and conserve the Siamese Crocodile and its habitat in Cambodia, by implementing the release of captive-bred stock as part of the National Siamese Crocodile Re-introduction and Reinforcement Plan; rescuing Siamese Crocodiles under immediate threat from large hydro-dams; and establishing official Siamese Crocodile sanctuaries and other community-based management ...

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