BWCDO
Baltistan Wildlife Conservation and Development Organization (BWCDO), formerly Project Snow Leopard, is a non-profit organization working to conserve snow leopards and resolve human-snow leopard conflict in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.
Our Mission
BWCDO strives to promote coexistence between nature and society by advocating for sustainable models and solutions that resolve human-wildlife conflicts in Baltistan. Through intense scientific research on the status of snow leopards in the region, we strive to foster harmony between communities and these magnificent creatures, ensuring their conservation and the preservation of biodiversity for future generations.
Initiatives
Eco-Tourism
Interested in joining an upcoming snow leopard trek or customizing your own expedition? Contact us…
Population Monitoring
Camera traps are digital cameras that are connected to infrared sensors, allowing them to record…
Livestock Insurance Schemes
BWCDO’s central mechanism to resolve the conflict between farmers and snow leopards is a livestock…
Predator-proof Corrals
Corral invasion by snow leopards is a major cause of mortality for domestic livestock such…
Livestock Vaccination
In a complementary effort to reduce livestock mortality, BWCDO carries out rounds of livestock vaccinations…
Conservation Education
BWCDO partners with Iqra Fund, a U.S.-based nonprofit, to provide access to quality education for women…