SLN Training Initiative
The Snow Leopard Network launched its first online research and conservation training course in 2020. The aim of these courses, that consist of one or series of module(s), is in the hope that participants can build their skills and knowledge on a range of critical snow leopard related conservation tools. Do join us!
Our first set of topics centered on the idea of a holistic approach for snow leopard practitioners- from survey methods to community conservation approaches. The idea is for these to be as practical as possible, explicitly designed, for teams on the ground. The first set of Modules will cover topics that include: Camera Trapping surveys (Module 1); Prey Surveys (Module 2); Community Conservation approaches (Module 3); Socio-economic Assessments (Module 4), Genetics (Module 5), Distribution surveys (Module 6), Active listening (Module 7), Tourism (Module 8) and SMART conservation approaches (Module 9).
Each of these initial Modules were delivered over a one month period and members were able to apply to specific Modules depending on their interest. Teaching methods were a mix of online and distance learning; all are open access. Our trainers are drawn from the Snow Leopard Network, drawing on their extensive knowledge and experience. We are very appreciative of their finding time to join us in this effort and we look forward to members taking advantage of this exceptional opportunity.
Please do look out for our future Modules as they become available online. If you missed the LIVE trainings we hope practitioners can still complete the course independently. Our goal is to make these tools as widely available and used as possible.
Module 15: Grant & Report Writing
Module 13: Conservation Education
Module 12: Fundamentals of Statistics
Module 11: PARTNERS Monitoring and Evaluation
Module 10: Conservation Communication
Module 9: SMART for snow leopard management and monitoring
Module 8: Environmentally and Socially responsible Tourism in Snow Leopard Landscapes
Module 7: Active Listening in Community Conservation
Module 6: Distribution surveys
Module 5: Genetics
Module 4: Social Research
Module 2: Ungulate Surveys
Module 1: Camera Trap Surveys