On 3rd March 2026, the Indian Army’s (IA’s) Fire and Fury Corps (14 Corps) and the Forest, Ecology and Environment Department of the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Leh, Ladakh, on the occasion of World Wildlife Day (3 March 2026).
- The agreement aims to preserve the fragile high-altitude ecology and conserve iconic wildlife species under the framework of the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection (GSLEP) programme.
About Ladakh Wildlife Conservation MoU:
Species: The initiative prioritizes protection of key species including Snow Leopard, Himalayan Wolf, Bharal (Blue Sheep), Ibex, Himalayan Marmot, and Black-necked Crane across the cold desert ecosystem of Ladakh.
Cell: A joint Snow Leopard Conservation Cell (SLCC) will be established to monitor endangered species, coordinate conservation efforts, and support research-based wildlife protection.
Key Role: The IA will integrate eco-friendly practices such as waste management, afforestation, water conservation, and protection of flora and fauna while safeguarding borders in high-altitude regions.
GSLEP: It is an international partnership of 12 snow leopard range countries established to achieve the goals of the Bishkek Declaration on Snow Leopard Conservation.
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