Secure Himalaya (Securing Livelihoods, Conservation, Sustainable Use And Restoration Of High Range Himalayan Ecosystem Himalaya) Project

Quick facts

• Purpose: Securing livelihoods, conservation, sustainable use and restoration of high range Himalayan ecosystems 
• International support: Global Environment Facility (GEF) and UNDP
• Tenure: 2017-2024
• Partnering agency: TRAFFIC

Objectives

• To ensure conservation of locally and globally significant biodiversity, land and forest resources in high Himalayan ecosystem. 

Salient features

Global project:  SECURE Himalaya project is a part of "Global Partnership on Wildlife Conservation and Crime Prevention for Sustainable Development" (Global Wildlife Program) funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).  It contributes to the Global Snow Leopard Ecosystem Protection Program (GSLEP), a joint initiative of 12 range country governments, international agencies, civil society, and the private sector. Sustainable conservation: The project promotes sustainable management of alpine pastures and forests in the high range Himalayan ecosystems.  It facilitates securing conservation of globally significant wildlife, including endangered snow leopard and their habitats. Area covered Selected high altitude landscapes in the Trans- and Greater Himalayan regions which includes: Changthang (Jammu and Kashmir) Lahaul–Pangi and Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) Gangotri–Govind and Darma–Byans Valley in Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) Kanchenjunga–Upper Teesta Valley (Sikkim)   Three pronged strategy: The scheme follows following strategies:  Providing alternate and new livelihood options Enhancing existing livelihoods Supporting skill-based employment opportunities