Robin Koul
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Our national animal is fighting for its life. From around 40,000 at the turn of the last century, there are just 1411 tigers left in India. If we don’t act now, we could lose this part of our heritage forever. Speak up, blog, share the concern, stay informed… Every little bit helps. Aircel has partnered with WWF-India to help save our tigers. Explore the site to know how you can help.
Save Our Tigers
Just 1411 left.
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The tiger, one of the most magnificent animals in the world, is also one of the most endangered. A cat of beauty, strength, and majesty, the tiger is master of all and subject to none -- except humans. Of the eight original subspecies of tigers, three have become extinct within the last 60 years; and there are less than 50 South China tigers left on this planet -- few, and possibly none, survive in the wild.
There are five different kinds or subspecies of tiger alive in the world today. These tigers are called Siberian, South China, Indochinese, Bengal,
Save Our Tiger
The Wildlife Conservation Programme aims to gain, support and develop the skills and networks of budding generations of young conservation professionals. This can be achieved by the virtue of a comprehensive system of advice, training and financial awards. The initiative is the result of a unique confluence of ambitious streams between four leading conservation organisations, BirdLife International , Fauna & Flora International (FFI) , the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Conservation International (CI) , and BP. The Programme is now in its 18th year, and first year with WCS and CI as partners, and has supported a total of 210 projects in 64 countries.
Financial Awards:
It is de rigueur that all projects applying to the programme fulfil the following criteria:
- It is de rigueur that all projects applying to the programme fulfil the following criteria: Address a wildlife conservation priority of global importance (preferably linking with established work-plans e.g. national biodiversity action plan).
- Incorporate local involvement and collaboration.
- Have a majority of team members in full- or part-time University education (under- or post-graduate, and of any age).
- Demonstrate feasibility and delivery.
Teams must be student-led and international, however, the Programme is able to provide assistance in creating international links for projects. Full details of criteria and submission procedure can be found in the 'guidelines for applicants' document on the 'guidelines' page.
Other support:
To elevate the level of support given to conservation project planners the Programme has developed a series of training workshops on fieldwork techniques and project planning. A representative from each award winning team is given the oppurtunity to participate in these workshops, which are held annually, alternating between the UK and US. Training programmes are also being developed around the world with pilot programmes which have been held in Indonesia in 2000, and in Malaysia in 2001.
These workshops are organised in collaboration with several world-class institutions including the Royal Geographical Society, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, the Natural History Museum and the Smithsonian Institution.
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