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SHAN Conservation Society – Ladakh Wildlife Protection
June 23 , 2026
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- SHAN (Snow Leopard and High-Altitude Nature) Conservation Society was approved in Ladakh by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh as a dedicated body to protect snow leopards and cold desert ecosystems.
- The society will focus on conserving alpine fauna, flora, wetlands, and fragile high-altitude ecosystems in the Ladakh region of India.
- It will work on scientific monitoring, research, habitat protection, and human–wildlife conflict mitigation.
- The body will also promote eco-development and sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities in Ladakh.
- Snow leopard is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, and Ladakh hosts the largest population in India.
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