Wildlife Conservation Trust

The Balipara Foundation, in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT), the assam forest department, and the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve, organised the ‘Regional Assam Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics Forum’ recently. Titled ‘Safeguarding the Natural Assets: Insights from Forest Rangers and Guards in Protected Areas’, the forum took place on 27th and 28th June, 2024, at the State Institute of Panchayat and Rural Development, Biswanath Chariali, Assam. During this two-day event, approximately 40 participants, including forest rangers, forest guards, and community members shared their frontline experiences, highlighted field challenges, and discussed practical solutions. WCT also conducted training sessions on emergency response, first-aid, CPR and trauma management techniques at the Forum. The training covered crucial skills such as basic life support, wound care, snakebite management, and handling injuries caused by wildlife. With a focus on hands-on exercises and simulations, it equipped the forest staff and community members with practical skills and knowledge to ensure the well-being of both humans and wildlife in Kaziranga and its surrounding villages. Such collaborative efforts not only contribute to the conservation and protection of biodiversity, but also empower those at the forefront of conservation. WCT’S One Health programme is by DSP Asset Managers and DSP Finance (Formerly DSP Investment Managers). #OneHealth #Health #BaliparaFoundation #WildlifeConservationTrust #wctindia #India #ConservationWork #FrontlineForestStaff #ForestGuards #Rangers #forestworkers

Inviting wildlife researchers and conservationists to apply for the WCT-Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Endangered Species Grants for 2024-25. The WCT-BEES Grants Programme offers two types of grants– I) Wildlife Research Small Grant II) Grassroots Conservation Small Grant Both these grants have been curated to provide funding support to Indian wildlife researchers, grassroots conservationists and conservation organisations. The WCT-BEES Grants will support work on endangered species and/or landscapes of exceptional biodiversity value.   Log on to https://lnkd.in/f9ue29J to learn more about WCT-BEES Grants.   Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] in case of any queries.   Last date to apply is August 10, 2024.   Link: https://lnkd.in/dw8pZRmt #SmallGrants #WCTBEESGrants #WildlifeConservationTrust #wctindia

We came, we met, and we had a rather stimulating Annual Review Meet (ARM) this week (July 9-11) at Deolali, Maharashtra! WCT’s project team leads and members along with WCT President, Dr.Anish Andheria, gathered at the serene venue where we spent the three days in spirited and productive knowledge sharing discussions, presentations, and team-building activities. WCT also held its first-ever Long Service Awards Ceremony at the ARM acknowledging the hard work and dedication of the employees! We also screened ‘Catapult to Cameras’, an inspiring film by Roundglass Sustain, for the entire team. A special shout out to the Roundglass Sustain team. #WildlifeConservationTrust #wctindia #Conservation #NonProfit #NGO #NGOIndia #CSR #ConservationInIndia #Wildlife

We’re hiring! WCT is looking for a highly motivated communications expert in a full-time role of Conservation Communicator to join its Communications teams. This role will largely entail developing quality written content for different mediums including publications, social media, and website. The Conservation Communicator will engage closely with WCT’s project teams and make regular field visits to project sites. Someone with an acumen for science communication, passion for nature conservation, and drive for taking charge and initiative would be a great fit for this role. Visit the careers page on our website to learn more about the role before applying. Interested individuals should e-mail their applications to [email protected] on or before July 25, 2024. Link: https://lnkd.in/dK_Cwhq8 #wildlifeconservationtrust #wctindia #conservationjobs #conservationwork #job #jobopportunity #sciencecommunication #conservationoptimism

We are inviting applications for our WCT-Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Endangered Species Grants Programme (WCT-BEES Grants) for 2024-25! WCT has reinstituted its small grants programme to provide opportunities to wildlife conservationists and researchers in India to pursue their passion of conserving endangered species and threatened habitats. Log on to https://lnkd.in/f9ue29J to learn more about WCT-BEES Grants. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] in case of any queries. Last date to apply is August 10, 2024. Link In Bio: https://lnkd.in/dw8pZRmt #SmallGrants #WCTBEESGrants #WildlifeConservationTrust #wctindia

WCT President Dr. Anish Andheria shares his thoughts on why we decided to launch our Hindi website, and what we aim to achieve from it. All of us at WCT are excited about this launch, and we hope you are too! Do visit us at https://lnkd.in/d9ctyRfE ____________ डब्ल्यूसीटी के अध्यक्ष, डॉ. अनीश अंधेरिया ने,अपने विचार साझा किए हैं, कि हमने अपनी हिंदी वेबसाइट लॉन्च करने का निर्णय, क्यों लिया, और हम इससे, कौनसा लक्ष्य हासिल करना चाहते हैं! डब्ल्यूसीटी में हम सभी इस लॉन्च को लेकर उत्साहित हैं, और हमें उम्मीद है की आप भी हैं! #Hindi #ConservationInHindi #HindiContent #wctindia #wildlifeconservationtrust #conservationcommunication

India is already ahead of the curve on this trend. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 enshrines protection for wildlife against illegal hunting, ownership, trade, and transport. Any person violating this protection afforded to wild animals listed in two schedules is liable for punishment with imprisonment of 3-7 years and a fine of minimum Rs. 25,000. If the offence occurs within the core area of a tiger reserve - a sacrosanct space for tiger protection, the fines range from Rs. 50,000 to two lakhs. Unfortunately, the evidence that forest officers present to support these cases do not withstand judicial scrutiny. This is exactly why we at Wildlife Conservation Trust run comprehensive training programmes for forest officers that are aimed at reducing dependency on (highly unreliable and scarce) eyewitness testimony and train them to increasingly prosecution these offences with scientific evidence. We also support such learning with evidence collection kits, illustrated crime scene investigation manuals, and a judgements app - all of which are designed to help frontline forest staff improve their abilities to investigate wildlife offences.

Our paper, published in International Whaling Commission's Journal of Cetacean Research and Management, describes a visual detection system we developed to detect illegal use of Ganges river dolphin oil as fishing bait. The system integrates fishers' observational knowledge with independent colour assessments and visual tests to determine differences in appearance of Clupisoma fish catches obtained with the use of this oil-bait, versus those captured in nets. This novel method can indicate the occurrence of this illegal practice based on just fish catch observations. The full paper is available here: https://lnkd.in/g_j58ZSd

Wondering what the WCT-BEES Grants Programme is? What types of grants are on offer? How to apply? We answer some of these questions here. If you have more questions, simply visit our website to learn more and apply. We are now inviting applications to our WCT-Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Endangered Species Grants Programme (WCT-BEES Grants) for 2024-25. Application deadline: August 10, 2024. Log on to https://lnkd.in/f9ue29J to learn more. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] in case of any queries. Link: https://lnkd.in/dw8pZRmt #SmallGrants #WCTBEESGrants #WildlifeConservationTrust #wctindia

WCT is back with its small grants programme. Since 2017, WCT has backed 20 important conservation and research projects impacting 14 threatened species as well as endangered habitats. We are now inviting applications to our WCT-Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Endangered Species Grants Programme (WCT-BEES Grants) for 2024-25. Apply for the: • Wildlife Research Small Grant • Grassroots Conservation Small Grant Application deadline: August 10, 2024. Log on to https://lnkd.in/f9ue29J to learn more. https://lnkd.in/dw8pZRmt Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] in case of any queries. #SmallGrants #WCT-BEESGrants