Project Context and Aim

The Kazakh steppe extends over 5 million ha and is comprised of a mosaic of semi-desert, steppe grasslands, and dotted with regionally important salt lakes as well as clay pans and significant freshwater wetlands. It encompasses the entire migration route of the world’s largest population of the critically endangered Saiga antelope and is the historic home of nomadic Kazakh herders.  The area is at high risk of drought and desertification. Through its relationships with local stakeholders, the project will identify key areas for conservation action and develop climate resilient restoration plans for this magnificent landscape.  

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