CLOUDED LEOPARD WORKING GROUP

"Conservation is a Social Science."
~ Dr. Jim Sanderson

CLOUDED LEOPARD WORKING GROUP

Clouded Leopard Working Group (CLWG) is the organized network of conservation partners who work with the local communities to mitigate the threats of clouded leopard, Asiatic golden cat, Marbled cat and their habitats from Nepal to Vietnam in the mainland Asia. CLWG has been supported and promoted by Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation (SWCCF). The mission of the Clouded Leopard Working Group is to ensure the continued existed of clouded leopards, Asiatic golden cats, Marbled cats and their habitats in mainland Asia. The mission is achieved by working with and supporting local partners and rural communities to mitigate threats to clouded leopards and their habitats. With all projects we begin by asking two questions: What are the threats to clouded leopards, other wild cats & wildlife, and their habitats? What are we doing to reduce those threats? CLWG works with adults to change the present and with children to change the future.

Who we are

A well-organized network of conservation partners committed to safeguarding the clouded leopard, Asiatic golden cat, marbled cat and their respective habitats.

What we do

Our mission is achieved through collaborative efforts with local partners and rural communities, aimed at mitigating the diverse threats facing clouded leopards and their habitats.

Where we work

The habitat range of the clouded leopard, marbled cat and Asiatic golden cat that spans the countries across Asia.

The protection of wildlife and their natural habitats is the most important act of conservation, securing a future for all living beings.

Ganga Ram Regmi

Coordinator / CLWG

Clouded Leopard Working Group:2024 Achievements

This book presents the remarkable achievements of the Clouded Leopard Working Group (CLWG). This effort serves as a sign of hope, through the transformation of conflict into coexistence between clouded leopard other small wild cats and farmers. Through innovative methods like construction of predator-proof corrals and chicken coops, this working group has established a conservation model that balances the needs of wildlife and communities. One of the most inspiring aspects of this initiative is its dedication to turning poachers into clouded leopard conservationists, offering alternative livelihood options that safeguard these magnificent creatures and empower local people. The involvement of school children and the wider community illustrates the inclusive nature of this conservation effort, introducing a sense of stewardship that will resonate for generations.