Core Partners
Bangladesh National Vulture Recovery Committee (BNVRC)
A consortium overseeing the implementation of the Bangladesh vulture action plan, chaired by Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Environment and Forest. The formal composition of BNVRC are detailed here
For further information contact:- Sarowar.ALAM@iucn.org
Role and commitments to SAVE:
BCN is the largest ornithological organisation in Nepal and the national BirdLife Partner.
For further information contact BCN’s CEO and SAVE Board member: -ishana@birdlifenepal.org
Role and commitments to SAVE:
BCN carries out annual road transect surveys, other vulture monitoring, oversees release work and satellite tagging. It carries out vulture safe zone work and has an important role liaising with Government.
A global federation of national bird and wildlife conservation organisations, with a regional Asia office in Singapore.
Contact or further information from Asia Regional Director: - vinayagan.dharmarajah@birdlife.org
Role and commitments to SAVE:
Since the formation of SAVE, BirdLife International has played, but increasingly plays a key role in the SAVE Partnership in many ways. These are listed here
BNHS is the national BirdLife Partner for India and has been working for nature conservation for over 135 years. Based in Mumbai, although the central focus for the vulture programme is in Pinjore, Haryana.
For further information contact Director Bivash Pandav - director@bnhs.org
Role and commitments to SAVE:
BNHS carries out extensive vulture research, monitoring and conservation breeding programmes as well as advocacy, safety-testing and multiple vulture safe zone and vulture release programmes. These activities are carried out in collaboration with state and federal government.
Cambodia Vulture Working Group
A consortium overseeing the implementation of the Cambodia vulture action plan, and SAVE Blueprint priorities, currently chaired (on rotational basis) by Alistair Mould. The full composition of the CVWG is detailed here.
For further information contact: - naiky@birdlifecambodia.org
Role and commitments to SAVE:
CVWG partners carry out a range of priority activities addressing the Blueprint priorities for Cambodia as well as the implementation of the National Vulture Action Plan. These include population monitoring, awareness work, pharmacy surveys and vulture safe feeding sites
A UK conservation charity and zoological attraction dedicated to the conservation of birds of prey, working in partnerships to deliver research and conservation projects, particularly related to vultures.
For further information contact: - Campbell@hawkconservancy.org
Role and commitments to SAVE:
Providing technical and funding support, in partnership with WWF Pakistan for delivery of all agreed Blueprint priorities for Pakistan, especially research, advocacy, awareness and supporting the captive breeding programme at Changamanga.
Non-profit raptor conservation organisation based in the UK headed by Jemima Parry-Jones MBE. Provides expertise and funds primarily for the vulture conservation breeding programmes.
For further information contact: - jpj@icbp.org
Role and commitments to SAVE:
Since the formation of SAVE, ICBP has played, but increasingly plays a key role in the SAVE Partnership in many ways. These are listed here
A consortium overseeing the implementation of the SAVE Blueprint priority actions and Myanmar vulture action plan. Chaired by BANCA. The full composition of the MVWG is detailed here.
For further information contact: -Thiri Dae We Aung thiridaweiaung@bancamm.org
Role and commitments to SAVE:
MVWG partners carry out a range of priority activities addressing the Blueprint priorities for Myanmar as well as the update and implementation of the National Vulture Action Plan. Activities include population monitoring, awareness work, advocacy and pharmacy surveys.
The largest wildlife conservation NGO in Nepal, responsible for construction and running the management of Vulture Conservation Breeding Centre in Chitwan National Park.
For further information contact: -Chiran Pokheral pokheralchiran@gmail.com
Role and commitments to SAVE:
The primary responsibility in the vulture context is taking full responsibility for the maintenance, upkeep, manning and running of the white-rumped vulture breeding programme at Chitwan. NTNC also plays a role in supporting advocacy efforts, veterinary support and the wider implementation of Nepal’s SAVE Blueprint priority actions.
A charitable UK conservation NGO with over 1.2 million members. Founded in 1889 the RSPB has many local groups, maintains over 200 nature reserves. It has an extensive international programme and is the UK’s national BirdLife Partner.
For further information contact: - chris.bowden@rspb.org.uk
Role and commitments to SAVE:
Committed to diagnosing and then responding to the Asian vulture crisis since 1999, the RSPB continues to support all elements of the agreed response (agreed SAVE Blueprint priority actions) needed across South Asia. It currently provides extensive technical and financial support, including the Programme Manager position to coordinate and strengthen SAVE. Although the primary focus of funding support has been India and Nepal, it provides technical (science) support for all six countries, as well as logistical and wider technical and financial support for priority actions in the region, generally implemented by the in-country partners.
Established in 1970, the World Wide Fund for Nature - Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan) is the largest, independent non-profit organisation working for nature conservation in Pakistan. The head office is in Lahore, operating through 35 offices and information centres.
For further information contact: Muhammad Jamshed Iqbal Chaudhry jichaudhry@wwf.org.pk
Role and commitments to SAVE:
The longstanding key partner responsible for developing and implementation of Pakistan priority actions defined in the SAVE Blueprint. WWF undertakes research, surveys, advocacy and awareness work along with responsibility for the running of the Changamanga white-rumped vulture breeding facility. For more detail of commitments and role see here
Government Partners
Committed to implementation of the Bangladesh Vulture Action Plan and working with SAVE to update and implement the agreed Blueprint actions for Bangladesh
For more information please contact:
Supporting the vulture programme, chair of the SAVE Core partner BNVRC.
Committed to implementation of the Nepal Vulture Action Plan and working with SAVE to update and implement the agreed Blueprint actions for Nepal
For more information please contact
Supporting the vulture programme, chair of the National Vulture Steering Committee in Nepal.
Project Partners
Based in Thurso, Caithness, ERI is part of North Highland College, University of Highlands and Islands, Scotland, UK. ERI seeks to address contemporary environmental issues and advance understanding of the sustainable use of Earth’s natural resources.
For further information contact Dr Mark Taggart: mark.taggart@uhi.ac.uk
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI), Izatnagar, is an institute under ICAR, Department of Agricultural Research & Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
For more information please contact: Dr A M Pawde:: cwlincharge@gmail.com
A Cambodian biodiversity conservation NGO established by the BirdLife International office in 2017.
For further information contact Vorsak Bou: : vorsak.bou@birdlife.org
Conserving raptors worldwide through research, community programmes and global expertise. A USA-based NGO since 1971
For more information please contact Chris Parish:
Role and commitments to SAVE:
Undertaking specialist analytical work, publishing many papers which are fundamental to addressing the threat posed by NSAIDs. ERI supports SAVE through its expertise, through attracting additional funding and support for agreed priority work, and through ongoing involvement on the TAC.
Role and commitments to SAVE:
Lead partner for safety-testing of veterinary NSAIDs on vultures. Also advising SAVE on related veterinary issues, with strong presence and involvement on the SAVE TAC and FACC Sub-committees. The Centre for Wildlife works towards the conservation of wildlife in general and the vulture safety testing work as prioritised by SAVE for the conservation of vultures forms part of this. The Centre undertakes a toxicity and safety programme for NASAIDs being used in veterinary practice.
Role and commitments to SAVE:
Coordination of vulture work in Cambodia, NatureLife Cambodia staff continue to e central to the functioning of the Core Partner Cambodia Vulture Working Group. Active participants of the SAVE FACC subcommittee.
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Role and commitments to SAVE:
Contributing expertise through the SAVE TAC, and earlier work includes the original identification of the primary threat and cause of declines for Asian vultures, diclofenac.
The Pharmacology Department of one of Africa's top universities and the largest contact university in South Africa.
For further information contact Prof. Vinny Naidoo:: vinny.naidoo@up.ac.za
Role and commitments to SAVE:
Lead partner for safety-testing of veterinary NSAIDs on vultures. Also advising SAVE on the SAVE TAC and responsible for a number of key publications in the toxicology field for NSAIDs and vultures.
Working towards Saving Africa’s Vultures through Rehabilitation, Research, Education, and Captive breeding
For more information please contact Kerri Wolter: kerri@vulpro.com
Role and commitments to SAVE:
Supporting SAVE with access to African Gyps vultures for crucial safety-testing of veterinary NSAIDs. Also providing experience, expertise, and information on vulture wing-tagging and harnessing methodology.
Major international wildlife conservation NGO with its HQ in the Bronx Zoo, New York, USA.
For further information contact Alistair Mould: amould@wcs.org
Role and commitments to SAVE:
WCS as played a major role in Cambodia, and currently chairs the Cambodia SAVE Core Partner, Cambodia Vulture Working Group. Research and community level work are key components, plus the running and management of a key Vultue Restaurant initiative. WCS also engages directly with the Core partner in Myanmar where it is a member of the Myanmar Vulture Working Group.
Associates
Supporting Agencies
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (India)
West Bengal Forest Department
Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Department (Punjab Province)
Central Zoo Authority (India)
Haryana State Forest Department
Madhya Pradesh Forest Department (India)
IUCN Bangladesh Country Office
Sindh Wildlife Department (Pakistan)
Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation (Nepal)
Assam Forest Department (India)
Ministry of Climate Change, Pakistan
Nepal Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Cambodia)