The
Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative, a Kazakh project aimed at protecting and
restoring flora and fauna, has gained international recognition. It has been
named one of the 15 finalists for the prestigious Earthshot Prize. The
initiative was launched in 2005 to preserve and restore the endangered saiga
antelope population. Thanks to these efforts, the number of saiga antelopes has
grown to nearly three million, an unprecedented figure. Altyn Dala and its
partners are also working to revive other priority endangered species,
including the steppe eagle, kulan, and Przewalski’s horse. The Kazakh
initiative will compete with projects from the UK, Ecuador, and Peru. The award
ceremony will take place on November 6 in South Africa.
