AN INITIATIVE FOR
SMALL WILD CAT
AND
LEOPARD CONSERVATION.
A national initiative advancing the conservation of small wild cats and leopards through science, partnerships, and landscape-level action.
ABOUT THE INITIATIVE
Uniting Big and Small Cat Conservation (2022–2027)
A GEF-supported initiative led by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in partnership with UNDP, integrating small wild cat conservation into India’s broader big cat framework.
Implemented across key landscapes in Uttar Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan, the project adopts a landscape-level, community-driven approach to strengthen the resilience of globally significant wild cat habitats.
OUR APPROACH
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Landscape-Based Conservation
Strengthening conservation across priority wild cat landscapes.
Species Protection
Focused efforts on small wild cats and leopards.
Community Partnerships
Working with local communities for sustainable conservation.
Science & Monitoring
Evidence-based planning through research and field monitoring.
OUR PROJECT LANDSCAPES
Three Regions, One Vision
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Dudhwa Landscape
A mosaic of forests and grasslands along the Indo-Nepal border, supporting rich biodiversity in the Terai Arc.
Pakke-Eaglenest Landscape
A biodiversity-rich landscape in Arunachal Pradesh, bridging the Eastern Himalayas and Indo-Malayan regions.
Ranthambore Landscape
A historic landscape of forests, rivers and hills in Rajasthan, home to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
SMALL WILD CATS OF INDIA
Meet the Species
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Jungle Cat
Adaptable and widespread, found across grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural landscapes.
Golden Cat
A mosaic of forests and grasslands along the Indo-Nepal border, supporting rich biodiversity in the Terai Arc.
Rusty Spotted Cat
One of the world’s smallest wild cats, inhabiting forests, scrublands, and rocky areas.
Leopard Cat
A biodiversity-rich landscape in Arunachal Pradesh, bridging the Eastern Himalayas and Indo-Malayan regions.
our partners
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Be Part of the Conservation Effort
Supporting small wild cats means protecting entire ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.