PROJECT INITIATIVE
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
India's Wild Cats Need a Landscape Approach.
Small wild cats represent the majority of the world’s wild cat species, yet remain among the least studied and least funded in conservation efforts.
This initiative integrates small cat conservation into India’s broader landscape approach, strengthening habitat resilience while supporting local communities and biodiversity conservation.
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
Adaptale and widespread, found in diverse habitats.
Golden Cat
A mosaic of forests and grasslands along the Indo-Nepal border, supporting rich biodiversity in the Terai Arc.
Dudhwa Landscape
A mosaic of forests and grasslands along the Indo-Nepal border, supporting rich biodiversity in the Terai Arc.
Leopard Cat
A biodiversity-rich landscape in Arunachal Pradesh, bridging the Eastern Himalayas and Indo-Malayan regions.
Latest
Updates
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2nd Transboundary Meeting Strengthens Regional Cooperation for Small Wild Cat Conservation
The Second Transboundary Meeting and Stakeholder Consultation on small wild cat conservation was convened on 13–14 November 2025 at Phuentsholing, Bhutan, under the GoI-UNDP-GEF project
Conserving India's Wild Cat Landscape
Understanding the Wild Cat Landscape India is home to a diverse array of wild cat species. These magnificent creatures play a crucial role in maintaining
Transboundary Meeting with Nepal & Bhutan January 11-12, 2024
A Transboundary Meeting was held with delegates from the transboundary countries of Nepal and Bhutan to plan activities for the small cat landscapes in conjunction
3rd Transboundary Meeting on Small Wild Cats held at Dudhwa Tiger Reserve | March 2026
A Third Transboundary Meeting on Small Wild Cat Conservation was successfully hosted at Dudhwa Tiger Reserve from 12–13 March, bringing together government officials and conservation
Conservation Outreach at Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival – January 2026
Conservation awareness activities focusing on small wild cats and landscape conservation were carried out during the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival 2026 held at Seijosa in
Scientific Consultation on Monitoring Protocol for Small Wild Cats
A scientific consultation meeting was organized on 15 December 2025 to firm up the field monitoring protocol for the assessment and conservation of small wild
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.