Tibet, China Conservation

In 20 years, the Tibet Autonomous Region of China has achieved major conservation success. Today 40 percent of the land area is protected with the active participation of local people as conservation stewards.

In addition:

A new conservation-management approach is being developed, in which local people work in cooperation with government and scientists to create an effective partnership.
Wild-animal population numbers are increasing for endangered species, including the snow-leopard, Tibetan antelope, red ghoral, and argali sheep.
Deforestation rates have decreased by more than 80 percent, and large-scale tree planting is underway in fragile river drainages.
The use of environmentally-friendly solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric generated energy is expanding across Tibet.

Learn more about Future Generations program activities in Tibet, China:

Four Great Rivers Protected Area: The size of Washington State, the Four Great Rivers protected area contains a vast "sea of forests" that buffer the upper watersheds for 20 percent of humanity living downstream.

Qomolangma (Everest) National Nature Preserve: Among the first protected areas in the world without wardens. Local stewardship has helped to increase population numbers for such endangered species as the Tibetan wild ass, blue sheep, and snow leopard.