Now for Wildlife

???? ???????? ?????????????????? ???? ????????????: ?????????????? ?????????????????? ???????????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? After witnessing a ???????? ?????????????? in the wild and spending extended periods living with local communities that share habitats with wildlife, we developed a profound connection to the nature around us, inspiring us to take action. This transformation came from valuing something beyond the human context—something that feels rare in modern times. It's not about luxury, but about the ???????????????????? ???? ?????????? ???????? ???????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????? ???????????? ???? ????????????, ???? ???????????? ?????? ????????????????????. ? In our last two years in Kyrgyzstan, we supported ?????????????????? ???????????? ?????????????? through independent, self-funded efforts in ???????? ?????????????? ????????????????????. Our involvement came about as part of our life’s pattern—experiences choosing us rather than the other way around. This experience was both incredible and challenging. Below is an old post I wrote during the depths of winter while living in the reserve—it offers a glimpse into what it was like to work on the front line of snow leopards conservation in such harsh conditions: “???? ?? ?????????? ???????? ??????????????, ?? ???? ???????????????????????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????????? ???? ?????? ????????-???????? ?????????????????? ???? ????????????????????, ???????????? ???? ???? ????-???????????? ???????? ???????? ?? ???????? ???????????? ???????? ?????????? ???????? ?????????? ???????? ???? ???????? ????????, ???????? ???? ?????????????? ??????????, ???? ?????????????? ???????????? 100 ???????????? ????????, ???????? ???? ???????????? ?????????? ???????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???????????? ???? ?????? ??????????????. ???????? ???? ???????? ???? ?????????? ???? ?????? ???? ???????? ?? ???????????????????? ?????????? ????’?? ???????????? ????????. ?????? ?? ???????? ???? ?????????????? ????’?? ???????? ?????? ???????? ???????????? ???????? ???????? ????????????. ?????? ???????? ??????????????????????, ?? ???????? ???? ?????????? ???????? ?????????? ???????????????????? ?????????????? ???? ?????? ?????????????????? ???? ?????? ???????????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????? ???????? ?? ???????? ?????? ????????, ???? ???????????? ???????? ???????????????? ?? ???????? ???? ????????.” ???????? ?????????? as I share more insights soon. For now, if you want to learn more, please visit our website: nowforwildlife.org ?? #WildlifeConservation #SnowLeopards #NomadicLife #Kyrgyzstan #SustainableConservation #RemoteLandscapes #ConservationStories #LivingOffTheGrid #ProtectingWildlife #WildlifeProtection

?????? ?????????? ??????, ???????????????? ?????? ?? ???????????????? ???? ???? ???????????????????? ?????????????? ???? ???????????? ?????? ?????? ????????????????: ???????? ???? ?????? ?????? ????????????????? ?????? ?????? ???????????????? ???? ?? ???????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ???? ???????????????? ???????????????????????? in remote landscapes. Our mission is clear: ???????????????????? ???????????????? by developing and implementing ????????????????????, ???????????? ?????????????????? ?????????? ???? ?????????????????? ???????????????????? and a genuine understanding of local contexts. ???????? ???????? ???? ?????????????????????????? ???????? ???????? across Central Asia in our self-built expedition vehicle, Now for Wildlife was a natural progression from our years living with local communities in the most remote landscapes—including enduring the harsh winters of the Tien-Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan working to protect the snow leopards. This experience highlighted the urgent need for more effective conservation methods in remote regions that are home to some of the most endangered species but receive the least attention. ???? ?????? ?? ???????????? ???????? ?? ???????????????????? ???? ???????????? ?????? ????????????????????, a place where people from diverse disciplines come together to find creative solutions to complex problems. It’s where ???????????????????? ??????????????. This collaborative and exploratory environment ensures that we focus on efforts that make a real impact. ???????? ?????????? as I share more insights soon. For now, if you want to learn more, please visit our website: nowforwildlife.org ?? #NowForWildlife #WildlifeConservation #RemoteConservation #InnovationInWildlife #Expedition #Wildlife #Innovation #WildlifeProtection #OverlandingForConservation #ConservationStudio #EndangeredSpecies #ProtectTheWild

???????????? ?? ???????? ?????? ??????????????????????????, ?????????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ?????? ???????????????? We are currently relocating from Kyrgyzstan to Argentina. During this transition, we are traveling through Europe in our truck, which serves as our mobile conservation studio. Along the way, we are connecting with like-minded individuals dedicated to reimagining the future of wildlife conservation efforts in the last untouched places of the planet. ??? ????????: ???????????? ?????? ?????????? ??????????????, ?????? ?????????????????? ???? ???????????????????? ?????? ??????????????????. We are offering talks that dive deep into the hidden challenges of protecting endangered species in some of the most remote areas of the world. Let’s think together about how we can advance wildlife conservation in these places by bringing a modern approach—always keeping the wild as our top priority. Interested in hosting a talk and diving into these critical issues? Reach out to us—we would love to connect and meet up! Send us a message to arrange our talk today! Learn more about our mission-driven approach to protecting wildlife by visiting our website at nowforwildlife.org #WildlifeConservation #PartnerForWildlife #ConservationCollaboration #WildlifeProtection #Biodiversity #ConservationTalks #ProtectTheWild #EndangeredSpecies #WildlifeChallenges #RemoteConservation #WildlifeInsights #ConservationIssues #ModernConservation #HiddenConservation #InPersonMeeting #ConnectForConservation #EuropeanTour #NowForWildlife #WildlifeMission #ConservationGoals #VisitNowForWildlife

In my final days in Kyrgyzstan, after nearly six years, I met incredible people who filled me with hope. As I prepared to leave for a new conservation adventure in Argentina, my partner Caroline surprised me with a visit to the NABU Rehabilitation Centre. Thanks to our years of volunteering at Baiboosun Nature Reserve, the NABU team in Kyrgyzstan welcomed us warmly. The centre was impressive, with facilities for two majestic snow leopards, a beautiful lynx, a friendly wolf, and various bird species. As a passionate photographer, I proposed documenting the team’s work in exchange for a longer stay. They accepted, and I was thrilled. Having worked with snow leopards for three years and encountering one in the wild in the Tien-Shan mountains, I couldn’t wait to observe them up close again. I was overjoyed to learn that one of my photos of beautiful Kalushka, taken during my time at the centre, was used for NABU’s communication. It’s fulfilling to see my efforts appreciated and to build what I hope will be a lasting partnership with those who understand the challenges and importance of protecting the invisible—those creatures inhabiting a hidden world of balance and perfection, far from our everyday lives, yet requiring immense effort and determination to safeguard. If you’re interested in learning more about the challenges of protecting these beautiful and elusive creatures, visit my website at nowforwildlife.org ?? ?????????????? ???????????? ???? ???????? ?????????????????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ???? ?????? ????????????, ???????????????????? ??????????, ????????????, ?????? ??????????????, ?????? ?????????????? ???? ???????? ???????? ???? ?????????? ?????? ???????? ?????? ???????? ???? ???????? ???????? ??????????????. ?? ?????????? ?????????? ?????? ???????? ?????????????????????? ???????? ???? ???????? ???????????? ?????? ?????????????????????? ????????????????????????. ??????????’?? ?????????????? ?? ?????????? ???????? ???????? ???????????????? ???????? ???? ???????? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????????? ?????? ???????????? ?? ???????? ?????? ?????????????????? ????????????????????, ???????????????????? ???????? ???????????????????? ???? ???????? ???????????????? ?????? ?????????? ?????????????? ??????????????????. NABU e.V. #SnowLeopard #WildlifeConservation #AnimalPhotography #ConservationJourney #NABU #WildlifeRehabilitation #NaturePhotography #ProtectTheWild #HiddenWorld #NowForWildlife #WildlifeProtection #TienShan #EnvironmentalImpact #WildlifeAwareness #ConservationEfforts #NatureLovers #WildlifeFriends #SaveTheSnowLeopard #AdventureInNature

?? ?????????? ?????????????????????????? ?????? ???? ?????? ?????? ??????????-?????? ???????????????????????????????? ?????? ??????????! Today is another day filled with posts and agendas that often overlook the true impact on wildlife. This message is for the conservationists who are disillusioned and exhausted by the field. You might be seeing all the cheerful online messages and feeling frustrated—this is for you. Thank you for your relentless dedication and hard work, even when it feels like no one truly understands the struggle. #EnvironmentalDay #Conservationists #Burnout ? This image was generated using AI technology

● EFFICIENCY OVER TRENDS: RETHINKING INNOVATION IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Innovation isn't always about following the latest trends. It can also mean revisiting effective traditional methods, posing the right questions to a team, or integrating ideas from different fields to achieve the best outcomes. It's about exploring various paths and discovering creative solutions that may not always be trendy but can significantly improve progress and effectiveness in wildlife conservation. Coming from the art+tech scene and being a maker myself, I've always believed that technology should serve a purpose in providing real improvements over other options. However, my experience in independent conservation efforts has shown me some flaws in the current model of donor-dependent projects when deploying tech to the front-line. Here's a summary of what I've observed in the past years working independently in the Tien-Shan mountains to find new modern effective ways of prioritizing the needs of wildlife: 1. Technology is often given to rangers or community-based reserves without proper oversight on what's best suited for the task or habitat. 2. Each project/organization buys its own tech, leading to an unsustainable system where resources cannot be shared or repurposed across different projects/organizations. 3. Lack of maintenance plans leads to short-lived tech. 4. Local teams lack knowledge and repairability skills. 5. Technical assistance and training are lacking real efficiency, these practices are often just used as marketing strategies from NGOs. 6. Over-scaled deployments could result in inefficient use of resources. 7. Dead tech accumulates in storage and is not discarded properly (batteries, chargers, etc). 8. Sometimes, rangers get the same equipment from different projects, wasting resources. Being able to repurpose tech over different projects would be already a big improvement over the current donor-dependent model that lacks efficiency and can lead to misuse of resources. And also providing alternatives to mitigate corruption within the sector, particularly concerning the substantial budgets allocated for camera trap deployment and batteries in remote areas. These resources often become difficult to monitor. I'd like to hear your thoughts, especially from those who work with technology. While we are skilled at building our own solutions, we need better ways to manage mainstream tech efficiently for conservation projects in remote landscapes. I talk about innovation in the Now for Wildlife website. Have a look: https://lnkd.in/dhRSXSyd Thanks for your time. #Conservation #Innovation #WildlifeTech #ConservationTech #SustainableTech #RethinkConservation #WildlifeInnovation #TechEfficiency #SnowLeopards #NowforWildlife ? This image was generated using AI technology

● EFFICIENCY OVER TRENDS: RETHINKING INNOVATION IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Innovation isn't always about following the latest trends. It can also mean revisiting effective traditional methods, posing the right questions to a team, or integrating ideas from different fields to achieve the best outcomes. It's about exploring various paths and discovering creative solutions that may not always be trendy but can significantly improve progress and effectiveness in wildlife conservation. Coming from the art+tech scene and being a maker myself, I've always believed that technology should serve a purpose in providing real improvements over other options. However, my experience in independent conservation efforts has shown me some flaws in the current model of donor-dependent projects when deploying tech to the front-line. Here's a summary of what I've observed in the past years working independently in the Tien-Shan mountains to find new modern effective ways of prioritizing the needs of wildlife: 1. Technology is often given to rangers or community-based reserves without proper oversight on what's best suited for the task or habitat. 2. Each project/organization buys its own tech, leading to an unsustainable system where resources cannot be shared or repurposed across different projects/organizations. 3. Lack of maintenance plans leads to short-lived tech. 4. Local teams lack knowledge and repairability skills. 5. Technical assistance and training are lacking real efficiency, these practices are often just used as marketing strategies from NGOs. 6. Over-scaled deployments could result in inefficient use of resources. 7. Dead tech accumulates in storage and is not discarded properly (batteries, chargers, etc). 8. Sometimes, rangers get the same equipment from different projects, wasting resources. ? Being able to repurpose tech over different projects would be already a big improvement over the current donor-dependent model that lacks efficiency and can lead to misuse of resources. And also providing alternatives to mitigate corruption within the sector, particularly concerning the substantial budgets allocated for camera trap deployment and batteries in remote areas. These resources often become difficult to monitor. I'd like to hear your thoughts, especially from those who work with technology. While we are skilled at building our own solutions, we need better ways to manage mainstream tech efficiently for conservation projects in remote landscapes. I talk about innovation in the Now for Wildlife website.? Have a look: https://lnkd.in/dhRSXSyd Thanks for your time. #Conservation #Innovation #WildlifeTech #ConservationTech #SustainableTech #RethinkConservation #WildlifeInnovation #TechEfficiency #SnowLeopards #NowforWildlife ? This image was generated using AI technology