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Steppe Wildlife Clubs: Steppe Wildlife Clubs have been set up in Russia, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to inspire mainly teenage children to take an interest in the nature around them.
In 2017 this ecological festival drew a large audience in (>3000 people in Uzbekistan alone): from kindergarten and primary school kids to adults of all ages.
Saiga Day often includes sports (Saiga cup - football and volleyball), a saiga poster contest and an ecological theater competition, traditional performances, gala-show and award ceremony.
Day of migratory species: A new initiative to inspire young people and tell them about animals further afield and the importance they all play in their ecosystems).
In autumn 2017 during the saiga migration we organized Day of Migratory Species. 450 students from four Steppe Wildlife clubs organized lectures about selected migratory species. Senior students gave talks on behalf of their selected animal to junior students.
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Protected Areas Day: This day ran in February 2017 in Russia and Uzbekistan as part of an international initiative for the 100th anniversary of the Protected Areas system in Russia and neighbouring countries.
Over 2,000 people, young and old, took part in events celebrating protected areas in Uzbekistan, Russia and around the world, including visits to Protected Areas.
Teacher training 2017
Our first ‘Wildlife Academy for Environmental Educators’ in Uzbekistan took place in 2017. The event brought together incredible teachers from across the saiga’s range, as well as inspirational educators from San Diego Zoo Global.
The SCA recognises that it is imperative to support the next generation of conservationists, and so with our Young Conservation Leaders award we are able to support aspiring conservationists (individuals or groups) with grants of $1000 each, (given in two payments of $500, with the second one conditional on good progress). The awards are to support a 12 month project which links to the ongoing work of the SCA in the winner’s country. We are calling applications from conservationists between the ages of 12 and 30 who live in China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia or Uzbekistan.
In 2007 the SCA initiated a pioneering Small Grants Programme. This competition aims to build capacity at the grassroots level by enabling individuals to apply for a grant for a one-year project on saiga conservation. The Small Grants Programme is open to anyone with a good idea, and it has produced some excellent results.
The Saiga Mural Painting Project is led by artist Rory McCann. Rory has the ambition to instill a love for nature and creativity in people. Many of his mural works are carried out in partnership with young people and schools.