Custodian communities and their ICCAs – Territories of Life face growing pressures from rapid socio-ecological change. At the same time, they are increasingly recognized as vital for safeguarding the world’s remaining biological and cultural diversity. Plateau Perspectives supports Indigenous peoples and local communities through practical actions, partnerships, and collaborative solutions.
The Central Asian Flyway is a major migratory route spanning roughly 30 countries from the Arctic through Central Asia to the Indian Ocean. It supports over 300 species of migratory birds—cranes, geese, shorebirds, and raptors among them—connecting breeding grounds, stopover sites, and wintering habitats across wonderfully diverse landscapes.
Yurta Association promotes partnerships and conservation of biocultural diversity in High Asia. Cultural anthropologist Mr Carralero is working with a range of partners in High Asia to establish a ‘World Yak Herders Association’. Partnering organizations include Mountain Partnership, University of Central Asia, Kegawa Herders Cooperative and Plateau Perspectives.