A ‘climate-ready’ corridor created for Kyrgyzstan’s snow leopards

AI justification

Large-scale climate-resilient biodiversity corridor with global conservation significance. | The creation of the Ak Ilbirs ecological corridor is a significant conservation milestone that directly addresses climate resilience and biodiversity protection. By formalizing a large-scale protected area with climate-ready design, Kyrgyzstan demonstrates leadership in integrating ecological and climate adaptation strategies, aligning with multiple SDGs and planetary boundaries.