We are thrilled to celebrate our colleague, Tashi R. Ghale, for receiving The Bob and Jang/Xavier Academy Conservation Award. This prestigious honor recognizes Tashi’s unwavering commitment and exceptional contributions to mountain wildlife conservation, particularly snow leopards, over nearly two decades.
Tashi is a true guardian of mountain wildlife, having photographed snow leopards in their natural habitat over 40 times, an unparalleled achievement in Nepal. His passion for wildlife shines through his lens, as he not only captures the beauty of these majestic creatures and their habitat but also raises awareness and takes meaningful local action for their protection. In his hometown of Manang, Tashi has been pivotal in documenting key discoveries, including the return of the wolf after four decades of local extinction and the presence of Pallas’s cat, which was identified as a new species for Nepal in 2014.
The Bob and Jang/Xavier Academy Conservation Award celebrates individuals who champion the preservation of Nepal’s rich biodiversity. Instituted by Bob Dobias and Suvimolmanee Dobias (Jang) in collaboration with Xavier Academy, the award recognizes outstanding achievements in conservation and sustainable development.
Congratulations, Tashi, on this well-deserved recognition and for inspiring us all to protect our natural heritage
UKALI is a community-driven model, focusing on the Upper Karnali Landscape as a learning ground and field campus. Guided by the philosophy of “Leading by Locals,” the initiative ensures that conservation efforts are community-led and grounded in the cultural heritage and values of the landscapes it serves. With the broader vision of developing a replicable approach for other mountain regions in Nepal and beyond, UKALI strengthens local institutions, nurtures conservation leaders, and enhances the capacity of communities to actively participate in and benefit from conservation initiatives.
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