Country/Region: India
Partner: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI)
India’s wildlife is under serious threat from habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching, and environmental damage. Forests have been fragmented into isolated areas, putting endangered species and habitats at risk. Conservation emergencies occur almost daily and require immediate action. However, limited resources and slow response times frequently escalate these problems, leading to larger and more expensive crises.
To address this issue, our partner, Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), initiated the “Rapid Action Project” (RAP). This program focuses on short-term, targeted interventions designed to mitigate immediate wildlife threats, ensuring timely action to protect endangered species and critical habitats.
Fondation Segré supported this programme with excellent results between November 2019 and November 2024. Over this period, WTI successfully implemented 69 Rapid Action Projects across 19 states and one union territory in India, responding to emergencies in partnership with local communities and Forest Departments.
The new phase aims to continue and expand this work, focusing on critical and remote regions of India. By supporting both flagship and lesser-known species through proactive solutions, rapid responses, and collaboration, the program ensures timely interventions that can make a lasting difference for India’s wildlife and ecosystems.
