I am the founder and director of Association Anoulak, dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity in the Annamite Mountains of Laos: a biodiversity hotspot, home to numerous endemic and little studied species and under severe threats. It holds several species of regional and global conservation concerns including wild cats (Asiatic golden cat; clouded leopard; marbled cat). Most of our work is implemented in Nakai-Nam Theun National Park (https://goo.gl/maps/rwEpVLHRDxk2TQM76) Association Anoulak implements activities on:
Biodiversity research and monitoring for conservation to understand the distribution, monitor wildlife populations and to increase our knowledge on in-situ species ecology and status of the threatened and endemic species in the Annamite Mountains which will inform conservation management
Community anti-poaching patrols to reduce illegal poaching of species in the wild, allow their populations to remain stable or recover from unsustainable hunting
Conservation awareness to raise awareness of the local and international community about the biodiversity of the Annamite mountains and the importance of protecting it.
Community sustainable and alternative livelihoods. to provide alternative and sustainable livelihoods and income to local communities to reduce their reliance on natural resources.