Conservation and landscape review
Review of progress relating to wildlife protection, human–wildlife conflict, sustainable land use, climate risks and knowledge management.
Midterm Review — Leadership Consultancy Experience
Snow Leopard Conservation in Afghanistan — Midterm Review
Mustafa Hasani’s national-consultant contribution to the midterm review of the UNDP-supported, GEF-financed snow leopard conservation project implemented by WCS, alongside international consultant Andrew Laurie.
Project Overview
Independent review for landscape conservation
From December 2020 to May 2021, Mustafa Hasani served as national consultant alongside international consultant Andrew Laurie for the midterm review of Conservation of Snow Leopards and their Critical Ecosystems in Afghanistan (PIMS 5844). WCS implemented the conservation project with UNDP support and GEF financing. This reference represents leadership consultancy experience.
The conservation project addressed illegal wildlife trade, human–wildlife conflict, unsustainable land use, land degradation and climate pressures. The review examined progress and implementation through document analysis, interviews in Kabul and remote stakeholder engagement. No field visit to Wakhan was possible.
The review report is published in UNDP’s Evaluation Resource Centre: https://erc.undp.org/evaluation/documents/download/19181 Relevant Sustainable Development Goals — SDGs 13, 15. Mustafa Hasani contributed as national consultant to the UNDP/GEF snow leopard project review, examining conservation progress, threats and learning for WCS implementation. This is thematic alignment with the documented assignment, not independently measured SDG outcomes.
- Project Title
- Snow Leopard Conservation in Afghanistan — Midterm Review
- Location
- Badakhshan and Kabul, Afghanistan
- Client / Partner
- UNDP / Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
- Implementation Phases
- December 2020–May 2021
- Sector
- Biodiversity conservation, sustainable landscapes and independent evaluation
- Services Provided
- Midterm review; document analysis; stakeholder consultation; findings and recommendations
- Implemented By
- Mustafa Hasani — national review consultant; Andrew Laurie — international review consultant
Scope of Services
Reviewing conservation, landscapes and project learning
The review considered progress across three conservation priorities: wildlife protection and human–wildlife coexistence; sustainable land use and climate resilience; and knowledge management, outreach and monitoring. These describe the conservation project’s intended scope.
Project Approach
From project evidence to practical recommendations
The review combined document analysis and stakeholder consultation to examine implementation progress and identify priorities for improvement.
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Review evidence and context
Examine project documents, objectives and implementation evidence to frame the midterm review.
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Consult stakeholders and synthesise findings
Bring together document findings, interviews in Kabul and remote engagement to identify implementation constraints and recommendations. No field visit to Wakhan was possible.
Key Results
A published review for learning and accountability
- Midterm review report published in UNDP’s Evaluation Resource Centre, supporting project learning and accountability.
Why It Matters
Evidence for better conservation decisions
Independent review helps project partners understand progress, implementation constraints and priorities for improvement. The published report provides a reference for learning and accountability.
Our Expertise
Evaluation expertise for conservation and sustainable landscapes
Daira Sabz provides similar services for:
- Biodiversity conservation, protected areas and sustainable landscapes
Our relevant services include:
- Independent evaluation, stakeholder consultation and applied conservation research
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Stakeholder engagement and conservation context
Stakeholders from Wakhan following an interview at the WCS office in Kabul, 28 January 2021. Snow leopard photograph: “Searching for the Snow Leopard – Guardian of the High Mountains” (2020), © Björn Persson. Original captions and credits are retained.
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