SHERGAON, Oct 14: The three-day Conservation Partners’ Meet (CPM), organized by the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) in collaboration with the Global Wildlife Fair, concluded successfully at the Constitution Club of India, Rafi Marg, New Delhi, on Saturday. The event, held from October  10-12, brought together organisations, experts, and communities from across the world to discuss the future of wildlife conservation and sustainable ecotourism.
Among the notable participants was the Vanwasi Aadiwasi Foundation (VAF) in collaboration with Garung Thuk(NGO) Shergaon West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, who presented their work on the revival of indigenous crafts from Arunachal Pradesh. Sang Wangdi Thungon and Ledo Thungon who are the new generation artisan from Sherdukpen Community showcased their wooden mask in the exhibition.
Dorjee K Thungon, Dy. Chairman, Garung Thuk said that, the exhibition is part of ongoing revival of wooden masking of the Sherdukpen Community and he is very proud of newly trained artisan. The NGO with other like-minded organisations have been trying to revive this dying art for last three years.
The exhibition also included Mon Sugu (traditional handmade paper-making) by the Monpa tribe and Their exhibition highlighted how these traditional art forms are deeply interwoven with nature conservation, local ecology, and cultural identity.
For the first time, indigenous paper-making and mask-making crafts were showcased at such a global event, drawing significant attention from visitors and conservationists alike. The display celebrated the craftsmanship, sustainable practices, and the communities’ efforts in keeping their ancestral knowledge alive while contributing to environmental preservation.
The success of the Global Wildlife Fair 2025 marks a promising step toward inclusive, community-driven conservation efforts on a global scale.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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