The Black-necked Crane, a flagship species inhabiting the high-altitude wetlands of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, face growing threats from climate change, habitat degradation, and infrastructure expansion along its migratory route within the Central Asian Flyway. As a migratory species that crosses international borders, its long‑term survival requires coordinated, transboundary conservation efforts.

To address this challenge, the Black-necked Crane Conservation Network was established as a flexible and inclusive collaborative platform. It connects key stakeholders—including government agencies, research institutions, protected area managers, NGOs, and local communities—across China, Bhutan, India, and Nepal. The network integrates scientific monitoring and capacity building through synchronized surveys and training workshops with on-the-ground community engagement. This is achieved by promoting “people-crane harmony” initiatives that link species protection to sustainable livelihoods through ecotourism and cultural activities, alongside targeted environmental education programs. This comprehensive, trust-based model has supported the stabilization of the global crane population and stands as a replicable, cost-effective framework for transnational conservation of migratory species facing complex, shared threats.