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	The subcontinent-wide decline in Asian griffon vultures has attracted the attention of the conservation community. A large number of regional and interaction groups are working on different aspects of the problem. Below we have summarised some of the organisations responsible for the ongoing work.


	Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) BNHS is the largest non-government organisation in the Indian sub-continent engaged in nature conservation research for over 120 years. BNHS is the main partner for Vulture Rescue in India, undertaking research and captive breeding


	Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN) BCN is the largest ornithological organisation in Nepal. They are currently conducting surveys and monitoring of vulture populations across Nepal in partnership with RSPB/Birdlife International and The Peregrine Fund.


	National Birds of Prey Trust Non-profit raptor conservation organisation based in the UK. Provides funding and expertise for the vulture captive breeding programmes in India.


	Darwin Initiative The Darwin Initiative is a small grants programme that aims to promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of resources around the world. The Initiative is funded and administered by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, (Defra). The vulture project has received two Darwin grants that have helped


	Royal Society for the Protection of Birds The RSPB is a UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife, both within the UK and internationally. The RSPB is extensively involved in research, advocacy, captive breeding and fund-raising for vulture conservation in Asia.


	Zoological Society of London The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is a charity devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. ZSL has been involved with the vulture research programmes and captive breeding and provides veterinary support to the vulture centres.


	BirdLife International BirdLife International is a global Partnership of conservation organisations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources.


	The Peregrine Fund The US based Peregrine Fund and Dr Lindsay Oaks (Washington State University) discovered the role of diclofenac in the vulture declines and are continuing research and monitoring in collaboration with BirdLife Pakistan.