Nepal Achieves Huge Milestone: Zero Poaching for a Whole Year (not one elephant, rhinoceros or tiger

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.care2.com/causes/nepal-achieves-huge-milestone-zero-poaching-for-a-whole-year.html

by Susan BirdFebruary 9, 20154:00 pm

Poachers have not claimed even one elephant, rhinoceros or tiger in Nepal for a solid year. That’s mightily impressive, considering the rampant and constant poaching in that area of the world.

Thirteen Asian countries gathered in Nepal’s capital city of Kathmandu for a first-of-its-kind anti-poaching symposium during the week of February 2-6, 2015. Among their goals: learn how Nepal is getting it right in the battle against illegal animal poaching.

Toward Zero Poaching in Asia hosted discussions by wildlife experts, government officials, police advisors and other anti-poaching stakeholders. Participant nations included Russia, Bangladesh, India, Bhutan, Myanmar and Vietnam. The Government of Nepal co-sponsored the event with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Global Tiger Forum, South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network and National Trust for Nature Conservation.

Success breeds enthusiasm. Symposium attendees left Nepal armed with a plan to coordinate anti-poaching efforts throughout Asia.



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[NCarolinawoman]

1. Now that's some good news. Wonderful news!

[shenmue]

2. Yay!