Report on CITES Implementation and Wildlife Conservation Training/Seminar

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DOI: 10.21522/TIJMG.2015.10.02.Art010

Authors : Gideon Chikanya, Zheng Youmiao

Abstract:

This paper examines the seminar and training experience in China focused on wildlife conservation, management, and CITES implementation in Africa. In a bid to enhance multilateral aid for wildlife conservation, the Chinese Government extended its support to Zambia, a developing country, through a knowledge exchange initiative. This program is part of China’s broader strategy to invite African nations for capacity-building sessions, aiming to improve wildlife conservation strategies across the continent. In 2019, Zambia was one of seven African countries selected to participate in a three-week seminar on CITES implementation and wildlife conservation, held in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, the seminar provided valuable insights and practical knowledge that are critical for advancing wildlife conservation efforts in Zambia and other participating nations. This study highlights the importance of such international collaborations and their impact on enhancing conservation practices in developing countries.

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