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Zimbabwean delegation in the Hague
02 Mar 2016 at 16:37hrs | Views
A Zimbabwean delegation is in the Hague, Netherlands where it is expected to present the country's wildlife position to the world.
The delegation is led by the Minister of Environment, Water and Climate, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri.
In response to escalating wildlife related crimes, the delegation is expected to discuss wildlife trafficking issues and how to combat the vice.
Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority Director General, Edson Chidziya, said the meeting is focusing on eradication of markets and ensuring effective legal framework and deterrent measures.
Mr Chidziva added that Zimbabwe has concluded an Elephant Management Plan, which is going to be rolled out to manage the flagship species and mobilise resources for conservation.
The theme of the Hague wildlife meeting is 'Act Now or Game Over,' which emphasises the precarious position the world is facing in fighting illicit wildlife trade.
Zimbabwe has the largest elephant population in the world after Botswana and its rhino population ranks 4th in the world.
The delegation is led by the Minister of Environment, Water and Climate, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri.
In response to escalating wildlife related crimes, the delegation is expected to discuss wildlife trafficking issues and how to combat the vice.
Mr Chidziva added that Zimbabwe has concluded an Elephant Management Plan, which is going to be rolled out to manage the flagship species and mobilise resources for conservation.
The theme of the Hague wildlife meeting is 'Act Now or Game Over,' which emphasises the precarious position the world is facing in fighting illicit wildlife trade.
Zimbabwe has the largest elephant population in the world after Botswana and its rhino population ranks 4th in the world.
Source - ZBC
