GIZ calls for wildlife protection in Vietnam

VietnameseMaleVietnam is one of the countries with the largest biodiversity in the world, with more than 11,000 animal species living there. However, today, the demand for wildlife and products made from wildlife in Vietnam as well as in the world is threatening the survival of all species, as many of the traded animals are in danger of extinction.

More worryingly, according to calculations by a number of international conservation organizations, the estimated value of wildlife trafficking in the world today is between 5-20 billion USD/year, and is second only to drug trafficking.

Based on the above concerns, authorized by the German Government, on June 24, the German Development Cooperation Organization (GIZ) in Vietnam called on all employees to commit to not consuming wild animals and to promote and mobilize organizations and people to "say no" to illegal trade activities.

This is one of GIZ's practical actions in response to the nature conservation campaign called "Education for Nature Vietnam".Male.”

According to GIZ representatives, on the first day of launching, 159 employees signed on their cards to pledge to say no to wildlife consumption. This number corresponds to more than 50% of the total number of GIZ employees in 40 provinces and cities in Vietnam.Malejoin.

GIZ has also been active in the field of biodiversity conservation and will now go further in encouraging its staff to take personal stands against threats to the survival of wildlife.

"Through the implementation results, the campaign will continue to be maintained and GIZ hopes to collect more commitment cards in the coming time. Along with that, GIZ staff will actively join hands with the community to protect Vietnam's biodiversity.Maleby refusing products made from wild animals,” said a GIZ representative.

In addition, GIZ has also joined a number of government agencies such as the German Embassy, ​​businesses and other organizations across Vietnam in the framework of the Wildlife Safe Zones programme of Education for Nature (ENV), to raise awareness of wildlife threats in Vietnam.

Accordingly, in collaboration with GIZ, the free national hotline of the Center for Nature Education (1800 1522) will allow anyone to call to report wildlife-related crimes such as: discovering activities of offering or selling wildlife products in restaurants, markets, and hotels without leaving their identity./.

According to (Vietnam+) - LC