China-Africa cooperation expands wildlife conservation efforts

(ECNS) -- A China-Africa exchange program on biodiversity conservation was recently held in Kenya, bringing together officials, experts, researchers and students from China, Kenya and Tanzania to teach young people about protecting the wildlife and the environment.

Kenyan experts shared examples of how GPS collars, tracking tags and infrared cameras are being used to monitor lions and rhinos, helping to reduce human-wildlife conflicts.

Liu Ming, deputy director of the Chongqing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, shared Chongqing's experience in biodiversity conservation and called for closer China-Africa cooperation in developing conservation solutions suited to local conditions.

Peter Sanki, chairman of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, also expressed hopes of expanding cooperation with China in conservation technology and personnel exchanges.

The event also featured the "City of Eagles" exhibition, highlighting Chongqing's efforts to protect migratory raptors through monitoring networks, satellite tracking and public participation.

It also included biodiversity education activities for young people and the donation of wildlife monitoring equipment to local conservation organizations.

(By Helen Mo & intern Liu Shuangjing)