Call to protect world’s wildlife

THERE are many wildlife organisations in PNG who are doing a tremendous job in protecting PNG’s flora and fauna and should be recognised for their work, says Port Moresby Nature Park general manager, Michelle McGeorge.
She said it was great to see wildlife organisations participating in this year’s World Wildlife Day as the conclusion of a three-day conservation meeting in Port Moresby.
This is the only public event of its kind in PNG where so many conservation-based organisations come together to share their programmes with the community.
“Some of these organisations operate in very remote places in PNG and have travelled a long way.  We are all really excited to learn and see what they do in their communities to protect and conserve wildlife,” McGeorge added.
Port Moresby Nature Park, in conjunction with major partner ExxonMobil PNG Ltd will host the World Wildlife Day on Saturday, March 4, at the Nature Park.
The emphasis of the day is to recognise the importance of the world’s wildlife and the need toprotect it, particularly by putting an end to wildlife crimes such as native animal trafficking and urban consumption.
A total of 15 organisations, ranging from remote community-based groups to large international conservation organisations, will be participating during the day to showcase their efforts at saving wildlife in PNG and reducing extinction.
These participating organisations are: ExxonMobil PNG, The Tree Kangaroo Conservation Project, Wildlife Conservation Society, Conservation and Environment Protection Authority, Mama Graun Conservation Trust Fund, The Nature Conservancy, University of Canberra, Partners with Melanesia, Global Snakebite Initiative, RSPCA and Nature Park.