Top representatives of Ocean Park Hong Kong visited the Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) yesterday where both sides signed a memorandum of intent for conservation cooperation, which aims to strengthen cooperation in the conservation of giant pandas and other wild animals between the two cities, according to an IAM statement.
The statement said that the memorandum of intent for conservation cooperation will enable both sides to jointly enhance the quality of care of their giant pandas, promote the conservation of wild animals, and strengthen public awareness about nature conservation.
In addition, through exchanges and training of their personnel, their medical knowledge of wild animals and their care experience will be shared to establish a platform for technical cooperation. Both parties will promote ecological education and raise the community’s attention to the conservation of wild animals with concerted efforts, the statement said.
Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) President Chao Wai Ieng (right, sitting) and Ocean Park Corporation Chief Executive Ivan Wong Chi-fai (centre, sitting) sign a memorandum of intent for conservation cooperation at the bureau’s headquarters yesterday. – Photo: IAM
