Tigers face survival threats: PM Nepal
Kathmandu Global Tiger Workshop 2009 kicks off
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KATHMANDU, OCT 27 - A four-day global meet to formulate strategic action plan to stop the alarmingly downward trend of tiger population in 14 Tiger Range Countries (TRCs) of the world kicked off in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
More than 200 representatives including conservationists, scientists and policy-makers from 14 TRCs and other donor organisations attended the Kathmandu Global Tiger Workshop 2009 that kicked off today in the capital.
Speaking at the inaugural, PM Nepal said tigers still face threats of survival despite measures taken to conserve them and the primary threat in conservation is poaching and habitat loss. “It was appalling that an iconic animal of great significance both culturally and religiously across Asia is in such a precarious situation,” said Nepal.
He said declining tiger population and increasing rate of depletion of its habitat range and surrounding landscape deserves immediate strategic and bold actions.
PM Nepal drew the attention towards the looming threat of adverse consequen
ces of global impact of climate change on our fragile environment.
“Despite our solemn pledge and unanimous commitment to take up further measures towards conservation of this precious animal, we have to acknowledge the stark reality of various threats that have seriously confronted the tiger population,” said the Prime Minister.
While stating that the viability of conservation will primarily depend on collective action, the Prime Minister said there was no better alternative to initiate joint efforts to ensure the recovery of endangered species like tigers and a healthy ecosystem for the welfare of human society.
“Global and regional solidarity and collective strategies armed with concrete actions are more necessary now than ever before to address these daunting challenges,” said PM Nepal.
The Prime Minister said the government is now in the process of having high level mechanisms in a bid to prevent the trafficking of wild animals and their body parts.
“We need international support, your expert advice and good wishes to make our efforts more fruitful,” said the Prime Minister.
He reiterated that the government is determined to further accelerate the efforts and initiatives at central, regional and field levels to conserve our rare and endangered species of flora and fauna.
The Prime Minister also said the government is seriously engaged in taking the ongoing peace process to a positive and meaningful conclusion, writing a new democratic constitution within the stipulated time-frame, and meeting the rising aspirations of the Nepali people for rapid social and economic transformation.
Minister of Forests and Soil Conservation Deepak Bohara, CA Chairman Subash Nemwang, Head of Federal Service for Natural Resources Management Oversight of Russia Mr Valdimir Kirilov ,Vice-Minister Pimuk Simaroj of Thailand and Country delegates representing the global tiger range, among others, were present at the conference.
Posted on: 2009-10-27 09:02
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