Namibia joins global cheetah summit
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Namibia's Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) announced over the weekend that the first Global Cheetah Summit (GCS) took place between 28 and 31 January in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The CCF said the summit was "a significant step forward in cheetah conservation".
Over 130 experts from various fields, including science, conservation and community leadership from governments and non-governmental organisations, participated. They represented more than 80 institutions from across Africa, the Middle East, India, Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
A joint statement was adopted, emphasising the urgent need for increased conservation efforts to protect the endangered animals, as fewer than 7 500 mature cheetahs remain in the wild.
Professor Laurie Marker, CCF founder and CEO, presented a comprehensive analysis of the challenges facing cheetah populations.
"The majority of cheetah populations have declined below the number of individuals required for long-term viability. Worldwide, we count a total of 33 cheetah populations, and only two of these populations are considered viable," she said.
- Brigitte Weidlich
The CCF said the summit was "a significant step forward in cheetah conservation".
Over 130 experts from various fields, including science, conservation and community leadership from governments and non-governmental organisations, participated. They represented more than 80 institutions from across Africa, the Middle East, India, Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
A joint statement was adopted, emphasising the urgent need for increased conservation efforts to protect the endangered animals, as fewer than 7 500 mature cheetahs remain in the wild.
Professor Laurie Marker, CCF founder and CEO, presented a comprehensive analysis of the challenges facing cheetah populations.
"The majority of cheetah populations have declined below the number of individuals required for long-term viability. Worldwide, we count a total of 33 cheetah populations, and only two of these populations are considered viable," she said.
- Brigitte Weidlich
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