Focus on zoos: lively species protection instead of extinction of the species
Focus on zoos: lively species protection instead of extinction of the species
The eyes of the world are directed towards Colombia! In the coming weeks, the international community gathers for the 16th UN World Nature Conference (COP16), and the Association of Zoological Gardens (VDZ) urgently raises the voice for nature conservation! Time is urging - it is about maintaining our endangered animal species and the rescue of our planet!
Large appeal for species protection!
Volker Homes, the managing director of the VDZ, speaks plain language: "Zoos are not museums for animals extinct in nature!" He emphasizes: "We use this opportunity to protect our nature and our animal species before it is too late!" The VDZ, which represents 70 of the best zoos in German-speaking countries, relies on global cooperation to put the goals of the global biodiversity framework of 2022 into practice.
A call to political ability to act!
The national biodiversity strategy in Germany is a crucial step on the way to better species protection. Homes appeals: "We have to include modern zoos as an indispensable partner in this strategy." These facilities are not locations for extinct species, but living places of protection and education! Every year, over 42 million visitors flock to the VDZ zoos - a huge lever to raise awareness of the urgency of nature conservation!
The modern zoos are active with international breeding programs and the preservation of genetic diversity actively for the continued existence of endangered species. Cooperation with local nature conservation projects is essential. Zoo's aims that animal species not only survive behind bars, but also be secured in their natural habitats in the long term and can even return!
Together for nature!
Now political determination is required! Home's appeal to the states is clear: the necessary money and the joint efforts are crucial in order to successfully master the central task of the zoos, the protection of endangered animal species. Our earth needs active species protectors and not only quiet museums!
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