The Gala opening which marked the official opening of the International Tiger Youth Forum was held at the underground hall in Vladivostok State University of Economy and Service. We listened to insightful speeches made by 4 important officials there. Then, we went to Sportivnaya Gavan embankment for the ceremonial opening of the “Tiger Trail”. After lunch, we had an introductory lecture about tiger conservation, presentations of tiger situation in each tiger range countries and the UK.
It is very interesting to learn that the threats affecting wild tigers in many countries are rather common such as poaching of tigers and their prey species, fragmentation and loss of habitat and illegal trading of wildlife products. Many delegates have raised an important key to double our wild tiger population by 2022 which is to strengthen trans-boundary and international cooperation. This is mainly because the tigers do not recognized political boundary and they are more likely to become extinct when one country can implement effective conservation whereas another does little to prevent poaching.
The delegates from the UK spoke about how countries without any wild tiger can also help to save our magnificent wild tigers by increasing public awareness and through donation. After all, saving wild tiger is a way to save our natural environment, our heritage and our planet.
To view the video of our first day of the forum, please click here.
To view the video of our first day of the forum, please click here.
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