Wilderness Safaris has hosted a conservation workshop, in collaboration with the Jane Goodall Institute and Captured in Africa Exclusive Safaris, for a delegation from the Scout Association of Hong Kong.
Rosana Ng, Senior Manager at the Jane Goodall Institute in Hong Kong, said the purpose of the trip to South Africa was for the seven scouts, all winners of the ‘Messengers of Nature’ campaign, to personally experience the wildlife of Africa and fully understand the issues of species extinction and poaching.
The ‘Messengers of Nature’ competition focused on raising awareness around the Asian demand for wildlife products.
The workshop included presentations on key conservation issues affecting Africa and the rest of the world by various speakers, including Wilderness Safaris Co-founder, Russel Friedman.
“We were delighted to have this opportunity to engage with this enlightened group of students on important environmental issues affecting the continent and the planet. Sharing our knowledge about building sustainable conservation economies in Africa and the various challenges we face will hopefully help to inspire future wildlife ambassadors in Asia,” said Friedman.
