AWF is being featured in a new APP, ape APP.
it is created by the Great Ape Survival Partnership (GRASP)
allows its users to learn about, and help apes
links general public to our closest cousins
(chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and bonobos)
instant access to AWF's bonobo projects and conservation work
straight from the field updates
insight to AWF's work
available for Iphones and androids
AWF is assisting South Sudan in establishing policies to help protect its abundance of natural resources.
James Kahurananga, technical adviser for the Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism for AWF
answers questions....
What is the strongest threat to conservation in South Sudan?
Maintenance of Security
* poaching
* opposition to gov.
What are the greatest overall challenges the South Sudan Gov. faces?
lack of finance. South Sudan depends on oil for 98% of its budget.--> closure of the oil pipeline= shortage of funds. tourism is a low priority--> losing out on profits. food insecurity, and drought.
#wildlife #awf #animals #africa #southsudan #apes
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