Poaching threatens livelihoods, education and development in parts of Africa by causing insecurity losses of tourism revenue. No one who sees the results firsthand, as I did, would ever buy ivory or rhino horn.
Much of China＇s health assistance is used to expand Africa＇s capacity to be self- sufficient and boost its own economic development. China is supporting Africa＇s health progress through its investments in health re...Much of China＇s health assistance is used to expand Africa＇s capacity to be self- sufficient and boost its own economic development. China is supporting Africa＇s health progress through its investments in health research and development,展开更多
China shares its experience with other developing countries to enhance their resilience in the face of climate change AS the debilitating results of climate change sweep the globe,China has launched a host of South-So...China shares its experience with other developing countries to enhance their resilience in the face of climate change AS the debilitating results of climate change sweep the globe,China has launched a host of South-South initiatives to share its climate adaptation experience with other developing countries and facilitate dialogue and resource sharing. The collaboration is being implemented under the aegis of Adapting to Climate Change in China（ACCC） - a unique and innovative UK-Chinese-Swiss initiative linking climate change research to policy making and development.Now in its fourth and final year.展开更多
WORK is well underway on a study by Chinese experts to identify and rectify technical and managerial troubles bedeviling the legend- ary Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority （TAZARA）. Originally completed in 1975, and ...WORK is well underway on a study by Chinese experts to identify and rectify technical and managerial troubles bedeviling the legend- ary Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority （TAZARA）. Originally completed in 1975, and financed and built by China, the line is cur- rently facing imminent collapse due to mismanagement, financial difficulties and inadequate maintenance.展开更多
Sino-African media cooperation adds another dimension to socio-political understanding MEDIA cooperation between China and Africa shifted into another gear recently when the inaugural Forum on China-Africa Media Coope...Sino-African media cooperation adds another dimension to socio-political understanding MEDIA cooperation between China and Africa shifted into another gear recently when the inaugural Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation in Beijing, held August 21-25, adopted a raft of rules and agreements laying the groundwork for future partnerships. Meeting under the theme, ＂Exchange, Cooperation and Develop-展开更多
THIS year, World Food Day celebrations on October 16 underlined something more in Africa - an ap- preciation of Chinese investments in agriculture, crucial for the continent＇s stable development and poverty reduction...THIS year, World Food Day celebrations on October 16 underlined something more in Africa - an ap- preciation of Chinese investments in agriculture, crucial for the continent＇s stable development and poverty reduction Agriculture being a pillar of the economy and a devel- opment priority in most African countries, the Chinese Government attaches great importance to mutually ben- eficial agricultural cooperation. It has helped many African countries sustainably develop their agricultural capacities.展开更多
DESPITE considerable efforts to combat wildlife poaching, it continues to threaten endangered animals worldwide. In Africa. poaching is having a devastating impact on the continent＇s wildlife population. According to...DESPITE considerable efforts to combat wildlife poaching, it continues to threaten endangered animals worldwide. In Africa. poaching is having a devastating impact on the continent＇s wildlife population. According to the International Fund for Animal Welfare （IFAW）,展开更多
CHINA has pledged its full support and cooperation with developing countries by providing platforms for ex- change of technology and knowledge. This was reaffirmed at the Sixth Global South-South Development Expo wher...CHINA has pledged its full support and cooperation with developing countries by providing platforms for ex- change of technology and knowledge. This was reaffirmed at the Sixth Global South-South Development Expo where China was represented via the Shanghai-based South-South Global Asset and Technology Exchange （SS-GATE）. The expo was hosted at the United Nations Environment Program （UNEP） headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 28 to November 1. 2013.展开更多
AS environmental preservation takes a more prominent role in global planning, China is making massive investments in African forestry, helping the continent to improve governance of its timber trade and sustainable fo...AS environmental preservation takes a more prominent role in global planning, China is making massive investments in African forestry, helping the continent to improve governance of its timber trade and sustainable forest management,展开更多
AS maritime crimes continue to frustrate trade along Indian Ocean waters, economic stability and prosperity across the nations bordering these waters remains a chal-lenge, A November 2013 World Bank/UN report said pir...AS maritime crimes continue to frustrate trade along Indian Ocean waters, economic stability and prosperity across the nations bordering these waters remains a chal-lenge, A November 2013 World Bank/UN report said pirates operating off the Horn of Africa netted more than $400 million in ransom money between 2005 and 2012.展开更多
A tripartite collaboration between China, the United Nations Environment Program （UNEP） and 16 African countries has achieved considerable success in water re- sources management and water-saving agriculture, The C...A tripartite collaboration between China, the United Nations Environment Program （UNEP） and 16 African countries has achieved considerable success in water re- sources management and water-saving agriculture, The China-Africa Cooperation Program for Environment in Africa, signed in November 2008, is implemented under the Africa Ministerial Conference on Environment （AMCEN） and the African Union （AU）. Having proved an immense success in South-South cooperation, the agreement was renewed in November 2011 to initiate four regional projects for Phase Ⅱ of the cooperation.展开更多
China steps up seizures in the fight against illegal wildlife tradeDespite considerable efforts to combat wildlife poaching,the practice continues to threaten endangered species all over the world.In Africa,it is havi...China steps up seizures in the fight against illegal wildlife tradeDespite considerable efforts to combat wildlife poaching,the practice continues to threaten endangered species all over the world.In Africa,it is having a devastating impact on the continent’s wildlife population.展开更多
文摘Poaching threatens livelihoods, education and development in parts of Africa by causing insecurity losses of tourism revenue. No one who sees the results firsthand, as I did, would ever buy ivory or rhino horn.
文摘Much of China＇s health assistance is used to expand Africa＇s capacity to be self- sufficient and boost its own economic development. China is supporting Africa＇s health progress through its investments in health research and development,
文摘China shares its experience with other developing countries to enhance their resilience in the face of climate change AS the debilitating results of climate change sweep the globe,China has launched a host of South-South initiatives to share its climate adaptation experience with other developing countries and facilitate dialogue and resource sharing. The collaboration is being implemented under the aegis of Adapting to Climate Change in China（ACCC） - a unique and innovative UK-Chinese-Swiss initiative linking climate change research to policy making and development.Now in its fourth and final year.
文摘WORK is well underway on a study by Chinese experts to identify and rectify technical and managerial troubles bedeviling the legend- ary Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority （TAZARA）. Originally completed in 1975, and financed and built by China, the line is cur- rently facing imminent collapse due to mismanagement, financial difficulties and inadequate maintenance.
文摘Sino-African media cooperation adds another dimension to socio-political understanding MEDIA cooperation between China and Africa shifted into another gear recently when the inaugural Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation in Beijing, held August 21-25, adopted a raft of rules and agreements laying the groundwork for future partnerships. Meeting under the theme, ＂Exchange, Cooperation and Develop-
文摘THIS year, World Food Day celebrations on October 16 underlined something more in Africa - an ap- preciation of Chinese investments in agriculture, crucial for the continent＇s stable development and poverty reduction Agriculture being a pillar of the economy and a devel- opment priority in most African countries, the Chinese Government attaches great importance to mutually ben- eficial agricultural cooperation. It has helped many African countries sustainably develop their agricultural capacities.
文摘DESPITE considerable efforts to combat wildlife poaching, it continues to threaten endangered animals worldwide. In Africa. poaching is having a devastating impact on the continent＇s wildlife population. According to the International Fund for Animal Welfare （IFAW）,
文摘CHINA has pledged its full support and cooperation with developing countries by providing platforms for ex- change of technology and knowledge. This was reaffirmed at the Sixth Global South-South Development Expo where China was represented via the Shanghai-based South-South Global Asset and Technology Exchange （SS-GATE）. The expo was hosted at the United Nations Environment Program （UNEP） headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 28 to November 1. 2013.
文摘AS environmental preservation takes a more prominent role in global planning, China is making massive investments in African forestry, helping the continent to improve governance of its timber trade and sustainable forest management,
文摘AS maritime crimes continue to frustrate trade along Indian Ocean waters, economic stability and prosperity across the nations bordering these waters remains a chal-lenge, A November 2013 World Bank/UN report said pirates operating off the Horn of Africa netted more than $400 million in ransom money between 2005 and 2012.
文摘A tripartite collaboration between China, the United Nations Environment Program （UNEP） and 16 African countries has achieved considerable success in water re- sources management and water-saving agriculture, The China-Africa Cooperation Program for Environment in Africa, signed in November 2008, is implemented under the Africa Ministerial Conference on Environment （AMCEN） and the African Union （AU）. Having proved an immense success in South-South cooperation, the agreement was renewed in November 2011 to initiate four regional projects for Phase Ⅱ of the cooperation.
文摘China steps up seizures in the fight against illegal wildlife tradeDespite considerable efforts to combat wildlife poaching,the practice continues to threaten endangered species all over the world.In Africa,it is having a devastating impact on the continent’s wildlife population.
