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Date: Mon, 23 Jun 1997 02:28:36 -0700 (PDT)
From: David J Knowles <dknowles@dowco.com>
To: ar-news@envirolink.org
Subject: [CA] Asian Conservation Awareness Program launched in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, B.C. - The Asian Conservation Awareness Program was introduced in
Vancouver this weekend.
ACAP, which is run by the Washington, D.C.-based Global Survival Network
together with local partners in countries around the world.
Originally launched in Taiwan in November, 1996, the program aims to reduce,
and eventually eliminate, the consumption of endangered species.
GSN plans to have locally-sponsored programs in Hong Kong, mainland China,
South Korea, Singapore and cities throughout Europe and North America which
have large Asian communities. Each program will be in run in partnership
with a local organization - in Vancouver, this is being done by Bear Watch.
Initially, ACAP is concentrating on the use of tiger, bear and rhino parts
in traditional Chinese medicine, and the use of elephant ivory and sea
turtle shell as luxury items.
The Vancouver launch consisted of a opening ceremony, including the taking
of pledges by prominent members of the local Asian community.
Participants in the exhibition included Canada Customs; Environment Canada; Bear Watch; the Traditional Chinese Medicine & Accupuncturists Society; Tiger Foundation; B.C. Endangered Species Coalition; the Taipei Economic &
Cultural Office (the de facto Taiwanese Consulate in Vancouver); and
S.U.C.E.S.S. - Vancouver's largest Chinese immigrant support service.
Peter Knights, ACAP founder and international coordinator, stated he was
extremely happy to see the participation of, and the embracing of the
program by, the such major players in the local Asiam community as S.U.C.E.S.S.
