29 Mar 2024
Saturday 18 February 2017 - 12:04
Story Code : 251534

Cultural activity needed to save endangered animal species

IFP- The majority of people who damage the environment just consider their own personal advantage with no regard for their national identity and interests, expressed Ali Vaqfchi, an Iranian lawmaker, emphasizing the need to reform the public understanding of environment.

According to a Farsi report by ICANA, he announced that Iranian Parliaments Agriculture Commission is to evaluate the status of endangered species.

vaqfchiMeasures such as cultural activity, the correction of existing view of the environment and wildlife, and a raised public awareness about the danger of rare animal species extinction are required to protect the environment more efficiently, he pointed out.

Vaqfchi believes that a higher number of rangers wont reduce the risk of rare species extinction, nor does severe penalties for hunters.

It is preferable to spend a portion of Environment Departments budget on public awareness and cultural activities to protect the endangered species.

Taking advantage of the private sectors capacities is the best way to protect and reproduce the rare species, he added, referring to the fact that the Iranian Environment Department is facing a shortage of funds, and thus, is unable to cover the costs of reviving Iranian (Asiatic) cheetah and leopard.

Mentioning the governments environmental duties based on the 6th Development Plan, he said that the state should develop and implement the plans for protection of four Iranian environmental zones, and endangered species, using the voluntary capacities of individuals and bodies.

The government must pay special attention to the implementation of these tasks, prioritizing the protection of endangered species.
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