China encourages its entrepreneurs to help the UN protect the
environment, Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Zhang Ming said on
Wednesday.
Speaking at the launch of a flamingo conservation program, a
project financially supported by Chinese billionaire Luo Hong,
Zhang said: "Luo Hong is a pioneer in this area. He deserves the
commendation and encouragement of all."
Bakery mogul Luo is also a photographer and environmentalist. He
has donated more than 10 million yuan ($1.3 million) to the UN
Environment Program (UNEP), of which 1 million yuan will be used
for flamingo protection.
The flamingo conservation program began with a two-day workshop
to develop strategies to increase the number of the birds in the
Rift Valley lakes of Kenya.
At the workshop, the ambassador said China has a long-term
cooperative relationship with the UNEP, World Wilde Fund for Nature
(WWF) and other international environmental organizations in
various fields.
"China is ready to do its utmost to protect our common land."
Zhang said.
(Photo by Luo
Hong)
(Xinhua News Agency July 20, 2007)
