China support instrumental in reducing elephant poaching in Kenya

By Lenah Bosibori

The Chinese government has completely closed down its domestic ivory market leading to the rise of African elephants in the wild.

In Kenya, – for instance-, the Chinese government has provided state of the art equipment like night goggles and, – camouflage gear, funding, vehicles for patrolling and tents for warmth at night.

Chinese President Xi Jinping made the announcement in September 2015, in a move that was widely celebrated by wildlife conservation organizations across the world. Since then, the Asian nation has taken actions to help reduce poaching and funded conservation efforts in several African countries.

Back in China, some charity organizations have been carrying out campaigns to educate the ordinary citizens on how illegal ivory trade in their country is threatening the African elephant.


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