Angola's Commitment to Fighting Environmental Crimes Hailed

Luanda — The Angolan government's commitment to combat environmental crime, with emphasis on the capture and burning of ivory, was recognized by the International Giants Summit, held from 15 to 17 March this year in Gaberone, capital of Botswana.

The event, which was attended by Angolan senior staff from the Ministry of Environment and representatives of the Kissama Foundation, aimed at addressing the situation of the African elephant, highlighting the capture and burning of ivory and other derivatives in 2016, in the light of the Plan of the SADC Elephants, a document that was drawn up with the active participation of Angola.

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