THE Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Snow Leopard Conservation Alliance was established Monday in Xining, capital city of Northwest China’s Qinghai Province. The alliance was jointly initiated by the provincial forestry and grassland bureau, the municipal government of Xining, the Sanjiangyuan National Park administration, the Qinghai administration of the Qilian Mountain National Park, and Eco-Bridge Continental. It has seen the participation of more than 90 government agencies, universities, research institutions, social organizations and enterprises from across the country. The establishment of the alliance is expected to integrate and optimize the strengths and resources of all parties involved in snow leopard conservation. (Xinhua) |