On 10th September 2012, the press conference was held in Shanghai for Panda Quest, to search for the next Chengdu Pambassadors. The next three Pambassadors will participate in the global panda conservation tour in 2013, a globe trotting experience to visit pandas all over the world and initiate local activities to raise awareness for endangered animal protection. This year's program shifts the focus from panda breeding and rehabilitation in captivity to reintroduction into the wild.
From right to left,Dr. Zhang Zhihe, Director of Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Ms. Yang Fang, Assistant County Director, UNDP China
Mr. Jiang Chu, Deputy-Directer of the Forestry Bureau of Sichuan
Mr. Peter Knights, Founder of WildAid
Mr. Yao Ming,, former NBA basketball player
Yumiko Kajiwara, Pambassador 2010
Ali Shakorian. Pambassador 2010
Pambassador Ali (from Sweden) and I did a speech to introduce Pambassador 2010 and to talk about the wonderful experiences we had as Pambassadors.
Pambassador 2010 Official Website
If you have a strong passion to nature and animal conservation, and are willing to learn and spread the word about complex dynamics of animal conservation, apply now and become next Pambassador! For further information about Panda Quest, please click here:
Panda Quest, search for next Pambassadors
Here are the links to news about the press conference in Shanghai.
FIRSTPOST
People's Daily Online
CNN GO
Nikkei Shinbun Online
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Official Website
WildAid Official Website
Pambassador Yumiko Kajiwara
