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《瀕危野生動植物種國際貿易公約》（簡稱《華約》）第十四屆會議已於2007年6月15日結束，並在各方面取得不同的成效。在保育木材方面，成果未如理想。不過在保育海洋方面，締約國卻成功在公約的附錄I及II加入新的品種，雖然它們未能把握機會，將若干珊瑚和鯊魚品種加入公約內。至於象牙方面，締約國亦取得共識，同意停止進行象牙貿易九年。

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還在計劃怎樣與家人或朋友過一個既難忘，又可以遠離繁囂的暑假嗎？參與本會悉心設計的米埔暑期親子活動，您將會對大自然有一番新體驗。

活動1：米埔探索日 「米埔探索日」為特別設計的米埔參觀活動，參加者可參觀米埔內的自然生態；活動設有多個攤位遊戲，除有專業導師介紹米埔內各種野生生物外，更加設「小黑 LoLo」手偶劇、製作蘆葦紙、點蟲蟲等活動。 活動日期：2007年8月19日 會員費用：港幣120元　非會員費用：港幣180元

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活動2: 米埔「點蟲蟲」 昆蟲通常給人毛骨悚然和噁心的感覺。不過，大部分人並不知道，昆蟲其實對我們的生態環境十分重要，是大自然不可缺少的生物。導賞人員在這個長達三小時的野外觀察之旅中，將以互動遊戲，向大小朋友介紹米埔自然保護區內的淡水池塘、基圍、蘆葦叢和紅樹林等自然生境，去認識昆蟲的奇妙世界。透過這些非一般的體驗，參加者將對各昆蟲種類有進一步認識，更了解人類和大自然之間的相互關係。 活動日期：2007年7月15日、8月12日 費用：港幣70元

詳情及報名，請致電：2526 4473　或瀏覽米埔公眾自然導賞活動網頁

於六月初，三十六位少年警訊深資領袖在海下灣海岸公園參加了由世界自然基金會帶領的浮潛活動，為「少年警訊環保專章計劃」第一階段劃上完美句號。這是一個令他們難以忘懷的經歷，因為參加者可以近距離接觸奇妙的海洋環境及不同種類的生物！

承蒙匯豐銀行慈善基金的慷慨資助，警察公共關係科與世界自然基金會合作推行一項為期兩年的少年警訊環保專章計劃。三十六名深資領袖已順利完成在三月至六月舉行的第一階段培訓，包括研討會、導修課、戶外考察與義務保育工作，研習有關本地及全球環境課題，以及掌握舉辦環境教育活動的技巧。在即將開始的第二階段培訓中，他們將肩負起培訓四百名少訊領袖的責任，協助世界自然基金會職員帶領一個為少訊領袖而設的米埔環境教育項目，及為少訊領袖策劃一個戶外環境教育考察活動。

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The 14th conference of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, or CITES, finished on 15 June 2007 with mixed conservation results. There were disappointments in timber conservation efforts, while for marine there were successful additions to both Appendix I & II of CITES and missed opportunities of listing some coral and shark species. As for ivory, a nine-year suspension of ivory trading was agreed.

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Still wondering where to spend a fun summer in the nature with your families and friends? WWF offers you 2 fantastic ideas to consider:

Activity 1: Discovering Mai Po WWF will launch a brand new visiting programme entitled "Discovering Mai Po" in this summer. By joining this programme, visitors can appreciate Mai Po’s natural beauty and at the same time participate in the interactive activities such as Amazing reeds, Handcrafting workshop, "Black-faced Spoonbill" Puppet Show and get to know Mai Po Insect. Date: 19 August 2007 Concession: HK$120 General public: HK$180

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Activity 2: Insect Watch Bugs. Yuk! The usual natural response evoked on the subject of insects. Yet, most people do not know how vital and indispensable the roles insects play in our environment. Led by a nature interpreter, this three-hour activity-based field trip will introduce children and their families to the world of insects. They will be guided trough the Mai Po Reserve and given the opportunity to explore the various habitats that insects occupy, including freshwater ponds, Gei wai, reed beds and mangroves. Through these adventurous experiences, you will not only learn about different insect species but also understand more about the inter-relationship between human and the natural environment. Date: 15 July and 12 August 2007 Fee: HK$70

For enquiry and enrollment: please call 2526 4473 or visit "Visiting Mai Po - Public Guided Tours" webpages.

In early June, 36 JPC (Junior Police Call) advanced leaders participated in a WWF-guided snorkeling activity in Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park as the last training session of the "JPC Environmental Badge Scheme" Phase 1. It was an unforgettable experience for the participants because they had a personal touch to the amazing marine environment and inhabiting wildlife!

With generous donations from The Hongkong Bank Foundation, WWF has provided the technical support to the Police Public Relations Branch to develop a two-year pilot scheme for the JPC Environmental Badge. The 36 advanced leaders finished a series of trainings which include seminars, tutorials, field trips and voluntary work from March to June this year, to gain a wide range of knowledge on both local and global environmental issues and techniques in organizing environmental education activities. In the forthcoming Phase 2, they will be responsible for training 400 JPC leaders by assisting WWF staff in carrying out an environmental education programme in Mai Po. They will also take the lead in the planning and implementation of another field trip for the JPC leaders.

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