KAREN COMMUNITIES REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN SALWEEN BASIN.

The Indigenous Karen communities in the Karen National Union (KNU) Mutraw District have released the Way Boo Hta Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to wildlife conservation in the Salween River Basin. The declaration, issued after a community gathering, emphasizes the importance of preserving biodiversity and indigenous stewardship traditions. Through the adoption of new action points, including ranger recruitment and training, nonhunting zones, and forest restoration, the communities aim to protect endangered wildlife and promote long-term conservation efforts in the region. The Salween River Basin, home to various species, is seen as a crucial biodiversity hotspot by the Karen communities, who seek to ensure the coexistence and thriving of both people and wildlife in the Salween Peace Park. [Extracted from the article]