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Harrison Ford TV Public Service Announcements on Wildlife Trafficking

June 5, 2008

The U.S. Department of State, in partnership with WildAid, has produced three television public service announcements (PSAs) to combat wildlife trafficking featuring renowned actor Harrison Ford. More than 30 U.S. embassies in all regions of the world will showcase the PSAs in a global launch beginning June 5, World Environment Day. The ads will also be broadcast globally on television and cable stations.

WildAid and Tencent Announce Strategic Partnership to Promote Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Protection

June 2, 2008

International conservation organization, WildAid and leading Chinese internet company, Tencent, today announced the formal signing of a strategic partnership agreement to promote wildlife conservation and environmental protection.

Major Singapore Resort Says No to Shark Fin Soup

May 29, 2008

Resorts World at Sentosa (RWS) today launched a fund to sponsor research, education and conservation efforts related to marine life, to further the marine conservation cause. The RWS Marine Life Fund will dispatch up to SGD$100,000 each year in 2008 and 2009 and up to SGD$1 million each year from 2010 when the Resort opens.

Shark fin soup threatens to wipe out the world’s oldest predator and damage consumer health

May 15, 2008

International conservation group WildAid and the Singapore Environment Council today launched a new report and public service campaign to raise the alarm that sharks continued to be slaughtered in vast numbers to supply shark fin soup. Analysis of trade data indicated that fins from between 40 to 70 million sharks are being used annually for soup.

WildAid Partners with World Channel Inc.

March 27, 2008

WildAid's new partner, KMTP32 World Channel, is now showing our PSAs in their primetime schedule, bringing our conservation messages to the Chinese community in California's Bay Area.

World Channel is a diverse and multi-faceted entertainment company that provides quality in-language entertainment to Chinese communities in key cities across North America. We would like to extend a special thank you to World Channel as their generous donation of airtime will be instrumental in reaching out to the Chinese American community.

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