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International partnership takes Wildscreen's work to the United Arab Emirates
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September 3rd 2008

Arabian oryx - overview

Wildscreen has formed an exciting international partnership with The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD). The three-year partnership will give Wildscreen vital investment to further develop its ARKive project, whilst giving the UAE the opportunity to raise awareness of the country's biodiversity.

Wildscreen will work with the EAD to raise awareness about species in the UAE that are threatened with extinction by researching and profiling them on ARKive. The EAD is continuously expanding its projects dedicated to preserving Abu Dhabi's wildlife, including reintroduction programs for the Arabian oryx in Abu Dhabi.

Harriet Nimmo, Chief Executive of Wildscreen said, "With species extinction now occurring at a faster rate than at any time in Earth's history, awareness-raising and education initiatives such as ARKive are more vital than ever. We are delighted to be working with the EAD and to have the opportunity to contribute to their ambitions to promote and conserve the environment in the UAE."

With vast experience of working with the wildlife filmmaking industry, scientists, conservationists and educators, Wildscreen are well placed to help UAE use films and photographs to promote the natural world.

EAD Secretary General, Majid Al Mansouri, quoted, "Abu Dhabi is an environmental haven waiting to be explored. We have taken the initiative to further our projects and to develop Abu Dhabi to become one of the most environmentally advanced areas in the world. With the Masdar initiative (a planned city in Abu Dhabi, which will rely entirely on solar energy and renewable energy sources) embracing renewable and sustainable energy technologies, and conservation projects that the EAD are working on in order to preserve our environment, we are preparing Abu Dhabi for the future. Working with Wildscreen and the ARKive project we will be able to highlight Abu Dhabi as a safe haven for the vast variety of species present in the Emirates."



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