As part of a program led by the United Nation’s Environmental Program (UNEP), Spain has just contributed $368,000 (U.S.) to help preserve the biodiversity (plants and animals) of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. The money will go directly to the Great Apes Survival Partnership (GRASP) whose mission is to help conserve endangered and critically important animals and ecosystems in the DRC. This list includes gorillas, bonobos, elephants, okapi, hippos and many more.

Spain has made this announcement during a gathering of 191 countries in Bonn, Germany discussing biodiversity and working together to find ways to significantly reduce biodiversity loss by 2010. Germany is also set to make a donation to efforts in the DRC, and the UNEP is encouraging other countries to join as well.

This work is critical for conservation of our creatures and our planet - it will provide education, protection, laws and law enforcement. From all of us at Bonobo Kids, we say: “Thanks Spain!!!”

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