The signing of the plan is in terms of the Memorandum of Understanding on co-operation in the field of Biodiversity Conservation and Protection that was signed in Hanoi, Vietnam, in December 2012. It provides further impetus to the commitment to fighting the scourge of rhino poaching in South Africa.
The action plan has been developed, and will be implemented, in accordance with the terms of the MoU, which is aimed at promoting co-operation between the parties in the field of biodiversity management, conservation and protection, law enforcement, compliance with CITES, technology transfer, and other relevant legislation and conventions on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.
