The Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development – Germany and Project ZooMap team headed by Dr. Denise Margaret Matias paid a courtesy visit to Palawan Governor V. Dennis Socrates last August 17 at the Provincial Capitol.

The team discussed its research objectives focusing on the best practices and management of Biosphere Reserve in Palawan.

“This project is funded by a Germany-based foundation and we aim to investigate the role of socio-cultural relations in zoonoses including the endangered species like Philippine Pangolin and assessing the role of cultural practices in enabling wildlife trade,” explained by Dr. Matias.

The ZooMap Germany team is composed of Project Coordinator Stephanie Murr, Mr. Saleem Haddad from Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development together with Philippine counterpart Prof. Neliza Tabi, Prof. Marilyn Baaco, Prof. Imelda Pacaldo, Mr. Jordan Mosquito, Dr. Rodolfo Abalus Jr, and Mr. Jandi Panolino from Palawan State University campuses.

Meanwhile, the Palawan government expressed support to Project ZooMap objectives particularly in providing the necessary information and assistance on biosphere conservation studies.