elephant conservation

collocation in English

meaningsofelephantandconservation

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elephant
noun[C]
uk
/ˈel.ɪ.fənt/us
/ˈel.ə.fənt/
a very large grey mammal that has a trunk (= long nose) with which it can pick ...
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conservation
noun[U]
uk
/ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌkɑːn.sɚˈveɪ.ʃən/
the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of ...
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(Definition ofelephantandconservationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Proceeds from the sales are being directed back intoelephantconservationand community programmes.
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Then,elephantconservationwill benefit by resumed trade.
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Second, the willingness to donate money forelephantconservationprojects likely increases with income.
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This means that the current success of the trade ban in promotingelephantconservationmay not be permanent.
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Assuming a minimum benchmark cost of $175 per elephant per year, the total benefits ofelephantconservationshould amount to $87.5 x 106 per year.
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Proceeds from the sales are being directed back intoelephantconservationand community programmes.
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Will he please consider earmarking far more money forelephantconservationschemes?
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So we saw an urgent need to develop greater understanding among all concerned on the question ofelephantconservationand trade.
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I therefore welcome this opportunity to review action on promotingelephantconservation.
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We estimate that conservation projects supported by the aid programme, which may include benefits toelephantconservation, will amount to £2·85 million in the current financial year.
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May we have a debate onelephantconservationand other animal welfare issues?
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Conflicts between elephants and a growing human population are a major issue inelephantconservation.
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He is also an ambassador forelephantconservation.
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