Taipei, Oct. 17 (CNA) An exhibition on biodiversity and humanity presented by the French Institute opened Tuesday at the National Taiwan Museum in the hope of "reviving" awareness on environmental protection in Taiwan, according to the organizers.
The exhibition, which will run through Dec. 17, features photographs, posters and various images on 10 biodiversity-related topics including environmental protection, health, fishing, forestry, tourism, fresh water, climate and society, in an attempt to advocate the close relationship between humans and the environment.
The exhibition is specifically targets children, said Jean-Claude Poimboeuf, director of the French Institute.
"I have noticed that more people in Taiwan -- and those in France as well -- understand that we need to respect nature and the environment, which is a good sign, " Poimboeuf said.
He also noted that in France, environmental protection not only helps nature but the people as well.