Many Rare Animal Species Recorded in Vu Quang National Park

According to information from Vu Quang National Park, through its automated camera trap system, the park has recorded the existence of many rare wild animal species. The large muntjac is currently classified as critically endangered according to the IUCN Red List (Photo: Vu Quang National Park). The automated camera trap system has captured images and [...] [...]

Guidelines for Organizing Activities in Response to International Biodiversity Day 2025

On May 9, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment issued Official Letter No. 1863/BNNMT-TTTT to ministries, central agencies, and organizations, and People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-administered cities regarding the organization of activities in response to International Biodiversity Day 2025.   Poster for International Biodiversity Day 2025. Accordingly, International Biodiversity Day 2025 (May 22) [...] [...]

Restoring the Indochinese Tiger Population and Vietnam’s Contributions

Within the tropical forest ecosystems of Southeast Asia, tigers have long been regarded as apex predators that play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. However, over the past several decades, tiger populations in the wild have declined dramatically due to habitat loss, illegal hunting, and wildlife trafficking. In this context, restoring the population of [...] [...]

Rare Egrets Appear in Gia Lai

On April 21, 2025, Mr. Vo Tan Cong, Secretary of the Party Committee of Ia Mrơn commune, Ia Pa district, Gia Lai province, announced that a flock of hundreds of rare egrets had appeared, foraging in rice fields in the area. Their diet typically consists of snails, frogs, crabs, and small fish.  The flock of [...] [...]

First Red-crowned Cranes from Thailand Arrive in Vietnam

Around 11:00 AM on April 19, 2025, six red-crowned cranes were brought into the specialized conservation area of ​​Tram Chim National Park (Dong Thap province) for continued care after being quarantined according to wildlife quarantine regulations at the Saigon Zoo. Red-crowned cranes in their natural habitat at Tram Chim National Park. Photo: Nguyen Van Hung. [...] [...]

Approval of the Planning Task for the Preservation, Restoration, and Recovery of the Na Hang – Lam Binh National Special Scenic Area

On April 15, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long signed Decision No. 763/QD-TTg approving the Planning Task for the Preservation, Restoration, and Recovery of the Na Hang – Lam Binh National Special Scenic Area (Decision No. 763/QD-TTg). A view of the Na Hang – Lam Binh Nature Reserve in Tuyen Quang province. Photo: Dao [...] [...]

Ecosystem Restoration After Natural Disasters

In the context of increasingly complex climate change, the frequency and intensity of natural disasters such as storms, floods, droughts, landslides, and forest fires are rising worldwide. These events not only cause significant socio-economic losses but also severely affect natural ecosystems and biodiversity. Therefore, ecosystem restoration after natural disasters has become an increasingly important task [...] [...]

Assessing the Effectiveness of Ecosystem Service Payments Linked to Biodiversity Conservation and Economic Development

In the context of increasing pressure on natural resources and biodiversity due to socio-economic development, the search for sustainable financial mechanisms to support ecosystem protection has become an urgent priority. One of the solutions adopted by many countries worldwide is the Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) mechanism. In Vietnam, the implementation of ecosystem service payment [...] [...]

Controlling Biological Invasions: Preventing and Managing Invasive Alien Species

In the context of globalization and the rapid expansion of international trade, transportation, and tourism, the risk of alien species entering new ecosystems has increased significantly. Many non-native species, once introduced into new environments, can spread rapidly, compete with native species, and cause serious impacts on biodiversity, economic activities, and even human health. As a [...] [...]

Community Livelihood Models Associated with Forest Conservation and Biodiversity Protection

In the context of increasing pressure on forest resources and biodiversity due to climate change, excessive resource exploitation, and expanding production activities, identifying solutions that harmonize economic development with nature protection has become an urgent priority. One effective approach being implemented in many localities in Vietnam is the development of community livelihood models associated with [...] [...]