Expanding Protected Areas, Restoring Ecosystems, and Protecting Precious Genetic Resources to Respond to Climate Change

In the context of increasingly complex climate change and the rapid decline of global biodiversity, expanding protected areas, restoring degraded ecosystems, and safeguarding precious genetic resources have become critical solutions for protecting nature and strengthening ecosystem resilience. For Viet Nam—recognized as one of the world’s biodiversity-rich countries but also highly vulnerable to climate change—implementing these [...] [...]

Focusing on Expanding and Upgrading the System of Nature Reserves and Biodiversity Corridors

In the context of rapid global biodiversity loss driven by climate change, excessive resource exploitation, and expanding socio-economic development activities, the expansion and upgrading of systems of nature reserves and biodiversity corridors have become key solutions for protecting ecosystems and rare species. In Viet Nam, efforts to strengthen and develop protected area systems are being [...] [...]

Implementing the Biodiversity Conservation Plan of Hanoi City to 2030

Amid rapid urbanization and increasing socio-economic development pressures, biodiversity conservation in major cities has become an essential task to ensure sustainable development. For Hanoi—the political, economic, and cultural center of Vietnam—the development and implementation of the Biodiversity Conservation Plan to 2030 represents a strategic step toward protecting natural ecosystems, preserving biological resources, and improving the [...] [...]

Reviewing the Decentralization of Nature Conservation: Clarifying Processes and Responsibilities

In the context of rapid global biodiversity loss and increasing pressure on natural ecosystems from socio-economic development, the management and conservation of nature require stronger coordination among multiple levels of government and sectors. In Viet Nam, the system of nature reserves, national parks, biosphere reserves, and other ecologically important areas plays a crucial role in [...] [...]

The Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Agency: Building Harmonious, Stable, and Progressive Labor Relations

In the context of increasing demands on natural resource management and biodiversity conservation, building a professional, united, and effective working environment plays a particularly important role for state management agencies. At the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Agency (NBCA), the development of harmonious, stable, and progressive labor relations not only contributes to improving institutional performance but [...] [...]

Implementing the Biodiversity Law to Conserve Natural Resources

As natural ecosystems around the world face increasing pressure from economic development, climate change, and the overexploitation of natural resources, strengthening legal frameworks for nature conservation has become more urgent than ever. In Vietnam, the promulgation of the Biodiversity Law has created an important legal foundation for protecting ecosystems, species, and valuable genetic resources. After [...] [...]

Promoting the Role of Communities in Conservation Monitoring

In the context of rapidly declining global biodiversity, strengthening effective and sustainable conservation solutions has become a priority for many countries. In addition to the role of government authorities, scientific institutions, and forest protection forces, local communities are increasingly recognized as an essential force in monitoring and protecting natural resources. Promoting community participation in conservation [...] [...]

Promoting Communication to Change Consumer Behavior Toward Wildlife Products

Over the past decades, illegal hunting, trade, and consumption of wildlife products have become one of the main drivers of global biodiversity loss. Many species are now facing the risk of extinction due to demand for wildlife products used as food, traditional medicine, ornaments, or luxury gifts. In response to this situation, alongside law enforcement [...] [...]

Strengthening Interdisciplinary Research on Biodiversity

In the context of rapidly declining global biodiversity caused by climate change, environmental degradation, and increasing socio-economic development pressures, improving the effectiveness of scientific research has become a critical factor in nature conservation. In reality, the challenges facing biodiversity conservation today are increasingly complex and interconnected, involving not only biological and ecological aspects but also [...] [...]

Connecting Youth with Nature Conservation and Biodiversity

In the context of growing global environmental challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution, raising public awareness and encouraging community participation in conservation efforts has become increasingly important. Among various social groups, youth are widely recognized as a key force capable of driving positive change. Engaging young people in nature conservation and biodiversity [...] [...]