Promoting Comprehensive and Sustainable Environmental Cooperation in the ASEAN Region

Southeast Asia is widely recognized as one of the most important biodiversity centers in the world. With diverse ecosystems ranging from tropical forests and wetlands to highland areas and rich marine and coastal environments, countries in the ASEAN region possess invaluable natural resources. However, alongside rapid economic development, urbanization, and population growth, the region’s natural [...] [...]

Strengthening Community Education in Natural Heritage Sites

Natural heritage sites are not only places that preserve outstanding values of landscapes, geology, and ecosystems, but they also play an important role in conserving biodiversity and raising public awareness about environmental protection. At a time when many ecosystems are under increasing pressure from economic development, tourism expansion, and climate change, strengthening community education in [...] [...]

Controlling Plastic Pollution in Marine Protected Areas

In recent decades, plastic pollution has become one of the most serious environmental challenges affecting marine ecosystems worldwide. Millions of tons of plastic waste are discharged into the oceans each year, posing significant threats to marine environments, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on marine resources. For marine protected areas (MPAs)—which [...] [...]

Strengthening the Implementation of National Obligations as a Contracting Party to the Ramsar Convention

Wetlands are among the most valuable ecosystems in terms of ecological and economic significance for sustainable development. Not only do they provide habitats for numerous rare and endangered species, but wetlands also deliver essential ecosystem services such as water regulation, disaster risk reduction, pollution filtration, and livelihood support for millions of people. However, under increasing [...] [...]

Promoting International Cooperation in Biodiversity Conservation

At a time when global biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, countries around the world increasingly recognize that nature conservation cannot be achieved through isolated national efforts alone. Natural ecosystems do not conform to political boundaries, and many species migrate across borders, making international cooperation essential for effective biodiversity conservation. For Vietnam—recognized as one [...] [...]

Participating in Global Financial Mechanisms for Nature and Biodiversity Conservation

As biodiversity loss accelerates at an unprecedented rate worldwide, mobilizing financial resources for nature conservation has become one of the top priorities of the international community. Numerous scientific assessments indicate that the global biodiversity financing gap amounts to hundreds of billions of dollars each year. This situation highlights the urgent need to establish and actively [...] [...]

Strengthening Integrated Management of Marine and Coastal Ecosystems for Climate Change Adaptation

Vietnam is a coastal nation with more than 3,260 kilometers of shoreline stretching across 28 coastal provinces and cities. Its marine and coastal zones host a wide range of ecosystems, including mangrove forests, coral reefs, seagrass beds, lagoons, tidal flats, and estuaries. These ecosystems play a vital role in conserving biodiversity while providing essential ecosystem [...] [...]

Restoring Key Ecosystems in Line with International Targets

Amid the accelerating decline of biodiversity and the growing impacts of climate change, restoring natural ecosystems has become one of the top priorities for the international community. Ecosystems such as natural forests, wetlands, coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests not only provide habitats for millions of species but also play an essential role in [...] [...]

Biodiversity Conservation Through the Stories of ASEAN Youth

As the world faces increasingly serious challenges related to biodiversity loss, climate change, and ecosystem degradation, the role of young people in nature conservation is becoming more prominent than ever. In Southeast Asia—one of the world’s major biodiversity hotspots—youth are emerging as a dynamic, creative, and passionate force in promoting initiatives to protect the environment. [...] [...]

Celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025

Every year, the International Day for Biological Diversity is observed to raise public awareness about the importance of nature and to encourage concrete actions to protect ecosystems around the world. In 2025, the event continues to be widely celebrated by many countries through a variety of activities aimed at spreading the message of conserving nature [...] [...]