Environment

Vietnam has four new ASEAN Heritage Parks

Four more protected areas in Vietnam have been recognised as ASEAN Heritage Parks, making the country home to the largest number of such parks in the region.
Vietnam has four new ASEAN Heritage Parks ảnh 1The ASEAN Heritage Park certificates are presented at a ceremony held in Da Lat city on December 10 (Photo: VNA)

Lam Dong (VNA)– Four more protected areas in Vietnam have been recognised as ASEAN HeritageParks, making the country home to the largest number of such parks in theregion.

The newly designated sites are Bidoup – Nui BaNational Park in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong; Vu Quang NationalPark, which is located between Pu Mat National Park of Nghe An province andPhong Nha – Ke Bang National Park of Quang Binh province in the central region;Lo Go – Xa Mat National Park in the southern province of Tay Ninh; and NgocLinh Nature Reserve in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum.

The certificates were presented at a ceremonyheld in Lam Dong’s Da Lat city on December 10.

Addressing the event, Director of the VietnamEnvironment Administration Nguyen Van Tai said the ASEAN Heritage Parksprogramme, carried out since 2003, aims to conserve biodiversity in the areasof regional and international importance, help improve public awareness of theenvironment, and demonstrate the ASEAN people’s aspiration for natureconservation and sustainable development.

At the 15th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on theEnvironment last October, the four parks of Vietnam were recognised, raisingthe ASEAN Heritage Parks in the country to 10 – the largest number in theregion, he added.

The other sites in Vietnam are Ba Be, Kon KaKinh, Chu Mom Ray, Hoang Lien, U Minh Thuong, and Bai Tu Long national parks./.
VNA
#ASEAN Heritage Parks#Bidoup – Nui Ba National Park#Vu Quang National Park#Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park#Lo Go – Xa Mat National Park#Ngoc Linh Nature Reserve#updated Vietnam news#Vietnamplus#Vietnam News Agency
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Central province meets criteria for Global Geopark

Central province meets criteria for Global Geopark

The central province of Phu Yen has sufficient conditions to set up a Global Geopark, Guy Martini, Chairman of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council, said after a field trip to the site earlier this week.
Ministry gets tough on nature preservation violations

Ministry gets tough on nature preservation violations

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed to raise the fines to 400 million VND (17,240 USD) for violations on environmental protection, biodiversity preservation and protection of natural ecosystems.

See more

Kon Plong district in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum (Photo: VNA)

3.7 magnitude earthquake hits Kon Tum

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit Kon Plong district in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on October 23 evening, according to the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Geophysics.

Nha Trang Bay covers nearly 250 km2 and is one of the 16 marine protected areas in Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)

Nha Trang bay marine ecosystem records positive recovery

The marine ecosystem of the Nha Trang bay in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa has gradually shown positive recovery after more than 1.5 years implementing concerted solutions under a masterplan to preserve and restore coral reefs there.

At the ENV's press conference on October 22. (Photo: VNA)

ENV helps Vietnam do away with bear farming

The Education for Nature – Vietnam (ENV), Vietnam’s first non-governmental organisation focused on wildlife conservation, organised a press conference on October 22 to review its efforts over the past two decades to end bear farming for bile in the country.

Plastic bottles arranged to create a beautiful ceiling lighting system. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam promoting circular economy through waste, packaging recycling

Sorting, collecting, and recycling packaging is one of the solutions that not only helps regenerate products but also effectively reduces environmental pollution, heard a conference on circular economy held within the framework of the Green Economy Forum and Exhibition (GEFE) 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City on October 22.

Reviving 'Green Belt' in south-central region

Reviving 'Green Belt' in south-central region

Mangrove forests are a unique and rare ecosystem that form in coastal areas and river estuaries that are influenced by tidal effects. Occupying just over 1% of Vietnam’s total forest area (14.4 million ha), yet they play a pivotal role in mitigating the impact of climate change.

UNDP recommends Can Tho establish river waste collection system

UNDP recommends Can Tho establish river waste collection system

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho generates approximately 650 tons of waste daily. While the garbage collection rate is relatively high at 85%, the city continues to struggle with waste management that ends up in waterways, floating markets, rivers, and lakes.

Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, Deputy Head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the UN, speak at the debate. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam raises suggestions at UNGA’s environmental, climate debate

Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, Deputy Head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the UN, on October 16 recommended several issues that the organisation and its member states should prioritise and promote in the coming time, at a meeting hosted by the Economic and Financial Committee of the UN General Assembly (UNGA)’s 77th Session.

Representatives from ministries, agencies and organisations at the launch of the ASEAN Eco-Schools Vietnam Award 2024. (Photo: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn)

ASEAN Eco-schools Award launched in Vietnam

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, in coordination with the Office of the ASEAN Senior Officials on the Environment (ASOEN) in Vietnam and relevant units, held a ceremony on October 14 to launch the ASEAN Eco-Schools Vietnam Award 2024.

The National Forestry Planning for the 2021 – 2030 period, with a vision to 2050 sets a target of forest coverage rate of 42-43%. (Photo: VNA)

National Forestry Planning announced

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has set a target of reaching a stable national forest cover rate of 42-43%, focusing on improving forest quality by 2030.

Delegates at second AZEC Leaders' Meeting (Photo: VNA)

PM urges drastic action for net-zero emission in Asia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged countries to take more drastic actions, with stronger will and determination, to tackle climate change, aiming for net-zero emissions across Asia as soon as possible.

Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam observes International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development coordinated with the United Nations (UN) representative agencies in Vietnam and the Thua Thien-Hue provincial People's Committee on October 11 held a ceremony in response to the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction and ASEAN Day for Disaster Management in Hue city.

A view of the K50 Waterfall (Hang En Waterfall) in the Kon Ka Kinh National Park in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai. (Photo: VNA)

Network to connect ASEAN Heritage Parks in Vietnam

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) is developing a network to connect ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) in Vietnam, as part of activities in implementing the National Biodiversity Strategy to 2030, with a vision for 2050.

At the event (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam’s forestry sector leads in achieving net negative emissions

Forestry is now the only sector capable of achieving net negative emissions, thanks to the Government's forestry development policies, including the closure of natural forests, forest protection and development, coupled with international sponsorship, said Director of the Forestry Department Tran Quang Bao.

An entrepreneur pitches his ideas to the panel of experts at the workshop. (Photo: VNA)

Forest programme boosts local businesses

Vietnam has increased forest coverage from 23% in 1994 to more than 45% today, demonstrating a remarkable commitment to forestation, according to Alexis Corblin, Regional Technical Advisor of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

PM Pham Minh Chinh chairs the meeting (Photo: VNA)

PM urges drastic action for green transition

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 2 called for stronger determination and more drastic action to combat climate change, stressing that green transformation, energy transition, and greenhouse gas emission reduction are inevitable and irreversible trends.