Story | 18 Sep, 2023
Piloting volume-based waste fees in Hoi An, Viet Nam
The 2020 Viet Nam Law on Environmental Protection (LEP), which came into force in January 2021, includes new regulations on solid waste management.…
Story | 12 Sep, 2023
Marine turtle volunteers: a few reflections
Since 2014, IUCN Viet Nam has recruited volunteers to work in Bai Tu Long, Nui Chua, and Con Dao National Parks (NPs) as well as Hon Cau and Ly Son Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The aims are to raise public awareness on the importance of marine turtle conservation; help rangers move thousands…
News | 11 Sep, 2023
At the CBD COP 15 in December 2022, the State Parties, including Viet Nam, approved the 30x30 commitment to protect 30% of its land and sea area by 2030. In addition, Viet Nam joined the UK-led Global Ocean Alliance, which aims to protect at least 30% of the global oceans by 2030.
News | 20 Jul, 2023
IUCN Viet Nam and Hon Cau MPA are pleased to announce the call for sea turtle conservation volunteer programme 2023 in Hon Cau MPA, Binh Thuan Province.
Story | 08 Jul, 2023
Inception workshop on NbS for sustainable agriculture in Viet Nam
Story | 05 Jul, 2023
IUCN and Can Tho University’s DRAGON Institute Sign MoU
On 7 June 2023, IUCN and the Research Institute for Climate Change (DRAGON-Mekong Institute) at Can Tho University (CTU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on addressing the impacts of climate change in the Mekong Delta.
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Protecting Our Coasts: The Promise of Nature-Based Resilience
Coastal ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrasses, reefs and wetlands, provide natural protection against storm surges and other coastal climate impacts. But these ecosystems are vulnerable to damage, and themselves need to be preserved. Ocean acidification, rising sea levels, changes in water…
News | 25 May, 2023
On behalf of organizers, IUCN would like to express our sincere thanks for all applicants of marine turtle conservation volunteer programme in Con Dao National Park - Summer 2023.
Story | 11 May, 2023
2023 Call for Application: Sea turtles conservation volunteer programme in Con Dao National Park
IUCN Viet Nam and Con Dao National Park are pleased to announce the call for marine turtle conservation volunteer programme 2023 in Con Dao NP, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province, Viet Nam.
Grey literature | 2021
Workshop Summary The aim of this international workshop was answer questions, and to share knowledge on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) across IUCN’s and partner activities related to the topic. In all, 56 participants attended, representing parties from government, academia, NGOs, and…