Home Viet Nam Human Rights » home » News » political-social » Vietnam actively cooperates with int’l partners for conservation

Vietnam actively cooperates with int’l partners for conservation

1/9/18

Việt Nam is strengthening its co-operation with international organisations to protect endangered species, an official has said.
Speaking on Thursday at the signing ceremony for memorandum of understanding between the Vietnam Environment Administration (VEA) and Four Paws, an internal animal welfare organisation, Nguyễn Văn Tài, head of VEA, said to conserve and promote the value of biodiversity in Việt Nam, all of society must participate, and international was a must.
He also said the country wanted to foster ties with domestic and international partners, agencies and organisations in the fight against illegal wildlife trade, consumption and protection.
Under the deal, the two parties will share experience and technical support to conserve wildlife in Việt Nam.
Việt Nam has a great diversity of ecosystems, species and genetic resources, especially rare and endemic species. However, these precious resources are threatened by illegal exploitation, hunting, trading and consumption of wildlife. It is an issue of global concern and the main reason for the rapid decline of wildlife population, particularly endangered sepcies in Việt Nam.
Ioana Dungler, director of wild animals of Four Paws, said the organisation wanted to support Việt Nam in developing new policies to strengthen the management and conservation of wildlife.
Established in Việt Nam in 2017, Four Paws has sponsored the building of a bear conservation centre in Ninh Bình Province. To date, the centre has rescued eight bears./.
Chia sẻ bài viết ^^
Other post

All comments [ 7 ]


Gentle Moon 1/9/18 22:57

Change must come from within, and right now there is an important window of opportunity for young people to make a difference for Vietnam’s wildlife.

Me Too! 1/9/18 22:58

It is a very real threat already played out with the Javan rhino, which was declared extinct in Vietnam in 2010; and now many other species including tigers, elephants, and pangolins are not far behind.

Socialist Society 1/9/18 22:59

Vietnam has enacted a range of efforts in recent years to improve legislation, strengthen law enforcement, and reduce consumer demand.

LawrenceSamuels 1/9/18 23:04

By calling for and practicing zero tolerance for wildlife crime – starting with our own behavior and not purchasing or consuming any products made from endangered species – young people can help to mobilize the change that is urgently needed.

For A Peace World 1/9/18 23:07

It is vital that 2018 is a year of strong and sustained action to close down illegal wildlife markets and reduce consumer demand for illegal wildlife products.

Voice of people 1/9/18 23:09

Criminals convicted of breaking Vietnamese laws protecting endangered species now face up to 15 years in prison and fines up to US$660,000.

yobro yobro 1/9/18 23:12

Vietnam’s amended penal code sends a strong message that wildlife trafficking is now considered a very serious crime that will be severely punished.

Your comments