In a landmark collaboration, PanNature and the Research Center for Community Development Initiatives (RIC) have signed a five-year partnership agreement to restore and protect vital forest ecosystems in Van Ho district, Son La province. This initiative aims to address the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation while promoting sustainable development.
Hanoi, November 5, 2024 – Believing that music can become a bridge to promote environmental actions, Cuon Hood Entertainment launched the music video (MV) "Uom Mam Xanh" (Nurturing Green Shoots) and the project of the same name to spread love for nature, responsibility towards the environment, and community engagement among young people. Recognizing the growing environmental pollution and the severe impacts of climate change, such as droughts, storms, and extreme weather conditions affecting people’s lives, and inspired by long-lasting forest restoration initiatives such as "Regreening Forests" and "For a Green and Sustainable Vietnam" campaign, Cuon Hood Entertainment’s youth group has launched a project that connects music with environmental protection actions.
In Vietnam, management of wildlife diseases has garnered attention from both the State and the public. This is evident through a comprehensive system of regulations addressing diseases that can be transmitted from wildlife to humans spanning a range of documents, from laws to decrees and circulars. However, despite these efforts, the practical implementation of wildlife disease management still encounters numerous challenges and shortcomings.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed a decision this month to fully retain Tien Hai Nature Reserve, in a rare example of environmental protection winning over development in the Southeast Asian country. Located in the northern coastal province of Thai Binh, the reserve gained attention in 2023 after the provincial government announced a plan to remove protection from almost 90% of the area. This would have reduced the reserve area from 12,500 to 1,230 hectares (nearly 31,000 to just over 3,000 acres) to open up space for a proposed residential, resort and golf course complex called the Con Vanh Ecological Urban Area.
On the special flight, Vietnam Airlines conducted various activities to raise awareness and promote environmental protection among passengers. The passengers were also presented with a special gift: a plush toy representing the critically endangered white-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys) - one of the world’s rarest primate species. This gesture aligns with the "Contribute Leaves to the Forests - For a Green and Sustainable Vietnam" campaign.
Mr. Trinh Le Nguyen, Director of People and Nature Reconciliation (PanNature), shared grim news with the media, stressing that Vietnam has lost many once-pristine natural areas, often regarded as 'paradises on earth'. This transformation serves as a costly lesson about human responsibility. “Forests have been cut down for agricultural land, and unsustainable resource exploitation has drastically reduced biodiversity, disrupted ecosystems and degraded the environment,” he said.
People and Nature Reconciliation (PanNature) is proud to announce the Vietnamese translation of the historic Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), which was officially adopted at thee 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 15) on…
In an exciting milestone for conservation communication, PanNature recently participated in the CEPF Communication Training, a transformative event that brought together representatives from six countries across Southeast Asia and China. Held from September 7th to 11th, the training was a comprehensive program designed to bolster communication skills among civil society organizations working in environmental conservation.
PanNature is proud to share an important achievement in the realm of sustainable forestry in Vietnam. Dak Lak Rubber One Member Limited Liability Company (Dakruco) has earned the prestigious FSC FM (Forest Management) and FSC CoC (Chain of Custody) certifications from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for over 1,100 hectares of rubber forest. This recognition marks a significant advancement in the sustainable management of Vietnam's rubber plantations.
Less than three months after the initiative was launched on World Environment Day (June 5) this year, the project achieved its goal of planting 25 out of the total 50 hectares planned.