Int'l conference spotlights green marine economy
VOV.VN- Solutions for developing a green maritime economy were discussed at an international conference held in the central province of Khanh Hoa’s Nha Trang city on July 8, attended by 50 representatives from State agencies and international organisations.
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Participants said environmental incidents are becoming prevalent in Vietnam under the impact of climate change and human over-exploitation of marine resources. As a result, large-scale coral reefs and seagrass have been damaged, and a significant number of species are on the verge of extinction.
They also mentioned effective farming models applied in Vietnam, including ecological shrimp farms in Ca Mau or aquatic farming and mangrove forest planting in Ben Tre and Tra Vinh.
Nguyen Thi Phuong Dung from the Directorate of Fisheries underlined the fishery co-management, a pilot community-based coastal fishery resources management model, in which authorities and communities share the responsibility, noting that it is essential to make the model effective.
Associate Professor Nguyen Chu Hoi from the Hanoi-based Vietnam National University said Vietnam, as part of its strategy toward green growth, opts for the improvement of the marine ecosystem thus benefiting the country in both the short and long terms.