VOV.VN - Xuan Thuy National Park in northern Ninh Binh province was awarded the title of ASEAN Heritage Park on March 22, marking a major milestone in Vietnam’s efforts to conserve biodiversity and protect critical wetland ecosystems.

The Agreement under the UNCLOS on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (or High Seas Treaty), which took effect on January 17, opens up unprecedented opportunities for Vietnam to advance sustainable growth of its marine economy.

Policymakers, scientists, domestic and international experts, businesses and local communities gathered at a forum in Quang Tri on December 17 to exchange views on the sustainable use of marine resources, biodiversity conservation and marine ecosystem protection, with a view to promoting sustainable development.

Authorities in the central province of Quang Ngai have released a rare and endangered pangolin back into its natural habitat after it was voluntarily handed over by local residents, contributing to biodiversity conservation efforts.

VOV.VN - Bach Ma National Park in Hue city along with four other protected areas in Vietnam have officially been recognised as ASEAN Heritage Parks.

VOV.VN - Da Nang hopes that the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) will continue to collaborate on biodiversity conservation programmes and projects in the city for 2025–2030, with a vision toward 2050.

Vietnam is orienting the development of its fisheries sector towards responsibility and sustainability by reducing exploitation, expanding aquaculture, and protecting aquatic resources.

VOV.VN - Chu Mom Ray National Park in central Quang Ngai province has recently recorded the first appearance of a sun bear (Ursus thibetanus) through camera trap technology.

Vietnam has joined international conventions, treaties and global partnerships to realise the goals of the Kunming Biodiversity Framework, aiming to halt biodiversity loss and restore ecosystems, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Quoc Tri.

VOV.VN - Vietnam currently leads Southeast Asia with 15 ASEAN Heritage Parks, highlighting the country’s strong commitment to biodiversity conservation.