The Ca Mau Cape World Biosphere Reserve covers a total area of 371,506 hectares. Its recognition as a World Biosphere Reserve has significantly contributed to the conservation of the biodiversity of its mangrove ecosystem and the preservation of cultural values to serve sustainable development goals.

Two Vietnamese sites were recognised as new biosphere reserves by UNESCO at the 33rd session of its International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB-ICC) last week.

Vietnam’s biosphere reserves Nui Chua in the central province of Ninh Thuan and Kon Ha Nung in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai will be voted to seek UNESCO recognition at the 33rd session of the International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Programme (CIC-MAB) in Nigeria from September 13-17.