Xuan Thuy National Park in Giao Thuy district (Nam Dinh province), is the first wetland in Southeast Asia to participate in the International RAMSAR Convention; recognized by UNESCO as the core zone of the World Biosphere Reserve in the Red River Delta region. In the photo: People exploit aquatic and marine products under the mangrove forest canopy in Xuan Thuy National Park. (Photo: VNA)
Tram Chim National Park in Tam Nong District (Dong Thap province) is the world's 2,000th Ramsar site, one of the eight most important bird conservation areas in Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)
Many rare and endangered animals in Ta Dung National Park (Dak Nong province). (Photo: VNA)
Many rare and endangered animals in Ta Dung National Park (Dak Nong province). (Photo: VNA)
With its high biodiversity value, Nui Chua National Park (Ninh Thuan province) is attracting tourists as well as scientists, and especially nature lovers who want to explore the mysteries of the most typical dry ecosystem in Vietnam. In the photo: Cactus is a typical drought-resistant plant in Nui Chua National Park. (Photo: VNA)
Many flocks of birds and storks come to find food in the rice fields in Thua Thien-Hue province, showing that the ecological environment in this locality is gradually improving (2020). (Photo: VNA)
Van Long Lagoon, Gia Vien District (Ninh Binh Province) is the largest wetland nature reserve in the Northern Delta. It is listed as a special-use forest in Vietnam and recognized as a Ramsar site of the world. (Photo: VNA)
Da Teh Lake (My Duc Commune, Da Huoai District) is one of the largest irrigation works in Lam Dong Province, closely associated with the history of the formation and development of Da Teh District in the past, contributing to the improvement and change of the local ecosystem and natural landscape. (Photo: VNA)
Ta Dung National Park is known as the "Ha Long Bay of the Central Highlands", with the highest biodiversity value in Dak Nong Province in particular and the Central Highlands region in general. The park has more than 2,000 species of animals and plants, many of which are rare and endangered. (Photo: VNA)
Ca Mau Cape National Park is a natural mangrove ecosystem with high value in terms of biodiversity, natural landscape, environment, culture, history and is part of the Ca Mau Cape World Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO in May 2009. (Photo: VNA)
Int’l Day for Biological Diversity May 22: Living in harmony with nature and sustainable development
For many years, biodiversity has become a global issue because there are millions of species of animals and plants facing the risk of extinction due to human impacts. Vietnam is considered one of the 25 countries with high biodiversity. However, like many other countries, Vietnam is facing many challenges when biodiversity conservation is closely related to economic development and social stability.
