CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND NATURE CONSERVATION

The Center for Technology and Nature Conservation (CTNC) is a leading non-governmental organization in Vietnam, committed to conserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems through the application of advanced technology, sustainable cooperation, and active community participation.

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Vision

We envision a future where humans and nature coexist harmoniously, biodiversity is protected, and ecosystems thrive.

Image illustrating CTNC's Mission

Image illustrating CTNC's Mission

MISSION

CTNC is committed to promoting conservation through technology, collaboration, and community engagement to protect Vietnam’s biodiversity and natural ecosystems.

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OUR CORE VALUES: “PLANET”

P – Pioneering

Leading with innovation and progressive thinking in conservation work.

L – Loyal to Nature

Deep and unwavering commitment to protecting and restoring the natural world.

A – Alliances & Collaboration

Working together with communities, governments, and partners to achieve maximum conservation impact.

N – Nature-centric Sustainability

Ensuring all efforts are geared towards long-term environmental and ecological balance.

E – Effectiveness

Maximizing results through data-driven conservation and strategic action.

T – Tenacity for Wildlife

Relentless efforts to protect ecosystems, conserve species, and restore habitats against all odds.

News & Updates

Southern Vietnamese Box Turtle: A ‘Treasure’ on the Brink of Extinction

TPO – The Southern Viet Nam Box Turtle—a species endemic to Vietnam and one of [...]

Good news for gibbon conservation in Vietnam: 6 groups of Southern Yellow-cheeked Crested Gibbon discovered at Deo Ca – Tay Hoa – Song Hinh

Good News for Gibbon Conservation in Vietnam: 6 Troops of Southern Yellow-Cheeked Gibbons Discovered in [...]

Discovery of a new Black-shanked Douc (Pygathrix nigripes) troop in the former Phu Yen province (now Dak Lak province)

Recently, a research team from the Center for Technology and Nature Conservation (CTNC) has, for [...]

New Hope for Southern Yellow-Cheeked Gibbons in Vietnam

Late 2023 brought exciting news for Vietnamese conservationists when the Center for Nature Technology and [...]

Launches Comprehensive Conservation Project for Red-shanked Douc (Pygathrix nemaeus) in Hai Van Pass

The Center for Technology and Nature Conservation (CTNC) has embarked on a critical mission to [...]

CTNC organized an SMART Desktop training course for technical staff at three Forest Management Boards of Dak Lak province

Following the successful implementation of SMART Mobile training programs for all forest protection staff at [...]

SMART Training Enhances Conservation Capacity in Deo Ca, Song Hinh, and Tay Hoa

SMART Training Enhances Conservation Capacity in Deo Ca, Song Hinh, and Tay Hoa From April [...]

Enhancing Forest Management Capacity: Training on SMART, QGIS & Application of Satellite Imagery in Thai Nguyen

The Special-Use and Protection Forest Management Board of Thai Nguyen Province currently manages over 20,000 [...]

Sustainable Forest Management: SMART Training in Lai Chau

Against the backdrop of increasingly complex climate change and the pressing need for nature conservation, [...]

Turtle Conservation Efforts in Vietnam: A Struggle Against Extinction

Vietnam boasts the sixth-highest turtle diversity globally, encompassing both freshwater and marine species. However, this [...]

Official Release of SMART 7.0: Enhanced Features for Improved User Experience

The official release of SMART 7.0 is now available on the SMART website after a [...]