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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 through advanced technology and community participation.

About Us

OUR CORE VALUES: “PLANET”

P

Pioneering

Leading with innovation and progressive thinking.

L

Loyal

Commitment to restoring the natural world.

A

Alliances

Working together for maximum impact.

N

Nature

Focusing on long-term ecological balance.

E

Effective

Data-driven conservation and strategic action.

T

Tenacity

Protecting species against all odds.

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 ACTIVITIES

 
 

Our comprehensive approach combines direct action, technological innovation, and community empowerment.

Nature Conservation

Nature Conservation

Implementing scientific research and direct field actions to protect Vietnam’s biodiversity, focusing on endangered species recovery and habitat restoration.

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Technology

Technology

Pioneering the application of advanced tools such as GIS, Remote Sensing, and SMART to enhance the precision and efficiency of wildlife monitoring and management.

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Community-Based Solutions

Community-Based Solutions

Empowering communities through education and sustainable jobs to turn locals into active guardians of their environment.

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News & Updates

Strengthening Community Engagement in Wildlife Conservation in Van Ninh

Local communities play a vital role in safeguarding biodiversity and wildlife. As [...]

05
Aug
RESTORING SPRING FESTIVAL IN EA SO: TRADITIONAL IDENTITY IN HARMONY WITH BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION MISSIONS

On March 7, 2026, with permission from the People’s Committee of Ea [...]

30
Mar
CTNC organized a seminar to share experiences in applying technology in natural resource management and biodiversity conservation

Connecting Conservation Organizations to Promote Technology Application in Biodiversity Protection Practice On [...]

09
Feb
Promoting Community Participation in Wildlife Conservation at Ea Sô Nature Reserve

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30
Jan
CTNC collaborates with Tay Hoa Protection Forest Management Board to promote wildlife conservation in schools

The Center for Technology and Nature Conservation (CTNC), in collaboration with the [...]

14
Nov
Southern Vietnamese Box Turtle: A ‘Treasure’ on the Brink of Extinction

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

16
Oct
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 [...]

21
Oct
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 [...]

18
Aug
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 [...]

23
May
Sustainable Forest Management: SMART Training in Lai Chau

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

22
Feb
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 [...]

17
Jan
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 [...]

11
Jan