Carbon credits, akin to tradable permits, grant holders the privilege to emit a specific quantity of greenhouse gases, predominantly carbon dioxide. Each credit symbolizes the reduction or removal of 1 metric ton of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The overarching aim is to motivate organizations to curtail their greenhouse gas emissions by imposing a cost […]
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Jan
Jan
In a move towards sustainable environmental solutions, the Center for Technology and Nature Conservation (CTNC) participated at the recent capacity building “Enabling Nature-Based Carbon Projects in Vietnam” workshop. Held at the Australian Embassy in Hanoi and organized by Natureco and CCD, this transformative event brought together public and private organizations committed to carbon projects with […]
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Jan
Jan
Recently, experts from the CTNC center have made a groundbreaking discovery—a population of Southern Yellow-Cheeked Gibbons (Nomascus gabriellae) in a province in Central Vietnam. This marks the identification of a previously unknown population situated beyond the recognized distribution range of the species. CTNC has promptly initiated preliminary survey programs and is committed to supporting entities […]
Nature conservation
Gray-Shanked Douc Langur Strays into Urban Areas, Prompting Local Efforts and Expert Consultation
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Jan
Jan
Recently, in late December 2023, experts from the CTNC center documented an occurrence of the gray-shanked douc langur (Pygathrix cinerea) either straying into or being intentionally released into the residential areas of Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen Province, Vietnam. Local residents reported that up to two individuals were spotted around February 2023 at the newly […]
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Ecotourism and Sustainable Development: Consultation on Bach Ma National Park’s Project
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Sep
Sep
Consultation on the Ecotourism, Resort, and Entertainment Project of Bach Ma National Park. Today, on September 15, 2023, in the city of Hue, within the framework of implementing the Technical Assistance Project “Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation (VFBC)” funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the VFBC Project Management Board of […]
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Jan
Jan
The official release of SMART 7.0 is now available on the SMART website after a period of testing. This version comes with various enhancements, including: – Improved user interface and user experience; – Updated and user-friendly SMART Mobile; – Introduction of SMART Collect, a version of SMART Mobile designed for remote data collection in community […]
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Vietnam Shines at World Travel Awards 2022: Cuc Phuong National Park Clinches Top Honors for Fourth Consecutive Year
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Sep
Sep
Cuc Phuong National Park secured the prestigious title of Top National Park in Asia for the fourth consecutive year. Photo: Trip Advisor On the evening of September 7, the awards ceremony for the Asia and Oceania region of the World Travel Awards 2022 took place in Ho Chi Minh City, in conjunction with the […]
Science and technology
5th National SMART Network Meeting Advances Sustainable Forest Management in Vietnam
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Aug
Aug
On August 17, 2022, in Da Nang, the Vietnam Administration of Forestry, with the support of the GIZ organization, hosted the 5th SMART Network Meeting, covering key topics: – Dissemination of Decision No. 197/QD-TCLN-DDPH dated July 4, 2022, issued by the Vietnam Administration of Forestry, outlining the procedure for utilizing the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting […]
Nature conservation
Sustainable Development and Conservation Initiatives at Vietnam’s National Parks: Insights from the Cuc Phuong National Park Conference
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Aug
Aug
On August 12, 2022, at Cuc Phuong National Park (Ninh Binh), the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development organized a conference on the current situation and sustainable development solutions for National Parks. The conference was chaired by Minister Le Minh Hoan and Deputy Minister Le Quoc Doanh. Supported by the United States International Development Organization […]
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Jul
Jul
Elephants – one of the iconic wildlife species in the biodiversity of the Central Highlands region of Vietnam – are on the brink of extinction due to various reasons, primarily stemming from habitat loss and the demand for ivory trade. As a country with a remaining population of wild elephants and a culture deeply connected […]