Summary of Vietnam's World Biosphere Reserve Network by 2025

On November 3, in Khanh Hoa, comrades: Dr. Trinh Minh Hoang - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the Steering Committee of Nui Chua World Biosphere Reserve; Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Van Hien - Chairman of the National Committee of the Man and Biosphere Program of Vietnam (MAB Vietnam) co-chaired the Conference to summarize the network of world biosphere reserves of Vietnam in 2025. Attending the conference were representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the National Commission for UNESCO Vietnam; leaders of 11 world biosphere reserves of Vietnam; experts and scientists.

Comrade Trinh Minh Hoang spoke at the conference.

Speaking at the conference, comrade Trinh Minh Hoang emphasized: In the context of the world facing major challenges from climate change, biodiversity degradation, and resource depletion, Vietnam's maintenance of a network of 11 world biosphere reserves demonstrates Vietnam's strong commitment to UNESCO and the international community in "living in harmony with nature". Faced with the increasing demands of conservation work associated with sustainable development, Khanh Hoa province determined that the management and promotion of the value of Nui Chua world biosphere reserve must be carried out scientifically , effectively, and sustainably with the motto "Conservation for development - Development for conservation"...

Delegates listened to Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Van Hien - Chairman of MAB Vietnam present the Hangzhou Strategic Action Plan 2025 - 2036 and the operational orientation of the Vietnam World Biosphere Reserve Network.

Up to now, Vietnam's world biosphere reserve network has 11 world biosphere reserves including: Can Gio, Dong Nai, Nui Chua, Cat Ba, Red River Delta, Kien Giang , Western Nghe An, Cu Lao Cham - Hoi An, Ca Mau Cape, Langbiang, Kon Ha Nung. In 2025, despite many difficulties, Vietnam's world biosphere reserve network has had many practical activities, contributing to the cause of nature conservation and community development. In Khanh Hoa, Nui Chua World Biosphere Reserve has implemented many measures, fully implementing the 3 basic functions of a world biosphere reserve including: Conservation of nature, ecosystems and unique cultural values; sustainable socio-economic development; support for scientific research, education, communication and international cooperation. Thereby gradually affirming the role of a bridge between conservation and development, contributing to spreading the image of a green, friendly, sustainable and integrated Khanh Hoa.

The conference to review the network of world biosphere reserves in Vietnam was held on the International Day of Biosphere Reserves (November 3); marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam National Committee for Biosphere Reserves, 25 years of the formation of the network of world biosphere reserves in Vietnam. The conference was an opportunity for delegates to exchange and share experiences, discuss orientations and solutions to implement the Hangzhou Strategic Action Plan (China) 2025 - 2036, with the following focuses: Strengthening management capacity, cooperation between world biosphere reserves; restoring ecosystems and adapting to climate change; promoting the role of local communities and young generations in conservation work.

Conference delegates take souvenir photo.

At the conference, delegates listened to reports: Summary of MAB Vietnam's activities in 2025; results of activities in 2025 of 11 world biosphere reserves of Vietnam; results of the 5th World Biosphere Reserve Conference and the 37th MAB IUU Meeting taking place from September 22 to 27, 2025 in Hangzhou; Hangzhou Strategic Action Plan 2025 - 2036 and operational orientation of the Vietnam World Biosphere Reserve Network .

Within the framework of the conference, delegates also participated in a discussion on Orientation of activities of the Vietnam World Biosphere Reserve Network according to the Hangzhou Strategic Action Plan 2025 - 2036 and nominated the World Biosphere Reserve as the host of the conference to summarize the Vietnam World Biosphere Reserve Network in 2026.

HAI LANG

Source: https://baokhanhhoa.vn/xa-hoi/202511/tong-ket-mang-luoi-cac-khu-du-tru-sinh-quyen-the-gioi-cua-viet-nam-nam-2025-c4855a3/