11 UNESCO-Recognized World Biosphere Reserves in Vietnam
Vietnam has a system of 11 UNESCO-recognized World Biosphere Reserves, a designation awarded by UNESCO to areas of exceptional natural value and biodiversity.
The Dong Chau - Khe Nuoc Trong Biosphere Reserve, in Le Thuy district in the central province of Quang Binh, is one of the most valuable areas for biodiversity in Vietnam and home to numerous rare flora and fauna species in need of protection.
Covering a total area of more than 106,600 hectares, the Nui Chua World Biosphere Reserve in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan has become a popular tourist attraction thanks to its rich and diverse ecosystems.
The Nui Chua World Biosphere Reserve in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan, on an area of 106,646 hectares, is considered a standard for the most typical forest ecosystem in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. The reserve attracts crowds of tourists keen to explore and experience eco-tourism activities.
Ho Chi Minh City has nominated the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve in Can Gio district as a Ramsar site - a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
Kon Ha Nung plateau in the Central Highlands’ province of Gia Lai, which has been recognised by UNESCO as a global biosphere reserve, boasts pristine landscapes and rich biodiversity.
Kon Ha Nung Plateau in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, recognised as a world biosphere reserve by UNESCO at the 33rd session of its International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB-ICC) in Nigeria in September, is expected to create more opportunities to attract both domestic and international organisations to invest in conservation and development project.
Nui Chua Biosphere Reserve in the central province of Ninh Thuan is a typical ecosystem in Southeast Asia, with a natural area of 29,8 hectares. Its core area of Nui Chua National Park is the place where three natural areas of forest, sea and semi-desert converge, creating rich and diverse ecosystems.
Authorities in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan held a ceremony on April 14 to receive a UNESCO certificate recognising Nui Chua area as a world biosphere reserve.
