Illustrative image (Photo: WWF Vietnam) Quang Nam (VNA) - An exhibition onbiodiversity and a meeting in response to a campaign on acting for wildlife openedin the central province of Quang Nam on March 5.
The event was co-hosted by the provincial People’sCommittee, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Vietnam and theGreenViet Centre.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chairman ofthe provincial People's Committee Le Tri Thanh affirmed that Quang Nam aims tobe a pioneer in sustainable development, focusing on green, circular andbalanced growth and achieving a harmonious balance between economic developmentand environment protection.
In the future, the province hopes to receivecooperation, both at home and abroad, to strengthen wildlife conservation efforts, hesaid.
The six-day exhibition showcases 64 informationboards and stories, along with 86 photos depicting conservation and restorationmodels nationwide, other 153 photos and 61 posters highlighting the local forests,plains and coastal areas.
This event marks the beginning of the NationalBiodiversity Restoration Year - Quang Nam 2024, introducing and promoting thevalues of biodiversity resources, the richness of rare and endemic flora andfauna, and the distinctive gifts of nature, contributing to mitigating theglobal climate change.
Vietnam is recognised as one of the 16countries with the highest biodiversity globally, boasting around 51,400species. However, it is currently facing a growing trend of biodiversitydecline.
A total of over 38 million USD in non-refundableaid have been so far allocated to 21 nature reserves in Vietnam, including fivenational parks, nature reserves and protective forests in Quang Nam./.
