Quang Nam launches biodiversity exhibition, wildlife campaign
Quang Nam (VNA) - An exhibition on
biodiversity and a meeting in response to a campaign on acting for wildlife opened
in the central province of Quang Nam on March 5.
The event was co-hosted by the provincial People’s
Committee, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Vietnam and the
GreenViet Centre.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chairman of
the provincial People's Committee Le Tri Thanh affirmed that Quang Nam aims to
be a pioneer in sustainable development, focusing on green, circular and
balanced growth and achieving a harmonious balance between economic development
and environment protection.
In the future, the province hopes to receive
cooperation, both at home and abroad, to strengthen wildlife conservation efforts, he
said.
The six-day exhibition showcases 64 information
boards and stories, along with 86 photos depicting conservation and restoration
models nationwide, other 153 photos and 61 posters highlighting the local forests,
plains and coastal areas.
This event marks the beginning of the National
Biodiversity Restoration Year - Quang Nam 2024, introducing and promoting the
values of biodiversity resources, the richness of rare and endemic flora and
fauna, and the distinctive gifts of nature, contributing to mitigating the
global climate change.
Vietnam is recognised as one of the 16
countries with the highest biodiversity globally, boasting around 51,400
species. However, it is currently facing a growing trend of biodiversity
decline.
A total of over 38 million USD in non-refundable
aid have been so far allocated to 21 nature reserves in Vietnam, including five
national parks, nature reserves and protective forests in Quang Nam./.