Keyword: "natural heritage"

Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark is one of the areas with a particularly distinctive geological history spanning more than 500 million years. Recognised by UNESCO as a Global Geopark in 2018 and 2026, Non Nuoc Cao Bang continues to affirm its outstanding universal value, while also reflecting the sustained efforts of Cao Bang province in conserving and promoting geological, cultural, and natural heritage, closely linked with sustainable livelihood development for local communities.

The Nha Trang Bay Management Board is authorised to retain 80% of the collected fees to fund its management activities, ensuring effective conservation and sustainable development of the bay’s natural heritage.

After 50 years of national reunification and nearly 40 years of “Doi Moi” (Renewal), Vietnam has overcome numerous challenges to achieve remarkable accomplishments, enabling the nation to rise in the era of international integration.

Deputy Minister Le Minh Ngan emphasized that seas and oceans are not only vital for economic development but also priceless natural heritage and the future of generations to come.

The success story in preserving and promoting the values of world natural heritage Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh is a model for other world heritage sites that face similar challenges to learn, said Vishal V. Sharma, Ambassador and Chair of the 46th World Heritage Committee.

Vietnam has been honored by UNESCO with nine world cultural and natural heritage sites, 15 intangible cultural heritage elements, and 10 documentary heritage properties.

An exhibition on cultural and natural heritage, and traditional handicraft products will be held from November 22-26 in Vinh city, the central province of Nghe An, according to the Vietnam Culture and Art Exhibition Centre.

Quang Ninh is blessed with a vast and stunning coastal and island region, captivating millions of visitors each year. As part of its commitment to developing tourism in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh is forging connections between this World Natural Heritage site, Bai Tu Long Bay, and Cat Ba Island (Hai Phong) to enrich the tourism experience and expand its allure.

In the peaceful countryside of Ha Tinh province, there stands a living witness to centuries of history, an 800-year-old Trôi tree in Huong Vinh commune, Huong Khe district. This ancient tree is not only a precious natural heritage, but also the soul and pride of generations of local people.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has issued an advisory for both local and international travellers about the seasonal closure of attractions in several of Thailand’s national parks.

Environmental protection is viewed as a focal, consistent, and priority task during the management, preservation, and sustainable promotion of the world natural heritage site of Ha Long Bay, stated head of the bay management board Vu Kien Cuong.

Authorities at the UNESCO-recognised heritage Ha Long Bay have been conducting solutions to preserve the natural wonder of thousands limestone islands and islets, forming the spectacular seascape of the property.

Vietnam is a leading country in biodiversity preservation in Asia-Pacific, Director General of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) International Marco Lambertini has said.

The 50th anniversary of the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage will be marked with a ceremony in northern Ninh Binh province on September 6.

The role of the community in heritage conservation was highlighted at a workshop held in the northern province of Ninh Binh on December 5.

Vietnamese and French localities have signed a cooperation agreement on managing and developing geoparks after Vietnam’s Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark in Cao Bang province was named a UNESCO global geopark on April 12.

The beauty of Vietnam's natural heritage is the focus of activities at the Green Heritage Culture and Tourism Week, which opened in Hanoi on November 20.