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24 Jun 2008
New conservation initiative for the Mekong Delta by WWF
More than 40 environmental specialists and researchers from NGOs, research institutes, Departments of Science and Technology of Mekong delta provinces, universities and national parks gathered in Can Tho city on 5 June 2008 to discuss the establishment of the Mekong Delta Conservation Forum.
24 Jun 2008
Fighting Wildlife Smuggling and Illegal Logging in Vietnam
Fighting Wildlife Smuggling and Illegal Logging in Vietnam
All of South East Asia, including
23 Jun 2008
WWF partners Coca-Cola for Freshwater ecosystem
The Plain of Reeds Wetland Restoration Project was launched on 18 April under the global partnership for freshwater conservation, a collaboration between the Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) and WWF. The Project seeks to improve the ecological conditions of the Plain of Reeds wetlands, located in the Mekong River basin, through habitat restoration, collaborative management and livelihoods interventions.
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23 Jun 2008
WWF and MOET to Improve Biodiversity Education in Vietnamese Schools
With funding from WWF Switzerland, WWF’s Vietnam programme is collaborating with the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) to implement the project “Biodiversity education in lower secondary schools of Vietnam” in order to provide in-service and pre-service teachers with a suitable methodology for teaching lower secondary students the exciting subject of biodiversity conservation.
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WWF and MOET to Improve Biodiversity Education in Vietnamese Schools
With funding from WWF Switzerland, WWF’s Vietnam programme is collaborating with the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) to implement the project “Biodiversity education in lower secondary schools of Vietnam” in order to provide in-service and pre-service teachers with a suitable methodology for teaching lower secondary students the exciting subject of biodiversity conservation.
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29 Mar 2008
Vietnam province redefines hydropower development
On the eve of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit in Vientiane, Mr Nguyen Duc Hai, the Chairman of Quang Nam Provincial People’s Committee, has taken a bold and visionary stance for sustainable dam development in this Vietnam province. WWF, the global conservation organization, says this sends a timely and powerful signal to regional leaders as they seek to manage the pressing challenges of rapid infrastructure development and economic growth in a sustainable way. » Read more
25 Mar 2008
'A matter of attitude' print design contest in Vietnam
Are you a designer or just interested in design?
Have a passion for Conservation and saving Vietnam’s remaining Wildlife?
WWF Greater Mekong and TRAFFIC are looking for creative and innovative print public service announcements (PSAs) that tackle the idea of: "Changing attitudes in order to stop the illegal consumption of wildlife in Vietnam." » Read more
21 Mar 2008
Tonnes of pangolins seized in a week
Improved cooperation between TRAFFIC, WWF/IUCN wildlife trade monitoring network, and Vietnamese customs is paying dividends in contributing to increased illegal wildlife trade seizures. » Read more
26 Feb 2008
Pulp and palm oil the villains in Sumatra's global climate impact and local elephant losses
Pekanbaru, Sumatra: Turning just one Sumatran province's forests and peat swamps into pulpwood and palm oil plantations is generating more annual greenhouse gas emissions than the Netherlands and rapidly driving the province's elephants into extinction, a new study by WWF and partners has found. » Read more
11 Jan 2008
Training on farmer cluster management for fishery extension workers in Viet Nam
Shrimp aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food producing sectors in Vietnam. Between 2001 and 2005 the country’s shrimp farming area increased 2.8 times, and total production 5.1 times (FAO data). With such a rapid growth it is essential that sustainability be ensured for a prosperous future for the region and the country. » Read more
05 Dec 2007
Vietnam's media meets the forest
Journalists from Vietnam had a chance to understand the relation between "Forests and Livelihoods" during the field trip exploring conservation activities of WWF Vietnam. The trip covered a range of WWF Vietnam's conservation themes including sustainable livelihoods for local people. » Read more
