The reserve is aiming to eliminate the use of all plastic items within it.

In the core of the reserve, over the past 10 years, marine conservation and environmental protection have been a focus of attention from residents and the administration.

Cu Lao Cham-Hoi An is the first biosphere reserve in the world to be successful in ending the use of plastic bags.

2019 marks 10 years since Cu Lao Cham-Hoi An has been recognised as a world biosphere reserve by UNESCO for its rich biodiversity.

In 2009 when it was recognised, Cu Lao Cham welcomed only 15,000 tourists but the figure last year rose to 415,000. Currently, there are no poor households on the island and the annual per capita income of the community there is 42 million VND (1,800 USD).

Thanks to people and authorities’ endeavors, Cu Lao Cham – Hoi An biosphere reserve is vivid evidence of the harmonious link between nature and humans.-VNA

More efforts needed to preserve Cu Lao Cham

Ten years ago, Cu Lao Cham - Hoi An was recognised by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve.   

Cu Lao Cham – pioneer in environmental protection

While some other islands are only facing severe waste problems. However, Cu Lao Cham has come up with a solution in banning all non-biodegradable waste on the island for 10 years.  

Cham Islands officials resist plan to send tourist boats from Da Nang

The Cham Islands off the coast of Hoi An have since 2015 limited the number of tourists permitted to 3,000 per day to protect the vulnerable world biosphere reserve site from being overrun by boats and waste,