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Update news Biosphere Reserve
As most of the protected areas and biosphere reserves in Vietnam are located in areas with high poverty rates, achieving the goal of both conservation and economic development is difficult.
VietNamNet Bridge - The Cat Ba langur, or golden headed langur (Trachypithecus poliocephalus), is on the list of the 25 most endangered primate species in the world.
Blessed by nature, Vietnam has many special landscapes and rich biodiversity. UNESCO has recognized eight natural and cultural heritage sites and nine biosphere reserves.
Vietnam is making hectic preparations to submit an application for UNESCO recognition of Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago as an expanded World Heritage Site.
VietNamNet Bridge - Dozens of invasive alien species that have been developing in Vietnam have been difficult to control because of high costs needed to eliminate infestations.
VietNamNet Bridge - Experts have voiced their concern about a plan to build a road across Can Gio bio-reserve, warning that it would damage the mangrove forest and spoil the ecosystem.
The outstanding characteristic of biosphere reserves in Vietnam is the 4-in-1 model: protection of the environment, development of local economies, advancement of scientific research, and adaptation to climate change.
VietNamNet Bridge – Integration of climate-change adaption strategies into policy development, especially at the community level, is needed to cope with weather changes in Viet Nam's coastal areas,