Vietnam Focuses on Wildlife Protection and Nature Restoration

Vietnam is accelerating its efforts in wildlife protection and nature restoration. Bu Gia Map National Park has initiated a large-scale wildlife reintroduction, marking the first step in a long-term nature restoration strategy. This initiative aims to translate the directives of the Communist Party of Vietnam into concrete actions, focusing on strengthening environmental governance, enhancing climate resilience, and promoting a green, circular, and low-carbon economy. Implemented under Plan 628, a joint initiative between the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, this campaign signifies a shift towards a more coordinated and long-term approach to protecting wildlife and natural resources. It will serve as the basis for ministries, sectors, and localities to formulate implementation plans for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision to 2045. Sustainable forest management is viewed in Vietnam as the fundamental, long-term solution to building self-regenerating forests that adapt to climate change while continuing to deliver essential ecosystem services to citizens. Efforts are also underway to protect dugongs, an endangered species, discovered off the coast of Quy Nhon City in Binh Dinh province, and to release protected wildlife back into their natural habitats in provinces like Ca Mau and Quang Tri. These activities reflect Vietnam's approach to balancing economic growth with environmental protection under its one-party system. Particularly, while economically dependent on China, Vietnam is also seeking to advance its own policies in environmental and resource management. The reinforcement of wildlife protection can be interpreted as a signal of Vietnam's intention to meet international environmental standards while preserving its domestic biodiversity. Meanwhile, Vietnam is also facing frequent natural disasters due to extreme weather, with flash floods and landslides causing casualties in Lang Son and Lai Chau provinces, highlighting the urgent need to balance nature conservation with disaster preparedness. Information Source: VietnamPlus English