Workshop on Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions for Northern Mountainous Region Development

On October 21, in Thai Nguyen province, the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) in collaboration with the Center for People and Nature (PanNature) organized the workshop “Biodiversity and nature-based solutions for development in the Northern mountainous region”. The workshop attracted the participation of representatives of central ministries, branches, experts, scientists, social organizations and authorities of many northern mountainous localities.

Overview of the Workshop "Biodiversity and nature-based solutions for development in the Northern mountainous region".

The workshop aims to create a forum for interdisciplinary dialogue, review the current situation and identify challenges in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration in the Northern mountainous region. Discuss and propose nature-based solutions to restore ecological corridors, enhance disaster resilience and improve community livelihoods. Promote regional coordination mechanisms and effectively integrate the Global Biodiversity Framework and the National Biodiversity Strategy into local policies.

Delegates attending the conference.

At the workshop, delegates discussed many topics on: Urgent issues in biodiversity conservation in the Northern mountainous region; nature-based solutions and ecosystem restoration; integrating the National Biodiversity Strategy and the Global Biodiversity Framework into local development programs and policies; regional linkages and multi-stakeholder cooperation. Many opinions affirmed that the Northern mountainous provinces such as Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang , Lao Cai, Lang Son, Quang Ninh... are not only rich in potential natural forests and endemic forest ecosystems, but also preserve valuable indigenous knowledge of ethnic minorities in managing and using natural resources.

Delegates exchanged and shared at the workshop.

Delegates also frankly acknowledged the remaining challenges: Resources for conservation are limited, many development plans are not linked to biological conservation, the conversion of forest land and unsustainable resource exploitation still occur. Therefore, it is necessary to improve institutions and policies to encourage localities and businesses to invest in conservation, especially green financial mechanisms, payment for forest environmental services and development of products bearing the natural imprint of the Northern mountainous region.

Delegates shared the situation of biodiversity conservation in the locality.

At the end of the workshop, the Organizing Committee said that it would develop a synthesis report with specific policy recommendations to serve the process of developing a regional action plan on biodiversity conservation in the Northern mountainous region for the period 2025-2030, aiming to form an inter-provincial and multi-stakeholder cooperation network, promoting joint initiatives on nature conservation, disaster risk reduction and sustainable development for the region.

News and photos: Thu Hang - Hoang Ngoc

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