Strengthening international cooperation in prevention of wildlife trade

In 2 days (22 – 23th June) in Quang Binh, within the framework of Saving Threatened Wildlife Project sponsored by USAID, WWF, Department of International Cooperation and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminals - Supreme People's Procuracy and Management Board for Forestry Projects - Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development jointly organized the Workshop on "Strengthening international cooperation in prevention and control of wildlife trade ".

The Minister of Korea Forestry Service visited and worked with the Management Board for Forestry Projects

On 22th June 2023, the Management Board for Forestry Project had a meeting with Mr. Nam Sunghyun, Minister of the Korean Forest Service (KFS)

Visit of JIFPRO project sponsor in Thua Thien Hue province

On 20-21th June 2023, representatives of the JIFPRO sponsor and UPR company (the sponsor of JIFPRO project in Thua Thien Hue province) visited the forest plantation site and organized planting in the project area in Phong Dien district, Thua Thien Hue province.

Strengthening the participation of the press in prevention of wildlife trade

This morning (June 13, in Hanoi, the Saving Threatened Wildlife Project sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Vietnam Agriculture Newspaper held a workshop on Strengthening the participation of reporters and journalists in preventing illegal wildlife trade.

VFBC project: Improving communication skills on sustainable forest management

On 12th June in Da Nang, the Project on Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation in Vietnam financed by the United States Agency for International Development organized a training on communication skills for forest protection officials and members in 7 provinces: Quang Nam, Quang Tri, Nghe An, Thanh Hoa, Son La, Lao Cai and Hoa Binh.

Central Project Management Unit and Consulting Office of the SNRM2 Project worked with SNRM2 Project Management Unit of Lao Cai province and Vinh Yen Agriculture and Service Cooperative, Bao Yen district, Lao Cai province.

From 6th – 8th June 2022, the Central Management Unit and Consulting Office of the SNRM2 Project organized a mission to work with the SNRM2 Project Management Unit in Lao Cai province and Vinh Yen Cooperative, Bao Yen district, Lao Cai province.

The SFM project organized a study tour to learn about models of forestry production and large timber plantations in Thua Thien Hue and Quang Tri provinces.

From 1st - 3rd June 2023, forest owners participating in the Upscaling of Sustainable Forest Management and Certification in Vietnam (SFM project) in 03 provinces of Quang Tri, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen had a study tour on the model of forestry production and large timber plantation in Thua Thien Hue and Quang Tri provinces.

SFM project: Training on “Strengthening capacity for sustainable forest management and forest certification (FSC)”

From 29th – 31st May 2023 in Thua Thien Hue province, the Upscaling of Sustainable Forest Management and Certification in Vietnam (SFM) in collaboration with GIZ conducted a training course on “Strengthening capacity for sustainable forest management and forest certification (FSC)” for forest owners participating in the project.

Development of sustainable tourism, say no to products from wild animals

On 6th June 2023 in Quang Ninh, the Enterprise Development Institute/Vietnam Federation of Trade and Industry (EDF/VCCI) cooperated with the Department of Tourism of Quang Ninh province to organize a consultation workshop with the tourism industry for addressing the illegal wildlife trade and promoting the model of "Cities say NO to illegal wildlife products".

SNRM2 project worked with Phu Yen Forestry Company and visited the site proposed to receive grant from the Embassy of Japan (GGP) in Son La province

From 30th May 2023 to the end of 1st June 2023, the Central Management Unit and Consulting Office of SNRM2 Project organized a mission to work with the SNRM2 Project Management Unit in Son La province and Phu Yen Forestry Company (Forest Owner) in Phu Yen District, Son La Province.

SNRM2 Project: Study tour on sustainable forest certification in Tuyen Quang province for forest owners in Hoa Binh province

On 12 May 2023, forest owners belonging to the group of forest owners in Hoa Binh, funded by the Project on Enhancing Sustainable Natural Resource Management (SNRM2) had a study tour on sustainable forest certification in Tuyen Quang province.

Enterprises play an important role in preventing and combating wildlife trade

On the morning of May 24, in Buon Ma Thuot city (Dak Lak province), the Endangered Wildlife Project sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Vietnam Federation of Trade and Industry – The branch in Ho Chi Minh City (VCCI-HCM), the Forest Protection Department and the Business Association of Dak Lak province cooperated to organize a Seminar on Business community accompanying the prevention and control of illegal wildlife trade

Reducing the risk of money laundering from illegal wildlife trade

This morning (May 18), at Cuc Phuong National Park (Ninh Binh), the Saving Threaten Wildlife Project, sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in collaboration with the Vietnam Banks Association organized a training workshop on capacity building and reducing money laundering risks from illegal wildlife trade.

Business companion for wildlife conservation

Deploying the Cooperation Agreement for implementation of the Saving Threaten Wildlife Project, the Vietnam Federation of Trade and Industry – Ho Chi Minh City Branch (VCCI-HCM) will coordinate with the Forest Protection Department and Dak Lak Provincial Business Association to organize the program “Business companion for Wildlife Conservation” with many practical activities.

USAID supports the National Assembly of Vietnam in dialogue on wildlife protection policy

On 25th April 2023, in Quang Ninh, the National Assembly's Committee for Science, Technology and Environment in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development held a "Workshop to evaluate the implementation of recommendations for monitoring by agencies of the National Assembly on the implementation of policies and laws to carry out CITES.” This activity is part of the Saving Threaten Wildlife Project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is jointly implemented by the Management Board for Forestry Projects of MARD and WWF.

VFBC project: Effectiveness from the model of afforestation without burning vegetation (video clip)

VFBC project: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions through post-harvest vegetation management

On the occasion of Earth Day (April 22), on the morning of April 21, the Sustainable Forest Management Component of the Project on Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation in Vietnam (VFBC) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has coordinated with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Quang Tri province to organize a workshop "Reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the management of organic materials after harvesting plantations" with the participation of more than 80 participants who are managers, policy makers, scientists, businesses and small-scale forest owners.

STW Project: Let's understand and act together

On the morning of 17 April 2023, Department of Management Consulting and Project Development – the Management Board for Forestry Projects (MBFP) in collaboration with the Saving Threaten Wildlife Project (STW) held a workshop to share project information. Attending the workshop were leaders, officials from functional and professional departments and projects under the MBFP.

Information sharing workshop - Saving Threaten Wildlife Project (STW)

On the morning of 17 April 2023, at the meeting room of the Management Board for Forestry Projects - 16 Thuy Khue, an information sharing workshop of the Saving Threaten Wildlife Project (STW) was held.

Enterprises participate in prevention of wildlife trade and consumption

This morning (April 6), in Ho Chi Minh City, the Saving Threaten Wildlife Project (STW) in collaboration with the Vietnam Federation of Trade and Industry - Ho Chi Minh City Branch (VCCI-HCM) held the Import and Export Forum 2023 - Social Responsibility of enterprises in implementation of New Generation Free Trade Agreements.

Support the community to develop sustainable forest management plan

On March 30, in Quang Tri, during the 3rd meeting, the Community Forestry Network held discussions and suggestions to amend the Circular 28/2018/TT-BNNPTNT, focusing on criteria for sustainable forest management, sustainable forest management planning applied to households, individuals, communities and groups of households.

Enhancement of monitoring role for wildlife protection

The participation and companionship of National Assembly deputies in wildlife protection will contribute to enhancing the monitoring role of elected deputies

Vietnam is in a favorable position in preventing and combating wildlife trade

With a strong legal framework, Vietnam is in a favorable position to take strong action in the fight against illegal wildlife trade

VFBC project: Conservation and re-wilding of some key wildlife species in Vietnam

From 13-17 March 2023, in Hanoi, the Project on Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation in Vietnam (VFBC) funded by USAID, in collaboration with the Vietnam Administration of Forestry, WWF- Vietnam organized a Seminar on Species Conservation with the participation of more than 100 delegates from USAID, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, VFBC Project Management Units at all levels, and Forest Management Boards where the VFBC project is implemented, universities, national and international conservation organizations and experts

Launching the afforestation program to improve the livelihoods of Muong people in Hoa Binh

On the occasion of International Forest Day - March 21, the Sustainable Forest Management Component of the Project on Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation in Vietnam (VFBC) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) coordinated with the Youth Union of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Hoa Binh province, and the Youth Union of Hoa Binh province to organize the "Launching ceremony of afforestation program" in Coi hamlet, Vu Binh commune, Lac Son district, Hoa Binh province.