EXHIBITION OF MORE THAN 50 PREMIUM MEDICINE PLANTS IN VIETNAM

Exhibition on "Vietnamese medicinal resources - Join hands to conserve Endangered Wildlife"

Reducing the use of wildlife products in traditional medicine

This morning (March 17), within the framework of the Saving Threaten Wildlife Project (STW) sponsored by USAID, the Management Board for Forestry Projects (MBFP) - Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, National Institute of Medicinal Materials (NIMM) - The Ministry of Health and TRAFFIC opened the exhibition "Vietnamese medicinal resources - Join hands to conserve Endangered Wildlife" in Hanoi

The 2nd Steering Committee Meeting of the “Project on Enhancing Sustainable Natural Resource Management” funded by the Government of Japan

Within the framework of cooperation between the Government of Vietnam and the Government of Japan in the field of forestry, the technical assistance project on "Enhancing Sustainable Natural Resource Management" is funded by the Government of Japan and implemented in Hoa Binh, Son La, Tuyen Quang and Lao Cai provinces. On March 15, 2023, the second meeting of the Project Steering Committee was held in Hanoi with the agreement of leaders of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD)

The signing ceremony of grassroot grants for Lam Binh district, Tuyen Quang province

On the morning of 10th March 2023, at the Japanese embassy, the signing ceremony of grant contract took place within the framework of the grassroots grant program (GPP) of the Japanese Embassy.

VFBC project: Communication on forest and forest land use rights

On March 10, 2023, the VFBC Project Management Unit of Hoa Binh province coordinated with the Mai Chau District People's Committee to conduct a communication event on forest and forest land use rights, forest protection and forest fire preventation in Hich 1 village. Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province.

Buon Ma Thuot says NO to illegal wildlife products - People's Daily Online

Minister Le Minh Hoan called on the community to protect wildlife

On the afternoon of March 12, Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development - Mr. Le Minh Hoan visited the exhibition booth of the Saving Threaten Wildlife Project (STW) in Buon Ma Thuot city.

“Buon Ma Thuot city says NO to illegal wildlife products” - photo reportage

Spread the message of wildlife protection in Dak Lak

Within the framework of the 8th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival in 2023, the Saving Threaten Wildlife Project (STW) has coordinated with the Dak Lak Fatherland Front Committee to organize propaganda and raise awareness to the community about wildlife protection, launching the program "Buon Ma Thuot City says NO to illegal wildlife products"

VFBC project: Application of software to combine images from photos taken by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV - Drone) to monitor forest resource developments

In order to support forest owners to access Drone technology, from February 28 to March 2, 2023, the VFBC Project in collaboration with FFI, VFBC Project Management Unit in Quang Binh province implemented a “training course on using image-compositing software from drone images to monitor forests for technical staff of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quang Binh Province" supported by VFBC Project.

More than 500 athletes participated in the "Running to conserve wildlife" for the first time held at Bach Ma National Park

In response to the World Wildlife Day (March 3), on the morning of 5th March, the "Running to conserve wildlife" was held at Bach Ma National Park, Thua Thien Hue province.

Enterprises commit to combat illegal wildlife trade

On the afternoon of March 3, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Saving Threaten Wildlife (STW) Project in collaboration with the Vietnam Federation of Trade and Industry - Ho Chi Minh City Branch (VCCI-HCM) held a conference to strengthen social responsibility and fight against illegal wildlife trade, towards sustainable development.

USAID Learns - Sharing Climate Change Mitigation Solutions in the Mekong Delta

On 23th February 2023, at the Management Board for Forestry Projects, a group of national and international experts from the USAID Learns Project shared research results and proposed solutions to mitigate climate change in the Mekong Delta in the framework of preparation of the Climate Change Adaptation Project that USAID has committed to sponsor for Vietnam since June 2022.

VFBC project: Improving knowledge and skills in handling situations related to forest and wildlife encroachment for members of interdisciplinary team.

From 20-25th February 2023, in Quang Binh, the VFBC Project cooperated with FFI Organization, the VFBC Project Management Board of Quang Binh province to conduct a training course on " Improving knowledge and skills in handling situations related to forest and wildlife encroachment” for members of interdisciplinary team supported by the VFBC Project.

The SNRM2 project supports the Forest Protection Department in developing a proposal for a non-project grant program from the Embassy of Japan

In the morning of 21st February 2023, a meeting was held at the Management Board for Forestry Projects to discuss on development of proposals for the Japanese Embassy's non-project sponsorship program in the forestry sector.

VFBC project: Organize community communication activities on wild animal meat consumption in Hue city

In response to World Wildlife Day on 3rd March 2023, from 17-19th February 2023 at Tu Tuong Park, Le Loi Street, Hue City, the Project on Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation in Vietnam (VFBC) in collaboration with Thua Thien Hue Forest Protection Department, WWF Office organized a community communication campaign with the message “Wild meat next to the mouth, the danger is waiting” with the goal of raising public awareness of potential risks to wildlife meat consumption through experiential activities, interacting with live images to attract and provide information about the risks associated with wildlife, thereby reducing and ending the consumption of wild animal meat and wildlife products.

Three Vietnamese organizations received grant from USAID's species conservation fund

On the afternoon of February 13, three Vietnamese organizations received species conservation fund of the Project on Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation in Vietnam (VFBC) sponsored by USAID.

VFBC project: Training on "Development of the community based on internal resources"

From 4-7 January 2023 in Sapa town - Lao Cai province and 6-11 February 2023 in Hoi An city - Quang Nam province, the Sustainable Forest Management Component - VFBC Project organized 02 training courses on "Asset Based Community Development (ABCD)" in resource management and sustainable forest development.

VFBC project: application and capacity building for protected areas on using Wildlife Insights software in managing biodiversity survey data by image traps.

From 8-9 February 2023 in Ninh Binh province, the Biodiversity Conservation Component (VFBC Project) organized a capacity building training course for forest rangers and staff of Cuc Phuong National Park, Ninh Binh province about using Wildlife Insights software in managing biodiversity survey data by image traps.

STW project: Forming, developing and consolidating a network of investigative journalists on wildlife crimes

On the afternoon of February 15, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Agriculture Newspaper, the Management Board for Forestry Projects (MARD) coordinated with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), TRAFFIC International and Vietnam Agriculture Newspaper held a signing ceremony for cooperation in implementing activities of the STW project.

VFBC project: Training on communication skills for community communication groups in Quang Binh province

Implementing the 2023 plan, from 8-9 February 2023 in Xuan Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province, the Project on Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation in Vietnam (VFBC) in collaboration with Quang Binh Forest Protection Department organized a training course on communication skills on forest and wildlife protection for the community communication groups.

USAID cooperates with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to assist Vietnam Customs and Port authorities using technology to combat illegal wildlife trade

Da Nang, February 14, 2023 - The Saving Threaten Wildlife Project, supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by WWF, spoke with relevant agencies on tools and technologies to combat illegal wildlife trade, by improving the ability to detect and prevent this type of crime at seaports. The workshop with theme on "Strengthening control, detection, investigation and handling of illegal wildlife trade through seaports" was jointly organized by the Management Board for Forestry Projects (MBFP-Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development). Representatives from the General Department of Vietnam Customs, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the US Department of State, USAID, customs, port authorities of Ho Chi Minh city, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Quy Nhon and TRAFFIC attended this activity.

VFBC project: Connecting community tourism in Thua Thien Hue province

On 10th February 2023, the Management Unit of the Project on Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation in Vietnam (VFBC) in Thua Thien Hue province in collaboration with the Department of Tourism of Thua Thien Hue province, Nam Dong District People's Committee, Vietnam Helvetas and the Vietnam Community Tourism Association organized a seminar to exchange experiences on community tourism and connect community tourism in Thua Thien Hue province.

Start of afforestation in the framework of Rehabilitation and Sustainable Management of Mangrove Forests in the Red river Delta

On the afternoon of 7th February, in Kim Son district (Ninh Binh province), the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development held a kick-off ceremony of afforestation within the framework of the Rehabilitation and Sustainable Management of Mangrove Forests in the Red river Delta.