Green List Status is not just a conservation label but a holistic management approach that addresses the interconnectedness of protected areas, environmental health and human well-being.

Ten protected areas in Vietnam have participated in The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas (IUCN Green List) which is a set of global standards on successful conservation.

“Buying a tiger is as easy as buying a refrigerator,” Vu Ngoc Thanh, lecturer at the University of Natural Sciences, a member school of the HCMC National University, said.

The Con Cuong district People’s Court in Nghe An has sentenced five local poachers to a total of 13 years and six months in prison for violating regulations on protection of endangered, precious and rare animals.

VietNamNet Bridge - Within three hours, more than 100 volunteers from IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) recently collected 2.5 tons of waste on Ang Du Beach of Ha Long Bay.

Enlisting community participation in caring for important ecological areas is one of the more effective strategies in protected area management. With the participation of the women, healthy mangrove forests are translating to better resilience.

An International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) funded project has not only helped protect Can Gio mangrove forest in Ho Chi Minh City’s Can Gio district, but also increased income for locals, heard a conference in the city on December 15.