Cat Tien - The First National Park to Achieve the Green List

Vietnam has just received great news in the field of nature conservation when Cat Tien National Park became the country's first protected area to be listed on the Green List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). ). This is an important milestone marking Vietnam's continuous efforts in protecting the environment and biodiversity.

IUCN Green List - The gold standard for protected areas globally

The IUCN Green List is a prestigious international certification for effectively managed protected areas. This is considered the "gold standard" in the field of global nature conservation. To achieve this title, protected areas must meet strict criteria for management, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

Vietnam is one of the few pioneering Asian countries to join the Green List since 2015, along with China and South Korea. This demonstrates Vietnam's strong commitment to protecting the country's precious natural resources.

Cat Tien National Park - The green pearl of the Southeast

Cat Tien National Park is located in the three provinces of Dong Nai, Lam Dong and Binh Phuoc, about 150km north of Ho Chi Minh City. With an area of ​​nearly 72,000 hectares, this is one of the largest remaining primary tropical forests in southern Vietnam.

This national park is home to many rare flora and fauna species such as:

• Javan one-horned rhinoceros (extinct in Vietnam since 2010)

• Gaur

• Asian elephant

• Sun bear

• More than 350 species of birds

• Many endemic plant species

In addition to its biodiversity value, Cat Tien National Park also has special cultural and historical importance with the Cat Tien archaeological site - one of the major Buddhist centers of the ancient Champa kingdom.

Journey to achieve the Green List of Cat Tien National Park

To achieve the Green List title, Cat Tien National Park has gone through a long process of continuous efforts in management and conservation. Some outstanding achievements include:

Strengthening forest protection: The National Park has applied many effective measures to prevent poaching and illegal logging.

Scientific research: Many research programs on biodiversity have been implemented, helping to improve understanding of the region's unique ecosystem.

Developing ecotourism: Cat Tien National Park has built many environmentally friendly tours, contributing to raising tourists' awareness of nature conservation.

International cooperation: The National Park actively cooperates with international organizations in conservation projects.

Community development: Many livelihood support programs for local people have been implemented, helping to reduce pressure on forest resources.

The significance of Cat Tien National Park achieving the Green List

The fact that Cat Tien National Park is listed on the IUCN Green List has great significance not only for conservation work in Vietnam but also internationally:

Affirming Vietnam's position: This is a testament to Vietnam's efforts in implementing international commitments on environmental protection and biodiversity.

Raising awareness: This title will contribute to raising community awareness of the importance of nature conservation.

Attracting investment: With this prestigious title, Cat Tien National Park can attract more investment resources for conservation and sustainable development.

Promoting ecotourism: Green List status will be a big plus, helping Cat Tien National Park attract more domestic and foreign tourists.

Creating motivation for other protected areas: The success of Cat Tien National Park will be an inspiration for other protected areas across the country to make more efforts in management and conservation.

Challenges and future development directions

Despite significant achievements, Cat Tien National Park still faces many challenges in conservation work:

Pressure from economic development: The expansion of surrounding industrial and urban areas creates great pressure on the ecosystem of the national park.

Climate change: This phenomenon is causing negative impacts on the flora and fauna in the national park.

Overtourism: Managing the number of visitors to avoid negative impacts on the environment is a major challenge.

Conflict between humans and wild animals: This problem is becoming increasingly serious as natural habitats are shrinking.

Cat Tien National Park's achievement of the IUCN Green List is an important turning point in nature conservation in Vietnam. This is not only the pride of the forestry industry but also the motivation for Vietnam to continue efforts to protect the country's precious natural values.

This success is the result of the continuous efforts of many stakeholders, from managers and scientists to local communities and international organizations. Hopefully, with this new title, Cat Tien National Park will continue to promote its role as a model for nature conservation in Vietnam, while also inspiring many other conservation areas across the country.

Anniversary event - Imprint of Hoang Sa Viet

To mark this important milestone, a grand event was held on June 21, 2024. The unit taking on the organizing role for this special event is none other than Hoang Sa Viet - a prestigious name in the field of event organization in Vietnam.

Hoang Sa Viet brought an impressive program, harmoniously combining professional and entertainment elements, contributing to spreading the message of nature conservation to the public. The event not only attracted the attention of experts but also received widespread attention from the community.

To discover more about Cat Tien National Park and experience the wonderful beauty of nature here, contact Hoang Sa Viet - a unit specializing in organizing unique events. With extensive experience in the field of event organization, we are committed to bringing you memorable experiences. Call hotline 0965.991.786 now for more detailed advice!