The survey, carried out by USAID’s Biodiversity Conservation Activity, represents the most comprehensive and systematic biodiversity survey ever conducted in Việt Nam and builds on previous USAID-supported projects in the country to monitor biodiversity and forest cover. Nick Cox, Chief of Party, USAID Biodiversity Conservation, implemented by WWF, stated: “For the first time we have the data to confirm Việt Nam’s wildlife populations are in dire straits. At the same time there are signs that investments by the Việt Nam Government, and by local and international NGOs, have had a positive impact. Last year, the USAID Biodiversity Conservation Activity launched a US$1.4 million Species Conservation Fund (SCF) in Việt Nam to support locally-led conservation efforts initiated by Vietnamese NGOs and other independent organisations. SCF is a part of the $38 million USAID Biodiversity Conservation Activity and aims to strengthen biodiversity conservation in Việt Nam, especially through local organisations.

Source: Viet Nam News December 12, 2023 09:12 UTC