COMPREHENSIVE EFFORTS TO PROTECT NATURE FOR HANOI CITY, VIETNAM
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is not only the political, economic, cultural, and educational center of the nation but also home to many wildlife species, including critically endangered Delacour’s langur (Trachypithecus delacouri) and the Yellow-breasted bunting (Emberiza aureola). As a rapidly developing urban area, the impacts of urbanization, agricultural practices, pollution, as well as unsustainable hunting and exploitation have been and continue to be the main factors leading to the degradation or loss of natural areas, and the reduction or extinction of many wildlife species.
Picture 1: Delacour’s langur, a species classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List (2023), is an endemic primate of Vietnam. The photograph was taken in Huong Son Special-use Forest, My Duc District, Hanoi.
Picture 2: Yellow-breasted bunting, a migratory bird species classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List 2023. The photo was taken in the alluvial plains and islets of the Red River in Hanoi city
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To conserve biodiversity in Hanoi, Center for Nature Conservation and Development (CCD) and its partners have been conducting numerous studies, monitoring, and conservation activities since 2020. These efforts focus on protecting and rehabilitating ecosystems and wildlife, particularly in the alluvial plains and islets of the Red River, the Ba Vi mountain range, and the limestone ecosystems in Huong Son ward, My Duc district. In addition, CCD has implemented numerous communication programs to convey the beauty of wild birds, endangered primates, and the importance of biodiversity and natural areas for Hanoi city. Since 2020, CCD has consistently proposed planning the alluvial plains and islets of the Red River into nature parks, in order to conserve wild birds and natural ecosystems. By establishing these nature parks, Hanoi can expand its green spaces for educational activities and nature experiences, introducing a greater harmony with nature for its residents.
Picture 3: In response to human impacts on wildlife, particularly migratory birds in Hanoi, CCD and its partners periodically conduct field studies, monitoring, and interventions to prevent illegal activities related to wildlife.
Picture 4: CCD and its partners have organized excursions for the public to understand the formation of alluvial plains and islets of the Red River in Hanoi, explore its natural ecosystems, agricultural activities, and residents.
Picture 5: CCD in collaboration with partners has organized a free photography exhibition of wild birds in an open space in order to enhance the identification while promoting participation and contribution of the public to the nature of Hanoi city
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CCD will continue to collaborate with partners and Hanoi city to implement conservation programs and promote the planning and expansion of protected areas in the alluvial plains and islets of the Red River. CCD with its partners will also advocate for the establishment of multi-purpose protected areas that combine sustainable agriculture with programs and activities to protect original ecosystems. Additionally, CCD will promote public participation and contributions to the permeation of nature and wildlife into Hanoi city.