The Center for Biodiversity conservation and Endangered Species (CBES) envision a future where biodiversity, especially endangered fauna and flora in Vietnam, are shielded under science-based policies, evidenced-driven activities and the loves and concerns of public. Our mission are (1) provide scientific evidences to develop management policies and conservation actions for biodiversity in Vietnam, (2) Scientifically and strategically promote endangered species as flagships for biodiversity and environment protections in Vietnam and (3) develop innovative approaches for biodiversity conservations and environmental protections.
We established the Vietnam Marine Megafauna Network (formerly know as Vietnam Marine Mammal Network), which is open to all marine mammal researchers, conservationist and enthusiasts who work within Vietnamese territorial waters. Since its establishment in 2014, the network has reached many experts, researchers and members across the country, connected them with marine biology experts around the world to fulfil its primary mission: to utilize scientific knowledge and technological advances for studying and protecting marine megafauna which inhabit Vietnamese waters.
Beside establishing and maintaining the network, the CBES also conduct multiple scientific research project in collaboration with National Geography, JASTIP-NET, US-Marine Mammal Commission, Conservation Leadership Programmes and Rufford Small Grant to study marine mammal and their habitat in Vietnamese water. Our data provides the baseline for conservation actions regarding marine mammal in Vietnam.
Progress reports
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
Type of commitment
- No take marine protected area
- Marine protected area with partial protection
- MPA management and/or enforcement
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
Type of commitment
- Scientific, socioeconomic and interdisciplinary research
- Research capacity development
- Data access and sharing
- Training and professional development
- Scientific cooperation
- Transfer marine technology
Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in UNCLOS, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of The Future We Want
Type of commitment
- Activities to raise awareness of the comprehensive legal and policy framework for the sustainable development of oceans and seas, in particular UNCLOS, its Implementing Agreements and other relevant ocean-related instruments and promote their effective im
- Strengthening ocean governance, for example through the development of a national ocean policy or regional ocean policy
August 2019
Framework to reduce marine mammal bycatch in Vietnamese fishery
January 2019
Enhancing research capability of marine biologists network in Vietnam
May 2019
Scientific publication regarding marine megafauna in Vietnam
September 2019
Developing new marine protected area designs that can protect mobile marine megafauna in Vietnam
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