Marine and Coastal Ecosystem
Our work
- Pilot project for Hon Mun Marine Protected Area (2001-2005)
- Capacity building for Integrated Coastal Management in Tonkin Bay – Case study in Ha Long Bay (2002-2005)
- MPA management capacity building training programme
- Marine Turtle Conservation programme, to support the implementation of the Viet Nam Marine Turtle Conservation Action Plan to 2010, including following activities: - Promote community-based conservation of marine turtles and their habitat in cooperation with WWF
- Build national capacity to reduce illegal trade in marine turtles, in cooperation with TRAFFIC
- Reduce threat to marine turtles by addressing unsustainable fishing practices, identifying opportunities for mitigation measures
- Support the implementation of national, regional and international agreements such as the Indian Ocean – South-East Asian Marine Turtle Memorandum of Understanding (IOSEA) and MTCAP
- Public awareness and education