Vietnam, US launch two new projects to strengthen wildlife protection efforts
USAID Deputy Mission Director Debra Mosel. (Photo: Courtesy of USAID) |
Speaking at the launching ceremony, USAID Deputy Mission Director Debra Mosel said: “The United States is a committed partner of Vietnam’s in countering wildlife trafficking and conserving biodiversity, in line with our two countries’ shared priorities under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Today, we advance our cooperation on this shared priority by launching these two new projects.”
Mosel said that the USAID prioritises locally-led development, because local leadership and ownership are essential for fostering sustainable results. In Vietnam, local organisations play an increasingly important role in environmental protection, specifically in nature and biodiversity conservation, and in the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking, she said.
Vietnam is ranked 14th in the world for biodiversity richness and the country is home to many rare and precious species. Unfortunately, many of them are on the brink of extinction due to the illegal wildlife trade, mainly to meet the demand for food, traditional medicine and ornamental products.
The two USAID-funded project - Sustainable Wildlife Conservation project, implemented by SVW, and the Conserving Threatened Species project, implemented by CCD, will support Cat Tien National Park, Dong Nai Culture and Nature Reserve in Dong Nai province, and Huong Son Special Use Forest in Hanoi to protect their biodiversity through enhancing capacities of their staff and applying Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) technology in forest patrolling and camera traps for wildlife surveillance.
The projects will also help reduce demand for illegal wildlife products by raising awareness among the public, empowering local communities and their leaders to help ensure the protection of these areas.
Since 2016, the US Government has provided 27.8 million USD to Vietnam in support of efforts to counter wildlife trafficking, including strengthening law enforcement, reducing demand, and building international cooperation./.
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