Decision No. 45IQD-TTg approving the master plan on biodiversity conservation in the whole country through 2020, with orientations toward 2030.

Subject

Water, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Water conservation zone Freshwater resources management Inland waters Biodiversity Policy/planning Ecosystem preservation Genetic resources Climate change Coastal zone management Protection of environment Protection of habitats

Geographical area

Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia

Entry into force notes

2014-2030

Abstract

This Decision approves the master plan on biodiversity conservation in the whole country through 2020, with orientations toward 2030, with the following guiding viewpoints: a) To combine in-situ conservation with ex-situ conservation and other forms of conservation to ensure effective conservation, consistency and conformity with conditions of each region in the whole country without affecting national defense and security; b) To harmoniously combine conservation and rational exploitation and use of biological resources, attaching importance to maintaining and developing ecosystem services, environment and landscape of biodiversity; c) To consistently comply with the criteria set out in the Law on Biodiversity on the basis of inheriting to the utmost the achievements and maintaining the stability of the existing special-use forest, marine and inland water conservation zones; d) To ensure safety of biodiversity, mitigate the degradation and depletion of natural resources, mitigate and adapt to climate change; dd) To mobilize all resources and experiences of organizations, individuals and communities in the biodiversity conservation; to ensure the principles of equitable and harmonious sharing of interests of the stakeholders; e) To enhance cooperation with other countries and international organizations on biodiversity conservation, especially with bordering countries.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Repeals

Decision No. 1479/QD-TTg approving the planning on the system of inland water conservation zones up to 2020.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2008

Keyword: Inland waters, Biodiversity, Water conservation zone, Policy/planning, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX