The conference brought together nearly 80 delegates, including representatives from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration of China, and Yunnan provincial authorities. It also welcomed leaders and experts from universities and research institutes in Vietnam, China, and Laos.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui The Doi – delivering the opening remarks

In his opening speech, Vice President Bui The Doi emphasized the crucial role of biodiversity in human life, highlighting not only its economic value but, more importantly, its environmental significance in maintaining ecological balance. He noted that China, Vietnam, and Laos are recognized as biodiversity hotspots in Asia and the world. The transboundary corridor linking these three countries is of exceptional ecological value, hosting diverse and rich ecosystems.

Prof. Dr. Hoang Van Sam – Co-chair of the Conference

Prof. Dr. Hoang Van Sam, Director of the International Cooperation Division at VNUF, co-chaired the conference. Over three days, more than 20 in-depth presentations were delivered by scientists from China, Laos, and Vietnam, covering key topics such as: Legislation on Biodiversity Conservation; Nature Reserve Systems; Biodiversity Survey and Monitoring; Local Communities and Sustainable Tourism; Transboundary Biodiversity Conservation

Dr. Le Sy Doanh giving a presentation 

The Vietnamese delegation contributed four presentations:

1. Legal Framework for Biodiversity Conservation in Vietnam (Le Sy Doanh, Bui The Doi)

2. Biodiversity and Vietnam's Special-Use Forest System (Hoang Van Sam, Tran Ngoc The, Pham Hoang Phi)

3. Biodiversity Survey and Monitoring in Vietnam (Nguyen Trong Cuong, Mai Hai Chau)

4. Forestry and Biodiversity Conservation in Dien Bien Province (Hoang Van Sam, Bui The Doi, Nguyen Manh Toan, Pham Hoang Phi)

Dr. Nguyen Trong Cuong

During the conference, delegates shared significant research findings and proposed various solutions for biodiversity conservation in the transboundary corridor. Additionally, they agreed to strengthen cooperation in education, scientific research, and technology transfer.

In his closing remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui The Doi expressed gratitude to the leadership of Southwest Forestry University and the organizing institutions for successfully hosting this important conference. He reaffirmed VNUF's commitment to actively contributing to biodiversity conservation efforts, particularly within the transboundary corridor of Laos, Vietnam, and China.

Some images from the conference

Source: International Cooperation Division