Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has just signed Decision No. 149/QD-TTg approving the National Strategy on Biodiversity to 2030, with a Vision to 2050.

The overall goal by 2030 is to increase the area of protected and restored natural ecosystems and ensure their integrity and connectivity; biodiversity is conserved and used sustainably in order to contribute to socio-economic development in the direction of a green economy, proactively adapting to climate change. In which, the area of nature reserves on the mainland strives to reach 9% of the land area; the area of protected sea and coastal areas reaches from 3 to 5% of the national natural sea area; 70% of nature reserves and natural heritages are assessed for management effectiveness; the national forest coverage rate remains stable from 42% to 43%; recover at least 20% of degraded natural ecosystems.

Effectively conserve wild species, especially endangered, precious and rare species prioritized for protection, and migratory species; no more wild species go extinct; the population status of at least 10 endangered, precious and rare species prioritized for protection is improved; wild genetic resources and plant and animal varieties shall be preserved and conserved to achieve the goal of collecting and preserving at least 100,000 genetic resources; minimize negative impacts on biodiversity.

With a vision to 2050, important natural ecosystems, endangered species, precious and rare genetic resources will be restored and effectively preserved; Biodiversity and ecosystem services are fully appreciated, used sustainably and bring essential benefits to all people, contribute to ensuring ecological security, and proactively respond to climate change. sustainable development of the country.

To achieve the above goal, the Strategy sets out a number of key tasks such as: Strengthening conservation and restoration of biodiversity; conservation and restoration of endangered wild species, especially endangered, precious and rare animals prioritized for protection, and migratory species; strengthen conservation of genetic resources, manage access to genetic resources, share benefits and protect traditional knowledge about genetic resources; evaluate and promote the benefits of biodiversity for sustainable development, natural disaster prevention and adaptation to climate change; control activities that have a negative impact on biodiversity.

In which, the implementation strategy to expand and improve the efficiency of management of natural heritage systems, nature reserves and biodiversity corridors; consolidating and expanding natural areas of national and international importance; restore degraded important natural ecosystems; expanding and strengthening the gene fund network…