More than 800 creatures are threatened

882 flora and fauna species are threatened at many levels and listed in the Vietnam Red Data Book, so management and conservationists think that propagation and awareness raising should be promoted to protect species. creature.

At the workshop to strengthen propaganda on wildlife protection, organized by the Central Propaganda Department and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in the afternoon of December 17, experts stated that Vietnam is one of the nation Unique biodiversity with a variety of natural ecosystems and rare plants and animals, with more than 49 thousand species.

"Without conservation, resources will be overexploited, ecosystems are fragmented and environmental services are provided to people suffering from degraded quality such as clean water and clean gas , " said Hoang Thi Thanh. Idle, Deputy Director of Department of Biodiversity Conservation (General Department of Environment) said.

However, in fact, according to Ms Nhan, 882 species are threatened at many levels and listed in the Vietnam Red Book of 2007. In particular, many endemic animals of Vietnam such as the Central Turtle and the Snub-nosed Monkey upturned, white-bodied langurs, white-blue pheasants are facing threats and many species at extremely high levels.

Saola, one of the most endangered species of Vietnam.(Photo: WWF)

"In 2010, Vietnam's last rhino was killed for horns, tigers, elephants, saola and many other primates that were also threatened with extinction," Nhan said.

One of the reasons according to experts is that the over-exploitation of natural resources, habitat of species is reduced, water pollution and climate change also affect organisms. According to the Department for Conservation of Biodiversity, illegal consumption and trade of wild animals is becoming an urgent issue, leading to a decline in the number of species.

From 2000 to June this year, the Forest Protection Department recorded more than 18,000 wildlife trafficking cases, confiscating nearly 200 individuals, equivalent to nearly 700kg. According to estimates, this figure only accounts for 5-10% of the actual number. Demand for wildlife products has increased over the past 20 years due to economic development, and the demand for luxury products has also increased.

There is no denying the Government's efforts to protect wildlife species when issuing many legal documents, decrees and participation in many international conventions, but conservationists say that legal documents Vietnam still lacks links, causing confusion and confusion in the implementation process.

"The maximum penalty for wildlife-related crimes is 500 million to 7 years in prison, but these two forms are rarely applied in practice," Ms Nhan said.

Therefore, the participants proposed to strengthen the legal and policy framework, and to build awareness about conservation issues and consequences of over-consumption of wildlife.

In the face of the fact that Vietnam's biodiversity has continued to decline, the Central Committee for Propaganda and Education has drafted a guideline for propagating the implementation of illegal wildlife trade and consumption.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Tho, Deputy Director of the Center for Scientific, Professional Research and Documentation, Central Propaganda Department, said the propaganda content will be aimed at thoroughly understanding the people on the policy of "strict protection". Wildlife of the Party. On the other hand, creating public opinion condemning and unifying the perception of strictly handling acts of wasteful use of natural resources, burning forests, causing environmental pollution, hunting and consuming animals wild. Since then, to raise people's awareness, attitudes and behavior.