Principles for the conservation and sustainable development of biodiversity of Vietnam

Anh Tu

11:07, 01/01/2015

Biodiversity means the abundance of genes, organisms and ecosystems in nature. According to Vietnam’s regulations, the conservation and sustainable development of biodiversity must ensure certain principles.

Specifically, according to Article 4 of the Law on Biodiversity 2008 of Vietnam, the conservation and sustainable development of biodiversity must ensure the following principles:

One, conserving biodiversity is the duty of the State and all organizations and individuals.

Two, harmoniously combining conservation with rational exploitation and use of biodiversity; and conservation and rational exploitation and use of biodiversity with hunger eradication and poverty alleviation.

Three, regarding in-situ conservation as a keystone measure, combining in-situ conservation with ex-situ conservation.

Four, organizations and individuals that benefit from biodiversity exploitation and use shall share their benefits with concerned parties: ensuring harmony between the interests of the State, organizations and individuals.

Five, ensuring management of risks caused to biodiversity by genetically modified organisms and specimens of genetically modified organisms.

View more: The Law on Biodiversity of Vietnam officially takes effect on July 01, 2009.

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