Vietnam: National master plan on biodiversity conservation

1. Bases for the formulation of a national master plan on biodiversity conservation

According to Article 8 of the Law on Biodiversity 2008 of Vietnam, a national master plan on biodiversity conservation shall be formulated based on:

One, the strategy for socio-economic development, defense and security.

Two, the strategy for environmental protection.

Three, plannings on land use and development of branches and domains.

Four, results of basic surveys on biodiversity, natural and socio-economic conditions.

Five, results of implementation of previous master plans on biodiversity conservation.

Six, the current status of biodiversity and forecasts about biodiversity exploitation and use demands.

Seven, resources for the implementation of the master plan.

2. Contents of a national master plan on biodiversity conservation

A national master plan on biodiversity conservation shall include:

One, orientations and goals of biodiversity conservation.

Two, evaluation of natural and socio-economic conditions, the current status of biodiversity; plannings on land use and development of branches, domains and localities; resources for the implementation of the master plan.

Three, geographical location, boundaries and measures of organizing management and protection of the biodiversity corridor.

Four, geographical location, area, ecological functions and measures of organizing management, protection and sustainable development of natural ecosystems.

Five, geographical location, area, boundaries and maps of regions planned for establishment of conservation zones, types of conservation zones, measures of organizing management of conservation zones: and solutions for stabilizing the livelihood of households and individuals lawfully living in conservation zones.

Six, ex-situ conservation needs; types, number, distribution and plan for development of biodiversity conservation facilities.

Seven, strategic environmental assessment of the draft master plan.

Eight, organization of the implementation of the master plan.

This is the content of Article 9 of the Law on Biodiversity 2008 of Vietnam, effective from July 01, 2009.

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