Bio-diversity

The project meets the goal of the GEF/SGP by contributing to the conservation and sustainable use of the biological resources of Chu Yang Sin Nature Reserve in Daklak Province. Chu Yang Sin Nature Reserve is one of the biggest national nature reserves in Vietnam. It contains highly valuable biological resources of a rainforest ecosystem. Poverty and population growth (due to high birth rate and illegal immigration), isolation and a strong lack of human and financial resources for the Reserve management and protection are the main causes of biodiversity loss and deforestation, which are considered two major environmental problems in the Reserve and its buffer zone. The project aims to develop an integrated development model in the buffer zone of the nature reserve where community of the ethnic minorities resides. It focuses on strengthening capacity of the Youth Union, especially the Commune Youth Union, in carrying out environmental campaigns and awareness raising activities, and improving capacity in nature reserve management of the management authority and youth and local leaders. The project also contributes to fighting poverty to protect the environment by creating alternative livelihoods for the community so as to reduce their strong dependence on the Reserve resources for their survival.

Vietnam