More Vietnamese biosphere reserves recognized by UNESCO
Recently, Nui Chua National Park (Ninh Thuan Province) and Kon Ha Nung Plateau (Gia Lai Province) have been recognized by UNESCO as global biosphere reserves.
A total of 25 world's biosphere reserves were designated at the 37th meeting of the International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Programme. This event was held in Nigeria from September 11-15, 2025.
Located approximately 20 km from Phan Rang City, Nui Chua National Park features a diverse range of terrains and a relatively untouched biodiversity. The expansive primeval forests are home to stunning caves and over 1,200 species of flora and fauna.
A goat at a dry forest near Nui Chua National Park, Ninh Thuan
Kon Ha Nung Plateau covers an area of 413,512 hectares in Gia Lai Province and is divided into three zones, with the core consisting of Kon Ka Kinh National Park and Kon Chu Rang Nature Reserve. This plateau features tropical closed forests that exhibit high biodiversity, serving as a habitat for many rare animal species.
A waterfall in Kon Ha Nung Plateau - Photo: baoquocte.vn
The inclusion of these two sites brings Vietnam's total number of recognized global biosphere reserves to 11, making it the second-largest network in Southeast Asia, following Indonesia, and one of the most extensive in the world.
The annual recognition of these global biosphere reserves is crucial for the protection of biodiversity, promoting conservation efforts, and encouraging sustainable development.
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