EEPSEA

Overfishing, destructive fishing methods and sedimentation and climate change have damaged or destroyed many reef areas. Various programmes have and are trying to counter coral reef decline by establishing sustainable management activities.

Without coordinated planning, cost-effective approach and project implementation, the problem on flood management would not be properly addressed, according to local researchers.

If conservation program is developed in accordance with appropriate guidelines, such conservation activity can be sustainable and can aid the conservation of species.

Although many measures have been initiated to crack down on illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam, experts warns that further tighter steps are needed to better protect the country’s endangered wildlife.

Close to 60 leading experts from Southeast Asia gathered for a two-day conference in Hanoi last week to discuss and present strong evidence on how environmental economics research has made an impact on development in Southeast Asia.