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Meeting marks International Day for Biodiversity
Vov/Hanoitimes 06:44, 2014/05/23
A meeting was held in Hanoi on May 22 to raise public awareness of the need to protect biodiversity and water and prevent the illegal hunting and trafficking of exotic animals.

Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) Bui Cach Tuyen noted in Vietnam, the consumption of wild animals has been at an alarming level in recent years.

This not only destroys the ecosystem but also has a knock-on harmful effect on society, economy, human health and national security, he said.

Tuyen stressed that the country needs to implement effective measures to prevent the illegal activities.

He also added that Vietnam has been recognised globally for its wide range of biological diversity and is one of the countries prioritizing protecting worldwide biological diversity.

At the event, the MONRE also awarded 17 winners of a children’s competition on wildlife protection.

Result of a survey on biodiversity was also announced by Vietnam-based HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation and the Department of Biodiversity Conservation.

Launched by the United Nations in 2000, the annual event aims to increase community awareness of the issues related to global biodiversity and wildlife conservation.

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