The Vietnamese delegation to the conference included the presence of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Hien – Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the University Council of Hanoi National University of Education, Chairman of MAB Vietnam. The delegation fully participated in the official working sessions and also organized numerous side events, holding direct working meetings with UNESCO leadership, the MAB ICC Council, the Southeast Asia Regional Secretariat, and networks of island and mountainous biosphere reserves. Through these activities, Vietnam shared management experiences, models that link socio-economic development with nature conservation, and introduced initiatives to mobilize local community participation in environmental protection.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Hien - Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the University Council of Hanoi National University of Education, Chairman of MAB Vietnam, delivered a speech.

At the conference, international delegates highly appreciated the strong development of Vietnam's Biosphere Reserve network in recent years. With 11 UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserves, Vietnam currently ranks second in Southeast Asia in terms of quantity, accounting for approximately 14% of its territorial area. Vietnam's Biosphere Reserves not only conserve biodiversity but have also become a driving force for promoting green economic development, enhancing climate change resilience, and creating sustainable livelihoods for local people.

Notably, this conference adopted the Hangzhou Strategic Action Plan for the 2026-2035 period and the Hangzhou Declaration, reaffirming the global commitment to a sustainable future that harmonizes people and nature. This also serves as an important direction for countries, including Vietnam, to continue promoting their roles within the World Biosphere Reserve Network.

The active participation of the Vietnamese delegation helped affirm the country's position on the international stage and promote the image of a dynamic, responsible Vietnam, ready to contribute to common global issues. This was also an opportunity for Hanoi National University of Education to continue leveraging its strengths in training, research, and international cooperation, accompanying the nation's sustainable development in the context of globalization.

Below are some images from the Conference:

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