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Engagement of key stakeholders in the Development of Legal documents guiding implementation of Fisheries Law 2017 and Sharing local experiences in Management, Protection, and Development of aquatic resources in Vietnam
On 21st November 2017, the Vietnam National Assembly passed the new Fisheries Law to replace the Fisheries Law 2003; in which co-management in fisheries protection was regulated; this is the new and important point to share the right and responsibility of fisheries management, protection and exploitation; the State enabled fisheries community to organize, manage aquaculture, […]
Vietnam Government Empowers Fisherman in Landmark Passage of Amended Fisheries law
Vietnam is home to one of the most diverse marine ecosystems in the world, providing habitats including mangroves, coral reefs, sea grass beds and coastal lagoons for a wide variety of species. Because of this diversity (particularly in commercially valuable species) and its extensive coastline (>3000km), an important sector of Vietnam’s economy is fishing. However, […]
“Enabling Boat” students tell tales to inspire peers
More than 50 students and teenagers from difficult families in Halong city who participated in the “Enabling Boat” project shared their experiences and lessons with more than 700 other students at two secondary schools. The students answered questions about IT, computer science, and marine environmental protection The cold winter weather turned warmer at the two […]
Nourishing dreams of disadvantaged youth in coastal areas
The closing and award ceremony of the “Computer Science and Information Technology–Nourishing Dreams” competition sponsored by Microsoft has been organised this morning in the northern province of Quang Ninh’s Halong city to deliver awards to 52 innovative information technology products created by disadvantaged youth in the coastal areas. The contest was open to young people […]