Prime Minister's Decision No. 149/QD-TTg approving the National Strategy for Biodiversity untill 2030, with a Vision to 2050.

This Prime Minister's Decision approves the National Strategy for Biodiversity until 2030, with a Vision to 2050. The overall objectives of the National Strategy are set up as: by 2030, increase area or natural system under protection, restore and maintain integrity; biodiversity will be conserved and used sustainably in order to contribute to socio-economy development in the form of green growth and adapt to climate change. The Vision to 2050 is also established in this policy document: Until 2050, important natural ecosystems, endangered species, rare and precious genetic resources will be effectively restored and preserved; biodiversity and ecosystem services will be adequately evaluated, sustainably used, generating benefits for the general public, ensuring ecosystem security, adapting to climate change, and sustainably developing the country.
To achieve the overall objectives by 2030, specific objectives are identified: 1. Expand and improve the effectiveness in managing natural heritage and sanctuary systems so that: area of land sanctuaries accounts for 9% of total land area; area of sea and coastal sanctuaries accounts for 3 - 5% of total national seawaters; 70% of sanctuaries and natural heritages are assessed for management effectiveness; internationally recognized natural areas: 15 wetlands of international importance (Ramsar sites), 14 biosphere reserves, ASEAN Heritage Parks; national forest cover is maintained within 42% - 43%; recover at least 20% of degraded natural ecosystems. 2. Effectively preserve wild species, especially endangered, rare, and precious species prioritized for protection and migrating species; prevent any additional extinct species; population of at least 10 endangered, rare, precious species are prioritized for protection is improved; stored and preserved genetic resources of wild species and plants, domestic animals reach at least 100.000 genetic resources. 3. Value of biodiversity and ecosystem services are assessed, maintained, and improved via the sustainable use and limited negative impacts on biodiversity; nature-based solutions are implemented and applied in socio-economic development, natural disaster prevention, and adaptation to climate change; promote access and sharing of benefits offered by the use of genetic resources on an equal and reasonable basis.
Key tasks are proposed in the policy document, including: 1. Expand and improve management effectiveness of natural heritage, sanctuaries, and biodiversity corridor system; 2. Reinforce and expand natural areas with national and international importance; 3. Adopt effective preservation solutions in areas outside of sanctuaries; 4. Preserve and restore wild and endangered species, especially endangered, rare, precious species prioritized for protection and migrating species; 5. Enhance genetic resource preservation operation, manage access to genetic resources, share benefits, and protect traditional knowledge regarding genetic resources;6. Assess and utilize the benefits of biodiversity in sustainable development, natural disaster prevention, and climate change adaptation; etc.