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Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact
Partner Snapshot
Partner
GreenViet Biodiversity Conservation Centre
Location
Danang City, Vietnam
Category
- Community Support & Development
- Protected Area Management
- Ecosystem Restoration
- Endangered Species
Urgent Appeals
Coming soon
Date Founded
2012
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About GreenViet Biodiversity Conservation Centre
GreenViet Biodiversity Conservation Centre was founded in 2012 to protect ecosystems and endangered species of flora and fauna throughout Vietnam. The organization employs an Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, which identifies and mobilizes the internal strengths of local communities to build effective conservation teams. By empowering communities to become active stewards of their natural resources, GreenViet creates sustainable, locally-driven conservation solutions that benefit both wildlife and people.
Their Challenges
Wildlife conservation in Vietnam faces critical threats to biodiversity. Habitat loss and fragmentation, driven by deforestation, agricultural expansion, hydropower projects, and rapid urbanization, reduce the size and quality of natural habitats, isolating wildlife populations and increasing extinction risk. Vietnam also serves as both a source and transit country in the illegal wildlife trade, with species such as pangolins, primates, and turtles heavily exploited for food, traditional medicine, and the pet trade. Despite stronger laws and international commitments, enforcement remains weak and demand persists. Additionally, many protected areas struggle with insufficient funding, staff, and equipment, while local communities dependent on forest resources face conflicts between conservation goals and livelihood needs.
Their Approach
GreenViet employs an integrated approach that strengthens both ecosystems and communities in Central Vietnam, where many rare and threatened species survive. The organization supports protected areas by enhancing forest ranger capacity through training, equipment provision, and technical support. Regular wildlife monitoring tracks population trends and threats—including hunting, logging, and habitat loss—to guide protection strategies. Crucially, GreenViet empowers local communities by recruiting and supporting village volunteers as community forest guards. These grassroots partnerships build local stewardship and create a frontline defense for endangered species, fostering a more sustainable and resilient future for both people and nature.
Why They Need Your Help
Conservation funds enable GreenViet to strengthen protected areas and local communities in Central Vietnam. Resources support training for local rangers in SMART patrol methods, which significantly improve forest protection effectiveness. The organization provides essential equipment including mobile phones, computers, and uniforms to ensure rangers can work safely and efficiently, while ranger awards recognize and motivate their dedication. Funds also support community volunteers who patrol their forests, fostering shared ownership in conservation efforts. Additionally, GreenViet monitors populations of endangered species such as the Grey-shanked douc langur and gibbons, using this data to target resources where they are most needed and ensure effective protection strategies for future generations.