INTRODUCTION

GreenViet’s name in Vietnamese means “Green VietNam” Biodiversity Conservation Center. GreenViet was established in October 2012 and has operated in the field of Biodiversity Conservation in the Central and Central Highlands regions.

Scope of work

Research

Research on biodiversity to establish a scientific database for conservation activities in the Central and Central Highlands regions

Communication education

Communication and education focus on raising community awareness about Biodiversity Conservation

Policy

Provide information to state agencies, press, and relevant organizations with the aim of getting the whole community involved in conservation activities

History of establishment

The idea of establishing an NGO called GreenViet was originally suggested by Dr. Ha Thang Long and a young research team working on biodiversity research and conservation in Kon Ka Kinh National Park, Gia Lai province in 2006. The founders wished to build GreenViet Center so that enthusiastic people sharing the same desire to learn, research and disseminate biodiversity values to the Vietnamese community could gather. Together they hoped to improve the local community‘s understanding, promote action in biodiversity conservation and environmentally friendly behavior, and sustainable use of biodiversity resources in Vietnam.

The beginning

GreenViet’s original staff included only 4 people – Dr. Ha Thang Long, Tran Huu Vy, Nguyen Thi Tinh, and Lanh Tuan Bao, who were participating in the research program on ecological behavior of grey-shanked Douc Langurs in Kon Ka Kinh National Park, Gia Lai. Their initial ideas became clearer and clearer during their group’s field trips carried out from 2006 to 2008.

Establishment

In September 2011, the activities laying the foundation for the NGO construction process were organized; such as orientation discussions, building networks, and promoting the establishment procedure of the center. On October 4th, 2012, GreenViet Center was officially established under the Decision No. 44 / QD-LHH of the Union of Science and Technology Associations of Da Nang city (called GreenViet for short). Da Nang City Department of Science and Technology issued operating license No. 14 on October 23rd, 2012.

VISION

To become a prestigious center for research and consultancy, communication and education, and policy advocacy in the field of biodiversity in the Central and Central Highlands regions.

MISSION

GreenViet Center was founded and developed to conserve ecosystems and endangered species of flora and fauna in Vietnam.

CORE VALUES

1. GreenViet devotes to the community with the desire to be understood, loved and accompanied by the community.
2. Prioritize dialogue, transparency and clarity.
3. Support nature and biodiversity with specific actions such as saying NO to wildlife products.
4. Respect the differences, promote the creativity and development of GreenViet employees.

METHOD OF APPROACH

With the role of supporting the community’s development, the ABCD approach is practiced by GreenViet in order to work with communities, government agencies, partners & sponsors. The ABCD approach helps to identify and mobilize the internal strengths of each community, and then lead to the formation of strong team.

Activities at Greenviet

Activities at Greenviet

GreenViet Center has 8 years of experience working in the field of biodiversity conservation. With clear goals and missions, during this time, the Center has mobilized enthusiastic participation of communities, volunteers, journalists, scientists, and government advocates to promote public conservation in the Central region – Central Highlands more strongly.