Topic: 2025-Conserving Wetlands
Country: Vietnam
Delegate Name: Abigail Strazisar
Conserving the Earth’s ecosystem is a crucial part of life and a necessary duty to countries around the world. With the rise in temperatures globally, the inevitable downfall of the Earth’s wetlands comes to a front. Wetlands, however, are an important ecosystem that houses an abundance of biodiverse flora and fauna, which contribute to society in a big way.
Wetlands are active, biodiverse ecosystems that can house millions of different species. They are defined as areas of soil that are covered by water. Because of this, wetlands can accommodate species that live in water and on land. Whether it be coastal or inland, these wetlands are a crucial part of society.
Vietnam has and will continue to stand with the IUCN to protect these wetlands. Their versatility and use within the economy, especially the fisheries and wildlife development, are a valuable asset not only to Vietnam’s economy but the trade aspects as well. Along with support from the IUCN, Vietnam is a part of the Ramsar conservatory, which works to protect wetlands and educate people about the importance of wetlands and how to help further protect them. Being a member since 1989, we are committed to conservation and being leaders in the fight to protect our wetlands. Vietnam has also recently created two new wetland protected areas (WPAs), which further protect the diverse organisms and land that provides for us.
The loss of wetlands within Vietnam would lead to economic downfall and overall disparity within the natural environment and biodiversity of the country. The importance that they hold is too great to lose, so with the assistance of multiple committees and volunteers, we continue to protect and nurture that land that has done the same for us.
Citations:
“World Wetlands Day: 5 Wetlands In Vietnam And Why They’re Important.” Vietcetera, 2 Feb. 2025, vietcetera.com/en/world-wetlands-day-5-wetlands-in-vietnam-and-why-theyre-important. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
“What Is a Wetland? | US EPA.” EPA: United States Environmental Protection Agency, 24 Apr. 2024, www.epa.gov/wetlands/what-wetland#:~:text=Wetlands%20are%20areas%20where%20water,including%20during%20the%20growing%20season. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
“ViệT Nam Promotes Conservation and Protection of Wetlands.” UNDP, 30 Nov. 2020, www.undp.org/vietnam/viet-nam-promotes-conservation-and-protection-wetlands. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
“Viet Nam | The Convention on Wetlands.” Ramsar, 11 Feb. 2018, www.ramsar.org/country-profile/viet-nam. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
