Cu Lao Cham-Hoi An Biosphere Reserve
The Cu Lao Cham-Hoi An Biosphere Reserve is located in Quang Nam Province, in the central part of Vietnam, consisting of two core areas: the World Cultural Heritage Site of Hoi An and the Cu Lao Cham archipelago. It was recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2009.[1][2]
The islands contain mountainous areas and rainforest ecosystems influenced by seasonal monsoons. The archipelago is also known for its marine species including corals, mollusks, crustaceans and seaweed.[1]
Cu Lao Cham-Hoi An has made initiatives in eliminating plastic bags and other single-use plastic movements since being recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2009.[3] Waste management and the lack of awareness continue to present a plastic challenge, despite some of the progress being made, which has led to Youth Initiative for an Ocean without Plastic being launched by UNESCO.[3]
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- ^ a b https://plus.google.com/+UNESCO (2018-12-17). "Cu Lao Cham - Hoi An Biosphere Reserve, Viet Nam". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
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- ^ "PM congratulates Cu Lao Cham on 10 years as UNESCO biosphere reserve". en.nhandan.com.vn. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ^ a b https://plus.google.com/+UNESCO (2021-05-07). ""Plastic Action Day" in Cu Lao Cham - Hoi An Biosphere Reserve, Viet Nam". UNESCO. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
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- Biosphere reserves of Vietnam
- Nature conservation in Asia
- Quảng Nam province