Dear Colleagues, Partners, and Valued Donors,

As 2024 draws to a close, we're filled with gratitude for the incredible milestones we've achieved together, from restoring precious forest lands to winning national recognition for our environmental initiatives.

This holiday season, we extend our warmest wishes to you for a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2025!

Thank you for being part of our journey toward a greener Vietnam. We’re grateful to have you with us as we work toward a healthier, more sustainable future.

With appreciation and warm regards,

PanNature Team

We're delighted to announce that our collaborative 'Contributing Leaves for Regreening Forests' project, alongside Vietnam Airlines and MoMo, has been awarded the Sustainable Development Idea Award at the Human Act Prize 2024. This award recognizes the power of partnership in achieving ecosystem restoration and sustainable development goals.

In early September, PanNature joined representatives from six countries across Southeast Asia and China for the CEPF Communication Training, an inspiring event focused on enhancing conservation outreach. Over five days, participants explored the A-M-T Communication Framework, a practical tool for identifying audiences, crafting impactful messages, and selecting effective communication methods. Through hands-on exercises and collaborative discussions, the training sparked new ideas for engaging communities and amplifying the stories of conservation. For PanNature, it was a chance to learn, share experiences, and strengthen connections with regional partners, reaffirming the importance of communication in driving environmental change.

Dak Lak Rubber One Member Limited Liability Company (Dakruco) has achieved a major milestone in sustainable forestry by earning FSC FM (Forest Management) and FSC CoC (Chain of Custody) certifications from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for over 1,100 hectares of rubber forest. This achievement reflects years of dedicated effort by Dakruco, with PanNature as a key partner providing technical support through the Green Livelihoods Alliance project. Together, we worked to integrate environmentally responsible forestry practices, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability. By implementing rigorous cultivation and management processes, this collaboration has set a new standard in Vietnam’s rubber industry, balancing ecological preservation with operational transparency and paving the way for more sustainable practices in the sector.

PanNature is pleased to announce the Vietnamese translation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). PanNature is committed to supporting the implementation of the GBF in Vietnam and has carefully summarized its core content—four goals for 2050 and 23 targets for 2030—into a clear and accessible infographic. These infographics, available for download in various formats, aim to provide stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the framework. Additionally, the Vietnamese translation of the GBF is available in PDF format and through an online design. By offering these resources, PanNature seeks to empower all stakeholders in Vietnam to engage with and contribute to the achievement of this critical global biodiversity framework.

PanNature and the Research Center for Community Development Initiatives (RIC) recently met to discuss a potential five-year partnership to restore and protect vital forest ecosystems in Van Ho district, Son La province. The collaboration aims to address pressing climate change and environmental challenges while promoting sustainable development in the region.

Nestled in the highlands of Hà Giang, the Dao community of Nam Dam has transformed its future through a blend of tourism, cultural preservation, and environmental stewardship. Since 2011, PanNature, in partnership with Caritas Switzerland, has supported the village in developing sustainable economic opportunities that honor its traditions and natural heritage. Today, Nam Dam is a celebrated destination, earning ASEAN tourism awards and creating jobs through a community cooperative that leverages traditional knowledge of medicinal plants. This journey highlights the power of gradual, community-driven change in achieving sustainable development.

Cuon Hood Entertainment has launched “Ươm Mầm Xanh” (Nurturing Green Shoots)—a music video and project that combines the power of music with environmental action. Inspired by forest restoration initiatives like ReGreening Forests and For a Green and Sustainable Vietnam, the project aims to foster a love for nature, promote environmental responsibility, and engage young people in conservation efforts to address the pressing challenges of climate change and pollution.

On October 1-2, 2024, PanNature joined partners NTFP-EP Asia Vietnam and Tropenbos Vietnam in Quy Nhơn for the annual review of the Green Livelihoods Alliance (GLA) 2.0 programme. The gathering provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress made in 2024, evaluate challenges, and exchange valuable insights from initiatives implemented across various regions in Vietnam.

Through open discussions, the partners identified effective strategies in sustainable forest management, community-based conservation, and green livelihood development while addressing obstacles encountered during the year. This collaborative process strengthened the partnership’s collective understanding of the programme’s impact and laid the groundwork for its final year in 2025.

As GLA 2.0 enters its crucial phase, PanNature and its partners are committed to advancing coordinated efforts that balance environmental conservation with community development. Together, the alliance strives to deliver lasting benefits for both nature and local communities in Vietnam.

On December 20, 2024, PanNature hosted a dialogue in Hanoi on “Biodiversity Management in the New Context,” gathering 40 stakeholders to address challenges and opportunities in Vietnam’s biodiversity conservation. The discussion explored key milestones, including the 2008 Biodiversity Law and Decision 1352/QD-TTg, and practical strategies such as Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) and Biodiversity Bonds. Participants emphasized the role of collaboration among government bodies, NGOs, and local organizations, as well as the potential of recent ministerial mergers to streamline processes and enhance conservation efforts.

Your year-end gift to PanNature will support vital forest restoration projects across Vietnam. Together, we can make 2025 even greener.