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Phong Nha-Ke Bang named UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve

Phong Nha-Ke Bang named UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve

News June 7, 2026

HCMC – UNESCO has officially designated Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park as a World Biosphere Reserve, marking a significant milestone in Vietnam’s efforts to combine biodiversity conservation with sustainable development and strengthening the country’s role in global heritage governance.

People living in Thac Mo Reservoir in Binh Phuoc Province always look optimistic despite the difficulties they have undergone.
As water is part of their life, they choose to live in Thac Mo Reservoir. Of course, most of them are good swimmers, even small kids. Most local families lead their life by fishing on the vast lake. Each fishing trip in the lake lasts several days. Following photos show the locals’ life involving with Thac Mo Reservoir with red basalt soil—a highlight of Binh Phuoc Province.
Boats are also houses of local families
A local fisherman and his son
Fishes caught from the reservoir
Local kids are not only good swimmers but also good boat drivers
Red basalt soil is typical of Binh Phuoc Province
A joyful moment of local kids
Tiny lights looking like stars in the sky

By Trung Dinh

 

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Phong Nha-Ke Bang named UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve

Phong Nha-Ke Bang named UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve

News June 7, 2026

HCMC – UNESCO has officially designated Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park as a World Biosphere Reserve, marking a significant milestone in Vietnam’s efforts to combine biodiversity conservation with sustainable development and strengthening the country’s role in global heritage governance.