Vietnam has achieved significant results in the exploitation, management and conservation of marine resources over the past few years, according to Deputy Minister Hien.
Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Chu Pham Ngoc Hien noted that Vietnam has built 15 marine economic zones to develop fishery logistics, seaports, sea-based tourism and maritime scientific research.
The 10th Party Central Committee adopted Vietnam’s Maritime Strategy towards 2020 at its fourth session in 2007, emphasising the need to develop the country into a rich and strong sea-based economy.
Under the strategy, sea-based economy will account for 53-55 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) while per capita income in coastal areas is expected to double the average of the whole country by 2020.
The strategy also targets to build international trading ports and strong economic zones in coastal areas.
Deputy Minister Hien said that as many as 66 islands in 12 island districts have a total population of around 160,000, and some islands could become marine economic centres such as Van Don, Cat Hai, Con Dao and Phu Quoc.
Vietnam has focused on implementing international commitments and promoting marine conservation, the Deputy Minister said, adding that a general State management system on seas and islands has been established from central to local level.
Particularly, the country has signed and engaged in a number of international treaties and conventions on sea with a view to maintaining peace, stability, cooperation and development in the East Sea, Hien added.
The nation has also implemented bilateral and multilateral projects with the involved parties, he noted.
Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Chu Hoi from the Hanoi-based Vietnam National University pointed out shortcomings in the field such as a lack of public awareness of the role and position of the sea and sea-based economy, unreasonable occupational structure and backward infrastructure.
He also underlined restrictions in marine science and technology research; disaster warning, monitoring and forecasting; human resources training; and ineffective and unsustainable use of marine resources.
There is an overlap in marine resources management between relevant ministries and sectors, while the community’s engagement in the field remains passive, he said, adding that Vietnam is among the five countries bearing the worst brunt of climate change and rising sea levels.
Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Chu Pham Ngoc Hien noted that Vietnam has built 15 marine economic zones to develop fishery logistics, seaports, sea-based tourism and maritime scientific research.
The 10th Party Central Committee adopted Vietnam’s Maritime Strategy towards 2020 at its fourth session in 2007, emphasising the need to develop the country into a rich and strong sea-based economy.
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The strategy also targets to build international trading ports and strong economic zones in coastal areas.
Deputy Minister Hien said that as many as 66 islands in 12 island districts have a total population of around 160,000, and some islands could become marine economic centres such as Van Don, Cat Hai, Con Dao and Phu Quoc.
Vietnam has focused on implementing international commitments and promoting marine conservation, the Deputy Minister said, adding that a general State management system on seas and islands has been established from central to local level.
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The nation has also implemented bilateral and multilateral projects with the involved parties, he noted.
Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Chu Hoi from the Hanoi-based Vietnam National University pointed out shortcomings in the field such as a lack of public awareness of the role and position of the sea and sea-based economy, unreasonable occupational structure and backward infrastructure.
He also underlined restrictions in marine science and technology research; disaster warning, monitoring and forecasting; human resources training; and ineffective and unsustainable use of marine resources.
There is an overlap in marine resources management between relevant ministries and sectors, while the community’s engagement in the field remains passive, he said, adding that Vietnam is among the five countries bearing the worst brunt of climate change and rising sea levels.
