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CHAPTER II

ASEP 2015 - Vietnam

Biodiversity and Human

August 3rd –August 9th, 2015

B Ultimately, ASEP 2015 aimed to deepen
iodiversity and humans are integral

components of the interconnected understanding of the complex interplay

biosphere, yet they have often been between biodiversity conservation and

overlooked amidst the pursuit of socio-economic development, recognizing

aggressive development and unsustainable the vital role that biodiversity plays in

growth models in the modern world. supporting human livelihoods and

Despite notable international efforts to environmental resilience. By promoting

maintain the interdependence of dialogue and collaboration among the 72

biodiversity conservation and socio- students from participating Asia regional

economic development, there remain universities within the weeklong event,

several key areas that require improvement ASEP2015 aims to foster innovative

to better achieve sustainability goals. Thus approaches to address the challenges

is the theme of the 2015 Asian Students posed by biodiversity loss and

Environment Platform: Biodiversity and unsustainable development practices.

Human. This theme aligns with the Vietnam's commitment to biodiversity

Convention on Biological Diversity's conservation serves as a model for other

objectives, which were established during nations, demonstrating the importance of

the United Nations World Summit on integrating conservation efforts into

Environment and Development in 1992. national development agendas. Through

Biodiversity, encompassing the variety of collective action and shared knowledge,

life forms within ecosystems, holds crucial ASEP2015 participants can contribute to

significance for both ecological stability shaping sustainable solutions that

and human well-being. In Vietnam, a harmonize the needs of both humans and

biodiversity hotspot, the importance of

conservation efforts is underscored by its

rich natural resources, which contribute

significantly to the nation's economy and

culture. Through sustainable management

practices and conservation initiatives,

Vietnam aims to preserve its biodiversity

while harnessing its potential for socio-

economic development.

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