ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN THE THAI THUY WETLAND NATURE RESERVE

Thai Thuy Wetland Nature Reserve, covering 6,560 hectares, was established in 2019 to conserve the biodiversity values of the coastal wetlands of the Red River Delta. With a mosaic of mangrove forests, tidal flats, and near-shore estuarine waters, the reserve is home to more than 1,000 animal species.

Notably, it also provides crucial wintering habitat for several globally threatened migratory bird species. Beyond its biodiversity significance, Thai Thuy holds strong potential for ecotourism development thanks to the distinctive coastal culture of local communities and the unique mangrove landscapes of the Red River Delta.

To conserve and promote the values of the Thai Thuy wetlands, Center for Nature Conservation and Development (CCD) is supporting the Reserve in developing an ecotourism plan that will create high-quality educational tourism products, help stabilize local livelihoods, and contribute to long-term conservation and sustainable development goals.

Guided by a vision of a world where conservation and development coexist in harmony, one of CCD’s key priorities is to support and promote sustainable, responsible ecotourism planning across national parks and protected areas in Viet Nam—helping generate stable revenue to fund management, ecosystem restoration, and biodiversity conservation efforts.