According to statistics from the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, each year, 18,000 - 55,000 animal and plant species become extinct due to human activities. This alarm bell has made biodiversity loss one of the most concerning global issues today. 

In Vietnam, biodiversity loss is seriously occurring due to the impact of population growth, unsustainable exploitation of natural resources, the impact of climate change as well as environmental pollution. school... That's why Son Tra Peninsula - the home of rare flora and fauna species such as red-shanked douc langurs, wild cats, ferrets, cycads... is receiving local attention. importance of conservation and development.

Understanding the importance of preserving nature and maintaining biodiversity, on September 28, 2024, Olympia Primary School, Middle School, and High School coordinated with HiVOOC Co., Ltd. to organize a meaningful picnic. for high school students with the topic "Son Tra Peninsula biodiversity research: Conservation and sustainable development". 

Field trips combine local education to raise students' awareness of the importance of biodiversity conservation.

HiVOOC Co., Ltd. is an organization that has received an international travel license issued by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, with a team of research, conservation, and experiential education experts who have conducted many experience programs on tourism. conserving rare and endangered primate species in Vietnam.

Olympia High School students had an explosive day with many interesting and useful activities such as:

Workshop on nature conservation: Under the guidance of experts from HiVOOC, SOers learned about the rich ecosystem of Son Tra Peninsula, especially the touching story about the community's cooperation in protecting rare animals here, typically the red-shanked douc langur.

Olympia High School students learn about the ecosystem at Son Tra Peninsula in workshop activities with HiVOOC experts

Biodiversity discovery tour: Equipped with professional binoculars, you have the opportunity to directly observe diverse plants and animals at Son Tra. Experts introduced these species in detail and shared how to preserve the ecosystem in a sustainable way. Thanks to that, every SOer has moments close to nature, understanding and loving the richness of nature more.

After the workshop activity, high school students participated in a hands-on discovery tour at Son Tra Peninsula

During the trip, you will be equipped with professional binoculars to observe diverse species of plants and animals at Son Tra.

The red-shanked douc langur is one of the "treasures" of Son Tra Peninsula

Group activities and presentations: After the field trip, the groups together researched, discussed and made proposals and measures for conservation and sustainable development of the ecosystem in Son Tra Peninsula. 

The valuable experiences during the trip gave SOers practical lessons about biological knowledge, and also helped young people develop many soft skills such as teamwork and presentations. Most importantly, you better understand the importance of protecting the environment and increase awareness of the responsibility to protect the environment.

Sakura - Olympia would like to thank HiVOOC Company Limited for accompanying the school to bring meaningful practical lessons to students. Hopefully, with the necessary knowledge and skills for a sustainable future, each SOer ambassador carrying the "Green Planet Mission" will actively spread the message of loving nature and protecting the environment to the community. copper.