Fostering a Biodiverse Economy in Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the most biodiverse countries – and one of the fastest growing economies – in the world. Join University of Exeter economists and partners in Vietnam to hear how finance and public policy can be harnessed to mitigate biodiversity loss and foster Vietnam’s green economy of future.

Event Schedule

13:30 - 14:00 Participant Registration

14:00 - 14:10 Opening Remarks, Introduction of Key Participants

14:10 - 14:20 Opening Speech - Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Tho, Director of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE)

14:20 - 14:30 Welcome Speech - H.E Iain Frew, British Ambassador to Vietnam

14:30 - 14:45 Keynote Presentation: The Economy Embedded in Nature and Nature’s Role Sustaining Well-Being. Professor Ben Groom – Lead Researcher, Dragon Capital Biodiversity Economics at the University of Exeter, UK

14:45 – 15:15 Q&A

15:15 - 15:30 Coffee Break

15:30 – 16:00 Panel Discussion: Developing a Program to Support the Transition for Nature Conservation and Biodiversity in Vietnam

• Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Tho, Director of ISPONRE
• Dr. Nguyá»…n Phúc Thọ - Division of Special-Use Forest Management and Protection – Department of Forestry
• Mr. Vo Cong Anh Tuan, Head of the Science and International Cooperation Department of Pu Mat National Park
• Mr. Jake Brunner - Head of Sub-Region and IUCN Vietnam Representative
• Mr. Chris Botsford, Co-founder and CIO of ADM Capital

16:00 -16:30 Q&A

16:30 – 17:00 Conclusions and Closing

• Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Tho, Director, ISPONRE
• Mr. Dominic Scriven OBE, Chairman, Dragon Capital Vietnam
• Professor Lisa Roberts, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Exeter, UK

17:00 – 18:30 Cocktail Reception

The President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Exeter, Professor Lisa Roberts, would be delighted to host you for cocktail drinks immediately after the conference.

To book your place, please email hanoievent@exeter.ac.uk.