More than 1,700 primary schoolchildren in the rural Hoa Vang district of Da Nang City, Vietnam recently participated in our Little Green Guards® introductory lessons that focus on seven highly endangered species found in the Annamite Mountains. These lessons form an integral part of our Save the Magnificent Seven curricula that not only awaken children’s […]
In an effort to help protect Earth’s critical ecosystems, LVDI International is involving the public in a research study on reef fish. Reef fish are among the myriad of marine species that depend on reef-building corals, underwater ecosystems that also provide food and livelihoods for hundreds of millions of people worldwide1. As 90% of the […]
LVDI International and GreenViet proudly present our first Vietnamese children’s storybook aimed to increase the protection of the red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus) and its critical habitat on Son Tra Peninsula. Chuyển Phiêu Lưu của Voọc Vui Vẻ (ISBN: 978-604-84-5876-8), which translates to The Adventure of Douc Vui Ve, is the latest publication in our Little […]
LVDI International and its partner, Green Guard, recently assisted the Division Forest Office of Hattisar – Kathmandu in a study of the Bagmati River ecosystem. Originating at Bagdwar in Shivapuri Hills about three miles north of Kathmandu Valley, the Bagmati River is a lifeline for 3.5 million people living in the Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Latipur […]
In cooperation with GreenViet and the People’s Committee of Da Nang City, LVDI International conducted a three-day event at Nguyen Nhu Hanh Primary School to celebrate World Environment Day 2020. This event is part of our Little Green Guards® conservation education program that increases awareness and fosters stewardship of nature in children. Over 500 students […]
Nepal is one of the countries currently in lockdown to prevent the further spread of coronavirus disease 2019, commonly known as COVID-19. During this time, it is especially critical for LVDI International to engage in meaningful action to fulfill our mission. Relentlessly focused, our team is committed to bringing about change in individuals, society and […]
As we await the next issue of Green Guard, a special edition on Primates of the World, here is a look back at our proudest conservation achievements in Nepal.
Congratulations to Mr. Bishwanath Rijal (Nepal Program Coordinator) for being a well-deserving recipient of the Friends of Nature (FON) 2020 Nature Conservation Award! Mr. Rijal is recognized for his tireless wildlife rescue and public education efforts. He is an exemplary conservationist and LVDI International is honored to have him as a core member of our […]
Change is on the horizon! Thanks to the indefatigable efforts of Mr. Bishwanath Rijal (Nepal Program Coordinator), we are witnessing the emergence of a new generation of primate biologists and conservationists in Nepal. To help transform the way the Nepalis view our closest relatives we are devoting an entire issue of our flagship magazine, the […]
Scientists of LVDI International and GreenViet recently published an article in the Vietnamese Journal of Primatology (Bui, Tan, Nguyen et al 2019_ VJP) highlighting results from the first inventory of primate species in the new expansion areas of Ba Na-Nui Chua Nature Reserve (BNNC) located in Danang, Vietnam. Using mixed methodologies, our team confirmed the […]