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Having been recognised as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve site in 2009, Chàm Islands-Hội An has been boosting the conservation of flora and fauna species on land and water, making it an ideal destination, rich in biodiversity, for green travellers.

The ancient town of Hội An and management board of Chàm Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA) officially celebrated the 15th anniversary of the UNESCO award at a special ceremony.

In improving the overall conservation of biodiversity over land and water, the Chàm Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA) managing board has been promoting the establishment of the Chàm Islands Nature Reserve for extended protection and conservation of natural resources on 23,500ha including 1,490ha of the islands, forest and sea area under MPA management.