15.2.4. Educational programmes on ecosystems

1. Description of Community Outreach Program
The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) actively implements a series of ecosystem education programs. These are free educational initiatives designed to provide learning activities and raise public awareness about the importance of ecosystem conservation for both local and national communities.

2. Core Content and Target Audience

+ Content: The program focuses on delivering knowledge about various ecosystems, with particular emphasis on the observation and protection of wildlife and plant species. Activities include expert talks, field trips to explore ecosystems, and communication campaigns on wildlife protection.

+ Target Audience: Local communities (including students from schools, university students, and residents living near conservation areas) and national communities.

3. Internal Commitment and Supporting Policy (Pilot Addition to Regulation No. 2059)
To institutionalize and ensure the sustainability of these initiatives, UEH has piloted the addition of the following provisions to the Green University Regulation (Decision No. 2059/QĐ-ĐHKT-CSVC):

Add Clause 11 to Article 13: Introduce a pilot directive and guidance for specialized units to design and organize free educational programs on ecosystems, including the observation of wildlife and plant species, for local or national communities, the designated units are responsible for:

+ Leading the organization of educational and communication activities to raise community awareness about ecosystem conservation and wildlife protection.

+ Preparing documentation and evidence of implemented activities, and submitting periodic progress reports to the UEH Green Campus Project Management Board.

4. Evidence of Implemented Programs

No.	Program / Project	Form / Category	Participation fee	Brief Description	Images	Link	Contributed SDG(s)
2	Talk Show: “In Search of a Responsible Tourism Identity in Travel Enterprises”	Community Education Seminar; Awareness Communication	Free	Organized by the UEH School of Business – Faculty of Tourism, in collaboration with the Responsible Tourism Community (WAFORT) and the Safe Destination Initiative. The discussion focused on promoting responsible tourism, environmental protection, and preservation of local culture. Speakers highlighted the roles of communication, education, and practical actions such as litter collection, tree planting, and natural landscape protection. A “forum theater” approach was used to convey messages about ecosystem conservation and community responsibility, helping participants better understand issues related to wildlife and natural habitats in tourism.	The talk show was held at UEH on March 9, 2024 Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Toan – Director of Image Travel & Events, presented at the session The event attracted many young participants and students from universities across the city. (Photo: Gia Nghi)	https://ueh.edu.vn/bao-chi/cung-doanh-nghiep-lu-hanh-dinh-hinh-du-lich-co-trach-nhiem-71519	SDG 12, 13, 15, 17

Open related link:

1. March 20, 2024 – Shaping ‘Responsible Travel’ with Tourism Businesses – https://ueh.edu.vn/en/news/shaping-responsible-travel-with-tourism-businesses-71544