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Acclaimed biologist receives Frankfurt Conservation Award through our web platform

Dr. Hà Thàng Long, vice chair and executive manager of Việt Nam Conservation, has received the 'Applied Nature Conservation' award within the Frankfurt Conservation Awards, also known as the Bruno H. Schubert Prize.

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Acclaimed biologist receives Frankfurt Conservation Award through our web platform

Frankfurt Conservation Award Honors Vietnamese Primate Conservation Pioneer

Da Nang - Dr Hà Thang Long, Vice Chairman and Executive Manager of Việt Nam Conservation, has been granted the 'Applied Nature Conservation' category of the Frankfurt Conservation Award (Bruno H. Schubert Prize). This outstanding recognition arms Long with the tools to keep pushing the boundaries for primate conservation in the country.

Voice of a Decade-Long Crusader

Long, a 25-year veteran of the Frankfurt Zoological Society in Việt Nam, is the architect of the GreenViet Biodiversity Conservation Centre and a leading langur researcher in the nation. He has dedicated his career to safeguarding the Gray-shanked douc langur (Pygathrix cinerea), a Critically Endangered (CR) primate species found only in Việt Nam, and the Endangered red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus) in the central and central highlands region.

To ensure future generations collaborate in saving nature, he has spearheaded educational initiatives for hundreds of students, conducting field surveys in the National Kon Ka Kinh Park in Gia Lai Province.

The Bruno H. Schubert Foundation, with three international institutions - Goethe University Frankfurt, the Frankfurt Zoological Society, and the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (Senckenberg Society for Nature Research) – celebrated Long, alongside Joji Cariño and Dr Rosie Trevelyan, for their exceptional achievements in the realms of teaching, research, and applied nature conservation.

A Milestone in Việt Nam's Nature Conservation

The Kon Ka Kinh National Park, where Dr Long has laid his roots, symbolizes the pinnacle of nature conservation in Việt Nam and plays a vital role in preserving the country's unique biodiversity. His work has not only fostered the establishment of the protected area but has ignited numerous conservation projects across the nation.

"Today, we celebrate three outstanding individuals whose unwavering dedication resonates worldwide and brilliantly enlightens future generations to action," said Gabriele Eick, chairwoman of the Board of the Bruno H. Schubert Foundation.

Dr Hà Thăng Long, leader of the Frankfurt Zoological Society's Việt Nam Programme, has been honoured in the 'Applied Nature Conservation' category of the Frankfurt Conservation Award (Bruno H. Schubert Prize). Photo courtesy of Convervation of Việt Nam

This year marks the award's 33rd year, making it a hallmark of consistency and reaffirming the international significance of Việt Nam's nature conservation efforts.

"The distinguished recipients hail from different cultural, political, and ecological backgrounds," said Eick. "Yet each shares a common aspiration: to protect our planet's dwindling natural resources, the foundation of life itself."

Eick referenced past winners such as Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, Loki Schmidt, John and Terese Hart, and Klaus Töpfer, further emphasizing the prestige of the distinguished award.

A Message for the Future

At 49, Long stresses the importance of maintaining public awareness about the significance of biodiversity preservation in national parks and nature reserves to steer Việt Nam toward achieving its goal of protecting nature and wildlife.

"Education will enable people to comprehend the importance of nature and wildlife conservation," said Long.

Biologist Hà Thăng Long leads a field trip for students in the National Kon Ka Kinh Park in the Central Highlands Gia Lai Province. VNS Photo Công Thành

The Frankfurt Zoological Society, through its Việt Nam Primate Conservation Programme established in 2009, has financed research on biodiversity and langurs at Đà Nẵng University of Science and Education. Long's relentless drive for conservation serves as a shining example for generations to come, setting a formidable standard for conserving the world's diverse wildlife heritage.

  1. Dr Hà Thang Long, a pioneer in primate conservation in Vietnam, was honored with the 'Applied Nature Conservation' category of the Frankfurt Conservation Award.
  2. Long, a long-time member of the Frankfurt Zoological Society in Vietnam, is the creator of the GreenViet Biodiversity Conservation Centre and a prominent langur researcher.
  3. He has focused his career on safeguarding the Gray-shanked douc langur and the Endangered red-shanked douc in Vietnam.
  4. To foster collaboration for future generations, he has spearheaded educational initiatives for hundreds of students, conducting field surveys in the National Kon Ka Kinh Park.
  5. The Frankfurt Conservation Award, in conjunction with Goethe University Frankfurt, the Frankfurt Zoological Society, and the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung, also recognized Joji Cariño and Dr Rosie Trevelyan for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, and applied nature conservation.
  6. Kon Ka Kinh National Park, where Dr Long's work is centered, represents the pinnacle of nature conservation in Vietnam and plays a crucial role in preserving the country's unique biodiversity.
  7. Dr Long's accomplishments have not only helped establish the protected area but have incited numerous conservation projects across Vietnam.
  8. The Bruno H. Schubert Foundation celebrated these remarkable individuals for their contributions to the realms of education, research, and applied nature conservation.
  9. This year marks the 33rd year of the award, making it a symbol of consistency and the reaffirmation of the international significance of Vietnam's nature conservation efforts.
  10. Education, according to Long, is essential to help people understand the importance of biodiversity preservation in national parks and nature reserves, guiding Vietnam towards its goal of protecting nature and wildlife.
  11. The Frankfurt Zoological Society, through its Việt Nam Primate Conservation Programme, has financed research on biodiversity and langurs at Đà Nẵng University of Science and Education.
  12. Long's relentless drive for conservation serves as an inspiring example for future generations to conserve the world's diverse wildlife heritage, setting a strong standard for the future of environmental science, health-and-wellness, fitness-and-exercise, mental-health, nutrition, environmental-science, lifestyle, fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, travel, and sports sectors, including sports-betting.
Vietnamese conservation leader, Dr Hà Thăng Long, receives recognition in the 'Applied Nature Conservation' category of the Frankfurt Conservation Award (Bruno H. Schubert Prize).
Dr. Hà Thăng Long, both vice chairman and executive manager of Việt Nam Conservation, has received recognition in the 'Applied Nature Conservation' sector of the Frankfurt Conservation Award, more specifically the Bruno H. Schubert Prize.

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