On November 7, Dragon Capital co-hosted the seminar “Fostering a Biodiverse Economy in Vietnam” alongside ISPONRE, the British Embassy, and the University of Exeter. Over 140 leaders from government, research institutes, NGOs, and international experts joined us to explore ways to balance economic growth with biodiversity conservation.

Professor Ben Groom, Head of the Dragon Capital Biodiversity Economics Research at the University of Exeter, delivered the keynote presentation, highlighting that “the economy is fundamentally linked to nature, yet this connection is often overlooked in economic indicators like GDP.” He underscored that this oversight leads to underestimating nature’s contributions, with billions wasted on environmental degradation each year.

For a detailed overview and more quotes from our speakers, read the full press release here: https://vir.com.vn/fostering-a-biodiversity-economy-in-vietnam-117514.html

At Dragon Capital, we are proud to support initiatives that integrate biodiversity into sustainable economic planning. Together, we’re working toward a future where nature and the economy can thrive side by side.