Registration opens – Short-term course “Views and Values ​​of Nature” in 2026

The short-term course “Views and Values ​​of Nature” is a novel and enriching educational program combining hands-on experience with environmental knowledge, initiated and implemented by SOLEN.

First held in 2023, the program aims to bring learners closer to nature, fostering a deeper understanding of it and developing nature-based approaches in their daily lives. In 2026, the program will continue to maintain the momentum of positive contributions to nature conservation and environmental protection.

Registration Open: April 1st, 2026

Registration Deadline: April 15th, 2026

Early Registration Deadline: April 10th, 2026 (20% discount)

Please carefully read the course content below before registering.

SOLEN awaits you!

1. Lecture

Explore humanity’s understanding and perception of Nature and discover the true value of Nature to humankind. From there, bring humanity closer to Nature, laying the foundation for a lifestyle and approach to human activities that is harmonious, close to, and based on Nature.

Lecturer: Dr. Moe Thazin Shwe

Format: Online via Zoom Meeting

Language: Bilingual English – Vietnamese

Lecture Dates: May 27-29, 2026

Duration: 2 hours/session for a maximum of 3 consecutive sessions;

Timeline Session 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, May 27, 2026;

Timeline Session 2: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, May 28, 2026;

Timeline for Session 3: 10:00 AM ~ 12:00 PM, May 29, 2026.

2. Ecotourism

The ecotourism activity will take place in one of the nature reserves or national parks, where participants will have the opportunity to experience and identify the true values ​​of nature.

The ecotourism activity will be conducted as a practical experience after the aforementioned lecture on the Environment. Participants will have a trip combining sightseeing and practical environmental protection at one of the ecological reserves in Vietnam.

Main activities of the trip:

(1) Visiting natural scenic spots;

(2) Planting trees;

(3) Cleaning up trash;

(4) Experiencing scientific survey work.

Ecotourism Destinations

Course applicants can choose one of the following ecological conservation areas in Vietnam, including National Parks, Biosphere Reserves, natural forest areas, etc.:

Option 1: Ba Vi National Park (Suoi Hai Commune, Hanoi);

Option 2: Tam Dao National Park (Tam Dao Commune, Phu Tho);

Option 3: Xuan Thuy National Park (Giao Minh Commune, Ninh Binh).

3. Costs

Based on the applicant’s choice of ecotourism destination, SOLEN will calculate and send the detailed cost of the entire course to the participant.

The registration fee includes all lecture fees and ecotourism trip costs.

Registration form available at: https://forms.gle/CS5PJsTnDe8sfVC78