Lam dong: Authorities in Lam Dong province have launched a comprehensive assessment of the UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark as part of efforts to strengthen heritage conservation ahead of the site's next UNESCO revalidation in 2027. The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Vietnam UNESCO Global Geoparks Network and relevant agencies, surveyed 41 geological, cultural, and tourism sites across the geopark.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the inspection identified a number of issues requiring urgent attention to safeguard the site's outstanding values. Covering about 4,760 square kilometres across 22 communes and wards in western Lam Dong province, the UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark features nearly 50 basaltic volcanic caves, recognised as one of Southeast Asia's longest and most distinctive volcanic cave systems. The geopark is also home to ancient volcanoes, waterfalls, natural lakes, and the rich cultural heritage of the M'nong, Ede, Ma, and other ethnic communities.