Environment

USAID and KOICA sign first MOU in Vietnam on environmental protection

The US Agency for International Development and the Korea International Cooperation Agency today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation to reduce pollution, mitigate climate change in the Mekong Delta, and accelerate the transition to clean energy in Vietnam.

Endangered baby turtles released into the sea

As many as 84 endangered baby sea turtles were released into the sea in the southern central province of Binh Thuan Province after hatching.

Over 100 households evacuated amid rising floods in Thanh Hoa

More than 100 households in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa's Muong Lat District have been evacuated as heavy rains have caused serious flooding and landslides in the area.

International resources help ease war bomb consequences in Quang Tri

A total of 34 foreign non-governmental organisations and 23 international organisations are taking part in the settlement of post-war bomb and landmine consequences in the central province of Quang Tri, the most severely contaminated locality in Vietnam.

Hundreds of Hanoi households experience decade of flooding

Hundreds of households in a Hanoi ward have been living with severe inundation during the rainy season for more than a decade.

Climate talks test global resolve on warming

Negotiators from almost 200 countries will meet in Bonn Monday for climate talks tasked with reigniting momentum on tackling global warming, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine overshadows the threat from rising emissions.

5-million-euro sustainable landscape project set for Central Highlands

A project to strengthen integrated sustainable landscape management through a deforestation-free jurisdiction in the Central Highlands Lam Dong and Dak Nong provinces has just been launched.

Anti-flooding reservoirs for Hanoi proposed

Director of the Hanoi Department of Construction Vo Nguyen Phong has proposed building underground rainwater storage reservoirs to help deal with serious flooding in Hoan Kiem District during the rainy season.

Vietnam to reach net zero emissions in 2050

There is a great potential for green transition in Vietnam, which by 2050 can become a net zero-carbon economy according to the Vietnam Energy Outlook Report 2021 which was released on Thursday in Hanoi.

Ninh Binh national park receives more rare animals

Two more rare animals have been handed over to Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh after being rescued.

Northern, central regions set for hot weather this week

After enduring a spell of heavy downpours, both northern and central regions of Vietnam will brace for a heat wave starting from June 1 to June 6, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Ly Son beach severely eroded

Around 500 metres of beach on Ly Son Island in the central province of Quang Ngai has been severely eroded by flood tides and rough waves.

Quang Ngai seaside village faces pollution threat

A seaside village in the central province of Quang Ngai is facing pollution due to rising amounts of waste floating from neighbouring rivers.

Heavy rains forecast to continue in northern localities

The northern midland and mountainous regions are forecast to witness moderate and heavy rain on May 30 – 31, with rainfalls of 50-100 mm, even over 120 mm, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Activities calling for environmental protection efforts launched

Activities calling for environmental protection efforts were rolled out during an event held in Tien Yen district of the north-eastern province of Quang Ninh on May 28.

Critically endangered elephant, unborn baby suspected poisoned in Indonesia

A critically endangered Sumatran elephant and its unborn baby were found dead from suspected poisoning in western Indonesia, a conservation official said on Thursday.

Workshop discusses restoration of endangered turtle populations in Vietnam

Experts and delegates at a workshop on May 27 discussed challenges to the restoration of wild turtle populations in Vietnam, and the possibility of reintroducing turtles in the central region.

Vietnam co-organises debate on water source protection in armed conflicts

The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations co-organised an online debate that highlighted the importance of protecting water sources and water supply infrastructure in armed conflicts.

Iconic Iran river threatened by droughts, diversions

The famed river bridges of the Iranian city of Isfahan are a beloved tourist draw -- but much of the time their stone arches span just sand and rocks, not water.

Second bear rescue centre to be built in Vietnam

Animals Asia is carrying out a plan to build its second bear sanctuary in Vietnam which has just been approved by the local Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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