Environment

‘Forest school’ helps spread love for nature

While unprecedented environmental challenges threatening the health and lives of millions of people around the world are ringing alarm bells for human behaviour towards the nature, Vietnam is home to a primeval forest described as a “big school” that

More cold spells expected to hit north, north central regions

The north and north central regions are forecast to see more strong cold spells in the first 10 days of February, which will cause temperatures to plunge, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

USAID and Vietnam sign MoU on climate change and environmental pollution

The USAID and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment have formalized their partnership on addressing the complex challenges of climate change and environmental pollution through a Memorandum of Understanding.

Campaign launched to combat plastic waste

A campaign aiming to tackle plastic waste in Vietnam was launched on January 24 in Hanoi.

MoIT, EU, World Bank co-host Vietnam Energy Partnership Group

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the European Union in Vietnam, and the World Bank co-hosted the 4th High-Level Meeting of the Vietnam Energy Partnership Group (VEPG) in Hanoi.

Rich primate species in Vietnam threatened: WWF report

About 25 different primate species out of 44 found in Vietnam call the Greater Mekong home, but these unique species are increasingly threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, climate change, hunting and illegal trade.

Strong cold spell to hit northern during Tet Holiday

A strong cold spell is forecasted to hit the northern region during the coming Lunar New Year or Tet Holiday.

Dump threatens Thua Thien Hue beach with pollution

A beach in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue is facing the threat of pollution as erosion is revealing a large dumpsite.

Many Vietnamese regions at risk of deep sinking due to rapid sea level rise

In the event that sea levels rise by 1 metre, it will engulf 47.29% of the Mekong Delta area, approximately 17.15% of the area of Ho Chi Minh City, and 13.20% of the Red River Delta area, according to

Cold weather continues in northern region

Vietnam’s northern mountainous region will see heavy rains and thunderstorms on January 20-21, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Large area of forest are destroyed in Kon Tum

A large area of forest at Kon Plong District in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum Province has recently been destroyed.

Can Tho, Netherlands join hands to handle plastic waste in Hau river

Officials of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho have worked with representatives of the Dutch Embassy in Vietnam and Clear Rivers on implementing a pilot project to collect plastic waste in Hau river.

Vietnam to pilot operating carbon trade exchange from 2025

Vietnam plans to set up and pilot the operation of a carbon trade exchange from 2025, according to a new Government decree on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and Ozone layer protection.

Vietnam promotes application of AI in hydrometeorology

Applying artificial intelligence in the hydro-meteorological sector is essential, said Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Cong Thanh.

Mekong Delta authorities take measures to secure freshwater in upcoming dry season

Authorities in Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta provinces are taking measures to store water for irrigation and household use during the 2021-22 dry season.

Quang Binh households hand over rare monkeys to national park

Three rare monkeys have been voluntarily handed over by households in the central province of Quang Binh to the local Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Management Board.

Thick smog covers HCM City streets

Many streets in Ho Chi Minh City have been covered in a haze of dense pollution and local people have been advised to take measures to protect their health.

WB funds Vinh Long’s climate change adaptation

The Vietnamese Government and the World Bank have signed a 126.9 million USD financing agreement to improve access to infrastructure, connectivity and reduce flood risk in the urban core of Vinh Long city in the Mekong Delta province of

Mekong Delta urged to take measures to cope with drought and salt intrusion in 2022

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued a directive on the implementation of solutions to cope with drought and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta, which is forecast to be harsh in the coming dry season.

National strategy aims to provide clean water to rural residents by 2030

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh signed a decision approving the National Rural Clean Water Supply and Sanitation Strategy by 2030, with a vision to 2045.

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