Environment

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park receives 11 rare animals

The Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Management Board in the central province of Quang Binh has announced that it has recently received 11 rare wild animals transferred by the Hanoi Wild Animal Rescue Centre for further rescue and release

Nearly 4,000ha of forest in Ca Mau at extreme fire risk

Among the over 33,000ha of drought-hit forest in the southernmost province of Ca Mau, more than 13,530ha has fire potential rated as “dangerous” (Level 4) and nearly 4,000ha “extremely dangerous” (Level 5), local authorities said.

Vietnam to join 26th World Energy Congress

Vietnam will attend the 26th World Energy Congress themed “Redesigning energy for People and Planet” hosted by the Netherlands from April 22 - 25, heard a press conference held by the Vietnam World Energy Council in Hanoi.

Dak Nong coffee hub struggles water scarcity

Dak Mil District, the coffee hub of the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong, is facing water shortages due to droughts.

US, Vietnam launch new project to strengthen coastal resilience in Mekong Delta

The US Agency for International Development on Friday joined leaders from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Mekong provinces to launch the Mekong Delta Coastal Habitat Conservation project.

HCM City promotes rooftop solar for local houses

HCM City has set a target of 50 percent of local houses having rooftop solar systems by 2030.

HCM City to reclaim land from nearly 3,000 households for canal upgrade

Two HCM City People's Committee canal upgrade projects will reclaim land from nearly 3,000 households in District 8, Binh Thanh, and Go Vap.

Vietnam works to prevent biodiversity degradation

Vietnam is adopting solutions, including perfecting and legal framework, to intensify comprehensive actions at all levels to reverse the trend of biodiversity degradation.

Vietnam to switch on to Earth Hour switch-off

The Ministries of Natural Resources and Environment, and Industry and Trade, and the World Wide Fund for Nature in Vietnam have called on people to join hands in reducing carbon footprint, towards net zero emissions, in response to the

PM demands Mekong Delta freshwater scarcity is tackled

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed concerned ministries to take urgent actions to deal with the freshwater shortage in the Mekong Delta region.

Can Tho, German city eye green tourism cooperation

Authorities of Can Tho and a delegation from Germany’s Wernigerode city led by Mayor Tobias Kascha agreed to strengthen cooperation in various fields, with a focus on sustainable green tourism.

Ca Mau households hit by prolonged drought

Approximately 12,000 households in Vietnam’s southernmost province of Ca Mau are grappling with a scarcity of clean water due to a prolonged drought.

Vietnam to build additional 98 air quality monitoring stations till 2030

Vietnam will build 98 more air quality monitoring stations in all 63 cities and provinces across the country till 2030.

Further steps to tackle pollution in Ha Long Bay

The Ha Long Bay Management Board has acknowledged the pollution issues affecting the bay and has committed to implementing additional measures to mitigate the problem.

Sarus cranes return to Tram Chim National Park after two years absence

Four Sarus cranes have been spotted at the Tram Chim National Park after a two-year absence, a positive sign as the park is carrying out a project to lure them back.

Ha Long Bay pollution discourages foreign tourists

Many foreign tourists have expressed disappointment over the pollution at the UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay.

Vietnam seeks broader ties in environment and energy with Netherlands and Japan

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Dang Quoc Khanh and Ambassador of the Netherlands to Vietnam Kees van Baar discussed collaboration in both the environment and energy during their meeting held on March 4 in Hanoi.

Hanoi ranked world’s most air-polluted city

Hanoi was ranked as the world’s most air-polluted city on March 5, according to data released by air quality monitor AirVisual.

Asian elephants mourn, bury their dead calves: study

Asian elephants loudly mourn and bury their dead calves, according to a study by Indian scientists that details animal behaviour reminiscent of human funeral rites.

HCM City urged to develop carbon credit market to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Ho Chi Minh City needs to adopt policies and channel financial resources to develop a carbon credit market in an effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions and respond to global warming, experts said.

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