Environment

IFAD supports Vietnamese small-scale farmers

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Vietnam have just signed a Climate-smart Agricultural Value Chain Development (CSAT) project agreement to promote inclusive and sustainable agricultural growth in the Mekong Delta region.

Wetter storms, deforestation: Manila faces worsening floods

From her house in a Manila suburb, Rowena Jimenez can't see the bare mountains around the built-up city. But she feels the impact of deforestation every time her living room floods.

Rubbish blankets HCM City pavements

Rubbish has covered many pavements in HCM City, severely affecting local residents.

Earlier summer forecasted for northern region

An earlier summer has been forecasted in the northern region this year, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Salt water intrusion to Mekong estuaries forecast to increase in March

Saltwater intrusion is expected to increase in Mekong estuaries in late March while Vam Co and Cai Lon rivers in the South of Vietnam will see major saltwater intrusion until late April.

Eight earthquake monitoring stations installed in Kon Tum Province

Eight earthquake monitoring stations have been installed in the areas of Thượng Kon Tum Hydropower Plant and Đăk Đrinh Hydropower Plant in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum.

Joint efforts made to plant 1 billion trees by 2025

In an effort to combat global climate change and extreme weather patterns which have caused severe human and property losses, Vietnam is resolved to plant 1 billion trees in the 2021-2025 period.

Hanoi landfill blockaded due to compensation dispute

People in Tan Linh Commune in the outlying district of Ba Vi in Hanoi oppose local authorities’ site clearance and compensation policies for the Xuan Son landfill project.

Elephant found dead in Nghe An forest

An elephant has been found dead in the central province of Nghe An's Quy Chau District.

Quang Nam: Tam Ky city launches ‘Say No to wildlife’ campaign

Tam Ky city, the central province of Quang Nam, has initiated a comprehensive effort to eradicate wildlife meat consumption in the region.

Vietnam needs US$600 billion to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050

To achieve the goal of being carbon neutral by 2050 as committed at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), Vietnam needs an investment of up to US$600 billion.

HCM City faces scorching hot weather

People in HCM City are struggling with the scorching heat, with temperatures rising up to 36 degrees celsius.

Nearly 300 war-time explosives found in Quang Tri

Almost 300 war-time explosives have been discovered in the central province of Quang Tri, thanks to the work of Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and the RENEW project.

Three prosecuted for trading tiger skin

Police in Dien Chau District announced on Monday that they have prosecuted three men for violating the law on wildlife conservation and protection.

Northern region to face new cold spell

The northern region will face a new strong cold spell from February 13 after a long period of warm weather with high humidity.

Dak Lak elephant dies

A 34-year-old elephant in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak has died from illness.

Saltwater intrusion worsens in Mekong Delta

Saltwater intrusion has begun to increase in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta’s rivers, affecting irrigation of crops.

HCM City to face high tides

HCM City has been forecasted to see two high tide fronts this month, according to the Southern Hydrometeorological Observatory.

Wild elephants attack Dak Lak conservation centre

A wild elephant herd has attacked a facility of the Dak Lak Centre for Elephant Conservation, Animal Rescue and Forest Protection Management.

Illegally-traded ivory seized at Haiphong port

Police in the northern coastal city of Haiphong seized hundreds of kilos of ivory illegally imported from Africa at Lach Huyen Port on Thursday evening.

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