Tràm Chim National Park is one the most important wetlands in Việt Nam, recognised as a Ramsar Site of international importance.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Vĩnh Long Province People's Committee have launched a three-year project in Duyên Hải Ward, Trường Long Hoà Ward and Đông Hải Commune to combat climate change, restore mangrove forests and create livelihoods for local people through a shrimp-forest farming model.
With 263 individuals, the province has become one of the three largest key localities conserving this endangered primate in Việt Nam.
A veteran disabled in the war against the Khmer Rouge has spent 40 years converting worthless coastal mudflats into a barrier forest that now protects a village, sustains a local economy and has drawn national recognition.
Industrialisation, urbanisation and the impacts of climate change are increasing pressure on Việt Nam’s water resources. As water demand from the production sector continues to rise, the sustainable extraction and efficient use of water resources has become an urgent priority.
Widespread downpours inundated urban and low-lying areas, disrupted transport and triggered a rescue operation as severe weather risks persisted nationwide.
Authorities were urged to closely monitor vessels at sea, particularly tourist boats in bays and coastal waters, safeguard residents and property, maintain uninterrupted communications and stand ready to respond to emergencies.
Under the the Sustainable Management of Substances Controlled under the Montreal Protocol project, Việt Nam could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 6.1 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent each year.
Digital utility services and rooftop solar are helping residents and businesses in Lâm Đồng’s remote communes save time, reduce costs and gain greater control over their electricity.
The provinces considered most at risk of torrential rain include Thái Nguyên, Tuyên Quang, Lào Cai, Lai Châu, Điện Biên and Sơn La.
Leading international forecasts indicate there is a more than 95 per cent probability that the phenomenon will persist throughout the second half of 2026 and continue into 2027.
Forest rangers received the animal in accordance with established procedures, with a handover record signed by the owner and the authorities in the presence of representatives from relevant agencies and local authorities.
Prolonged heat and drought have drained reservoirs across eastern Quảng Ngãi Province just as the summer-autumn rice crop enters its critical flowering and grain-filling stages, leaving farmers facing heavy losses and, in some areas, complete crop failure.
A stump-tailed macaque was handed over to the Centre for Rescue, Conservation, and Development of Creatures under the Management Board of Phong Nha - Kẻ Bàng National Park for rehabilitation and eventual release into the wild.
They recorded a total of 104 wild animals, comprising 92 African spurred tortoises (Geochelone sulcata) of various sizes, six Red Lories (Eos rubra) and six Green-cheeked Parakeets (Pyrrhura molinae).
Residents recorded the group breaking coral and uploaded the footage to social media, attracting public attention. Upon receiving the information, the competent authorities promptly investigated the matter and handled it in accordance with regulations.
The animals belong to 17 species and were all assessed to be in good health and fit for release.
Speaking at an online seminar on Wednesday, Nguyễn Ngọc Quang, IFAD's country programme coordinator for Việt Nam, said about 60 per cent of the project's budget would directly support local communities through training, capacity building, sustainable production models and livelihood transition funds.
