2nd Net Zero Challenge Contest kicked off in HCM City

The second annual Net Zero Challenge contest to seek technological solutions to address climate change began in HCM City on Tuesday. With prize money of VNĐ15 billion (US$630,000), it is open to Vietnamese and foreign startups, research teams, and non-profits working in climate technologies.
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Rainy season intensifies riverbank erosion in Cà Mau Province

Ngọc Hiển District in the southernmost province of Cà Mau has already suffered from 20 riverbank erosion this rainy season though it has only just begun, and the resultant losses are estimated at over VNĐ1.3 billion (US$50,700) besides the adverse effect they have had on the lives of local people.
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Circular agriculture a game changer for rice industry

With over 40 million tonnes of straw produced yearly across the country, efficient recycling and reuse can deliver significant benefits to farmers while contributing to Việt Nam's commitments made to the international community to reduce the country's emissions.
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Green park for nature lovers

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially recognised Cát Tiên National Park in southern Vietnam as the 72nd addition to its prestigious Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas. The park is the second Green List site in Việt Nam, along with Vân Long Wetland Nature Reserve in Ninh Bình Province, which was recognised in 2021.

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