The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has called on provinces and cities nationwide to step up conservation of groundwater resources.

However, a report by ENV, an NGO focused on wildlife protection, showed that only 30 per cent of total poaching violations in Việt Nam were discovered, while 70 per cent were unknown, meaning that the number of the langurs hunted in the forest was unclear.

The capital Hà Nội is focusing on urban development towards green and sustainable growth and building a smart and modern city.

Việt Nam is joining common efforts to restore ecosystems in response to International Day for Biological Diversity 2022 (May 22) themed “Building a shared future for all life”.

Deputy Prime Minister Lê Văn Thành has asked ministries and localities to strengthen forest management and protection, deal with illegal deforestation and encroachment on forest land.

For a developing society and economy like Việt Nam’s, energy is the engine behind growth, especially in the post-pandemic recovery.

Three high school students brought home US$100,000 from the Earth Prize competition, an initiative of the Switzerland-based Earth Foundation that encourages students to address environmental issues.

Microplastic pollution in the air in both inner and suburban areas of the central city of Đà Nẵng has become serious. Microplastics can go directly into the lungs during daily activities.

Deputy Prime Minister Lê Văn Thành called on countries to make strong commitments and take drastic and effective measures to demonstrate the responsibility of each country for the sustainable development of the ocean economy.