Fishermen in the central coastal province of Quảng Bình take rubbish bags during their long sea trips to bring garbage back to land instead of discharging it to the ocean.

Regional cooperation will be essential in preserving the marine environment and ensuring sustainable fisheries management and food security in the ASEAN region, speakers said on Monday at an international workshop held in the central province of Khánh Hòa.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD)'s Central Project Office, MERIT – WB11 will be implemented in the provinces of Đồng Tháp, Tiền Giang, Bến Tre, Kiên Giang, Bạc Liêu, Hậu Giang, Sóc Trăng, Trà Vinh, Cà Mau, and An Giang, aiming to enhance climate resilience in their agricultural production and rural communities.

The national marine plan offers a direction for sustainable exploitation of the seas and the use of marine and island resources, in harmony with any socio-economic developments alongside national defence and security.

Lê Hoàng Ân, director of the site, speaks to Việt Nam News about preserving biodiversity, and how tourism activities serve this goal.

The Turtle Conservation Centre of Cúc Phương National Park is currently caring for more than 2,000 animals.

Local hydrometeorological stations have made constant improvements for more accurate forecasts, while proactively communicating with local authorities for better preparations against natural disasters.

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà on Tuesday asked the Ministry of Construction and local people's committees to provide guidance on supplement planning for electric charging stations in urban construction and infrastructure.

After a two-year hiatus, the return of nesting turtles to the area is a positive sign, the management board of Hòn Cau Marine Protected Area said.

The project will encompass key components, including training, transferring scientific and technical advancements, and enhancing capacity and effectiveness of management for officials and agencies. These efforts aim to improve wildlife conservation and the management of local protected forest areas.

The new decree includes eight new provisions in the forestry sector.