Forest rangers in the central provinces of Quảng Trị and Thừa Thiên-Huế are investigating cases of wild animal trafficking, which is prohibited by Vietnamese law.

Wetlands in Việt Nam are under threat from both natural factors and human activities.

Humankind had “mortgaged” its future with uncontrolled growth at the expense of the environment for far too long, experts agreed, and urged for the simultaneous pursuit of development and sustainability.

With nearly 2.8 million office workers, Việt Nam can cut up to 6 per cent of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by altering to green lifestyles and sustainable consumption, the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Việt Nam reported on Thursday.

Hanoians have seen a greener Hà Nội with nearly 930,000 new trees planted along local streets over the last two years.

This time last year, many parts of the central region were submerged under floodwater, but this year’s unusual aridity in the middle of the rainy season offers little solace.

 Hà Nội aims to reduce the use of plastic bags in the traditional markets, supermarkets and trade centres from 50  to 65 per cent to protect environment as well as ensure the sustainability of the ecosystem.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said the central region must act fast over anti-erosion fears and ensure they have a future plan.

The southern province of Cà Mau is using pre-fabricated barriers made of non-metallic reinforced concrete to prevent landslides and coastal erosion.