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These patrols discovered 92 locations with wildlife traps, removed over 1,300 snares, and dismantled 72 unauthorised camps.

Air pollution in Hà Nội has become a significant public concern, particularly in light of reports that it is one of the most polluted cities in the world. This situation demands urgent and coordinated measures from authorities to control and mitigate pollution, which poses serious health risks to the community.

The WHC has asked Quảng Ninh Province and Hải Phòng City to report on its plans for environmental protection, landscape preservation and coordinated management of the Hạ Long Bay – Cát Bà Archipelago World Heritage site.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Transport, from 2014 to 2021, the five transport sectors of road, rail, inland waterway, aviation and maritime emitted over 44.2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

A holistic approach is key to developing solutions that can drive change in glass recycling in Việt Nam and the ASEAN region, experts suggested.

On average, the country generates around 68,000 tonnes of waste daily, of which 38,000 comes from urban areas and 30,000 from rural regions.

Positive results on the conservation of nature and endangered wildlife species were recorded in field surveys at reserves and national parks in the central provinces of Quảng Nam and Quảng Ngãi.

According to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, about 70 countries and territories in the world already have a carbon market, which currently controls about 11 billion tonnes of carbon, equivalent to 20 per cent of global emissions.

Under the draft resolution, which is set for review in December, specific emissions standards will govern vehicle access, with exceptions for electric vehicles and certain priority vehicles.

Over the next 72 to 120 hours, the typhoon is forecasted to move southwestward at a slower pace of between 10 and 15 km/h, with its intensity continuing to diminish.

Since 2020, the Vĩnh Định River bank in Vân Hòa Hamlet has eroded rapidly, particularly during the rainy season from September to November.

Recent historic flooding triggered by Typhoon Yagi, which led to unprecedented high water levels in both upstream and downstream tributaries, has underscored the need for prompt updates to disaster response plans, dam safety procedures and emergency response protocols within the basin.

Pangolins are the most trafficked animal in the world. Việt Nam is home to two pangolin species, namely Sunda and Chinese (Manis pentadactyla), both listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Red List. They are facing the threat of extinction.

To prevent 'seasonal fish die-offs', authorities need to implement long-term solutions to protect the water environment and safeguard the living environment of aquatic species in West Lake.

Collaboration is vital for HCM City to tackle climate change and maintain a clean water supply for its over 10 million residents, experts said. 

Establishing different warning levels for natural disaster risks will help minimise damage and overcome the consequences of natural disasters.

Nguyễn Xuân Anh, the institute’s director, said the earthquakes in Kon Plong were stimulated earthquakes which occurred due to the water accumulation of hydroelectric reservoirs, affecting the active fault system below.

The forest plantation codes not only improve management but also facilitate product traceability, enhancing the economic value of these forests.