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Project activates digital shield against saltwater intrusion in the Red River Delta

Cát Tiên Park eyes IUCN Green List recognition

Green List Status is not just a conservation label but a holistic management approach that addresses the interconnectedness of protected areas, environmental health and human well-being.

Extended Producer Responsibility a tool to promote recycling industry, circular economy

Phan Tuấn Hùng, director of the National Extended Producer Responsibility Council’s Office, said if we properly and fully implemented requirements of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), it would ensure the closure and circulation of resources between input materials and waste generated during the production process, towards the goal of no emissions.

Chilling cold front to hit north in coming days

The cold front will blanket the northern provinces and the north central coast between January 20 and 21. Temperatures in the mountains could drop to below two degrees and even reach zero degrees Celsius in some places.

Việt Nam sets plan for HFC consumption and production for 2024-28

The country aims to cut HFC consumption by 10 per cent between 2029 and 2034, and 80 per cent in 2045.

Gov't orders preparations against drought and salinisation

The directive underscores that proactive response is imperative, particularly in light of the increasingly abnormal weather conditions and rising saline intrusion in the Mekong Delta following tidal patterns.

Việt Nam, Czech Republic to strengthen cooperation in environment protection

Việt Nam and the Czech Republic will boost cooperation in environment protection and natural resources management

WB greenlights $351m water improvement project in southern Việt Nam

The project will increase wastewater services from under 10 per cent to 32 per cent in Tân Uyên City, and from 17-19 per cent to 45 per cent in Thuận An and Dĩ An Cities.

Environment ministry drives digital transformation in water resource management

There will be a push to develop digital maps for forecasting and alerting droughts and water shortages.

Việt Nam, Japan hold environmental policy dialogue

This was an opportunity for the two ministries to discuss to open up a new phase of cooperation in the environment, climate change, and plastic waste reduction.

Cô Tô needs comprehensive solution for sustainable development

In August 2022, the island district started piloting a Zero Plastic Waste programme, in which the district encouraged residents and tourists not to use nylon bags or single-use plastic on the island.

Master planning of river basins aims at protecting water resources

The ministry said the goal is to ensure water source security in the river basins and the entire plan area; store, regulate and distribute water in a fair and reasonable manner; and exploit and use water resources economically and efficiently.

Mekong Delta saltwater intrusion to peak in March

Saltwater intrusion from the sea into the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta’s waterbodies is expected to peak in March, according to the Directorate of Water Resources.

Việt Nam to develop synchronous and comprehensive carbon credit market: Deputy PM

The carbon credit market foundation is an opportunity for Việt Nam to switch to an appropriate development model in the future, said Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà.

Đà Nẵng City leads the nation in environmental protection, Hà Nội in 46th place, HCM City 19th

Based on the results of the Environmental Protection Performance Indicators 2022, the Chairpersons of the people's committees of provinces and cities are urged to thoroughly review and implement solutions to enhance the effectiveness of environmental protection efforts and improve the results of the idex for the upcoming years.

Quảng Bình focuses on afforestation to capitalise on carbon credit potential

Participating in the forest carbon credit market will help forest owners enhance the productivity of planted forests, improve sustainable livelihoods, contribute to the protection of existing forest areas and increase forest coverage.

Ea Sô Nature Reserve still encroached by local people, threatened by poachers

Đỗ Hải Hoàng, a staff member of the nature reserve’s Forest Ranger Station No. 2, said that people living in the areas surrounding the nature reserve were poor and still depend on the forest for their income. This issue has led to their continued encroachment of forest land for farming.

HCM City eyes developing green spaces along Sài Gòn River

The spaces along the Sài Gòn and Đồng Nai rivers are oriented to develop green-ecological areas to foster regional connectivity for mutual development.

Environment protection fee proposed for emissions

The draft also proposed bonuses for organisations that restrict pollutant emissions.

Rare sea turtle rescued in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province

The turtle swam close to the shore while searching for food, then the tide receded so quickly that it became stranded.

Severe cold spell to last until next Monday in the north

The National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting yesterday warned that the severe cold weather would continue hitting the northern mountainous provinces with the lowest temperatures of 4-7 degrees Celsius, in some high mountainous areas the lowest temperature would drop at 3 degrees Celsius.