13ha of Đà Lạt pine forest engulfed by fire
Over 13 hectares of pine forest were destroyed in a forest fire occurring in area 267A of Đà Lạt City’s Prenn Pass.
Việt Nam proposes Mekong River Commission reform operational methods
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Lê Công Thành suggested the Mekong River Commission (MRC) focus on practical measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of residents who live on the river’s water resources, while addressing a ministers’ meeting in Vientiane, Laos, on Tuesday.
Mekong Delta needs $4b to improve infrastructure to mitigate climate change
The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta needs more than VNĐ94.3 trillion (nearly US$4 billion) to improve its road infrastructure in order to boost its inter-provincial connectivity while mitigating the impacts of climate change.
An Giang plans to build major freshwater storage system
The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of An Giang plans to soon build a freshwater storage system and infrastructure to serve agriculture in the Long Xuyên Quadrangle.
HCM City, RoK foster collaboration in environmental protection
HCM City official expects the RoK will share experiences with the city in mobilising international resources to support adaptation and prevention of disasters caused by climate change.
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Female reporters honoured for reporting on environmental issues
The 'Pioneering Women Journalist for Environment' award ceremony recognised these women's remarkable contributions to journalism.
Mekong Delta to increase forest cover
The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta region is growing more forests to protect the environment from climate change and mitigate the impacts of natural disasters.
Red soil dust from Long Thành Airport blankets homes, puts health at risk
A pulmonologist said that daily exposure to dust can severely affect people’s health, causing damage to the lining of the respiratory tract or leading to pneumonia, lung infection and pulmonary fibrosis.
German-funded project supports Việt Nam in implementing Paris Agreement
The project was funded by the German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMWK), under the International Climate Initiative (IKI), and implemented by the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) from 2019 to 2023.
Việt Nam calls for comprehensive, all-society approach to waste management
Việt Nam passed a national action plan on circular economy, with a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15 per cent of the total national income and reuse and recycle, and treat 85 per cent of the plastic waste.
Dialogue discusses wildlife conservation efforts
Improving policy and communication strategies on wildlife protection and management was the main theme of a high-level policy dialogue taking place in Hà Nội on March 24.
Transport Debate Competition promote green movement
The competition attracted 28 teams of students from 21 universities, colleges, and academies nationwide participating.
Residents in Ninh Thuận suffer from high intensity of dust from sugar factory
Residents of Đô Vinh Ward in the south-central province of Ninh Thuận have been living with high intensity of dust released from a nearby sugar factory.
Wild elephants causes havoc for residents in Bình Phước
According to a report by Dân Việt newspaper, the elephants have caused damage to numerous trees in gardens and farming fields at Thạch Màng Hamlet, located in the Tân Lợi Commune of the Đồng Phú District.
Việt Nam carries out measures for healthy forests
At a forum on the International Day of the Forest yesterday in Hà Nội, Phạm Hồng Lượng, chief of office of the General Department of Forestry, stressed the importance of raising awareness about the role of forests in human life to work together in forest protection and sustainable forest exploitation.
Practical and effective activities urged to mark World Water Day
This year, the theme of World Water Day is “Accelerating Change” which aims to raise awareness and provide education about the global water crisis.
Efforts made to protect gray-shanked douc langurs in Phú Yên
The surveys, conducted from February 10-15, aimed to collect information on the population, distribution, and habitat of gray-shanked douc langurs.
Wildlife protection requires joint efforts from all stakeholders
Sea turtles have been included in the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Solutions needed for 3.3 million hectares of forest managed by communes: experts
Currently, Việt Nam has more than 3.3 million hectares of forest and unallocated forest land which are temporarily managed by commune people's committees.
World Water Day 2023: Small changes lead to big differences
The UN 2023 Water Conference, which takes place from March 22-24 in New York, will focus on encouraging and supporting countries to achieve water-related goals and targets approved internationally for the 2018-28 period.
 and Diana Guzman, Chair of Prudence Foundation and Chief Sustainability Officer, Prudential plc (second from left) at the launch of Talk It Out in Vietnam)
