Việt Nam News

HCM City is striving to accelerate its waste sorting programme and eliminate plastic waste from daily life with the collaboration of many stakeholders.

The bear, classified as a rare and endangered species under Group IB, was discovered as teams of the Management Board and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Việt Nam collaborated to set up camera traps to investigate the presence of the saola (scientifically known as Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) in the reserve.

Provincial authorities are monitoring weather developments closely and evacuating residents from flood-prone and high-risk areas.

It aims to have all of its buses in the capital to be electric or using green energy by 2035.

All provinces and cities across the country had issued plans and directives to implement specific activities of the project in line with local conditions.

According to the NCHMF, the cold front will result in temperatures dropping sharply across the northern region.

Identified as “Chelonia mydas,” the green sea turtle is listed as an endangered and critically protected species in Việt Nam’s Red Data Book.

Việt Nam's system of dams and reservoirs is facing numerous challenges. Unusual rainfall patterns, flash floods due to climate change and the degradation of many structures pose significant safety risks.

More than 70 experts and management officials from marine protected areas and the national parks nationwide have participated at a technical workshop and training provided by the IUCN in collaboration with Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

A new plant species in the Begonia family, Begonia laxiflora, has been found in the dense evergreen forests of the Đakrông Nature Reserve in the central province, and the new species is almost certainly endemic.

The plan aims to effectively conserve biodiversity and maintain ecological balance, proactively address climate change and promote a society that develops harmoniously with nature.

The European Union (EU) has postponed the enforcement of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to December 31, 2025, aiming to ensure the sustainable management of imports and exports that do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation.

The initial steps are part of a broader effort to align with global commitments to protect and conserve biodiversity.

Supporting these communities enhances the livelihoods of those living near the forest, helping to alleviate pressure on resources, boost public awareness and encourage people to participate in conservation, protection and biodiversity preservation.

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.