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Significant progress in fisheries' environmental protection but challenges remain

Coastal areas of Ninh Thuận polluted by waste

Coastal areas of Ninh Thuận Province are at high risk of pollution from the large amount of waste discharged in the locality.

Coordination needed between climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction

According to meteorological experts, natural disasters are predicted to become more unpredictable and extreme due to climate change. Professor Doctor Trần Thục, former director of Institute of Hydrometeorology and Climate Change and president of Việt Nam Association of Hydrometeorology talks to Tài Nguyên và Môi Trường (Natural Resources and Environment) newspaper about this issue and the need to promote disaster risk management.

Wildlife violations reduced in Huế, Quảng Nam and Đà Nẵng

At least 86 per cent of advertisements for illegal wildlife products in hotels, restaurants, bars, pet shops and herbal medicine shops in Thừa Thiên-Huế, Đà Nẵng and Quảng Nam were removed by local authorities in 2019 and 2020.

Endangered sea turtle rescued in Quảng Nam

A female sea turtle that was rescued by a fisherman in Thăng Bình District has been handed over to rescuers of the Đà Nẵng-based SaSa Marine animals rescue team.

Huế to pilot public bike-sharing scheme

An innovative public bike-sharing scheme has been launched by Huế City, the International Co-operation Agency of Germany (GIZ) and tech firm Vietsoftpro to develop a bicycle transportation plan for 2021-2026 that mobilises private investment for bike-sharing.

Natural disaster preparedness should be long-term: minister

Disaster prevention should be a radical, long-term strategy, based on new technology such as forecasting and remote sensing to minimise damage.

Gender equality in climate action amid COVID-19

The Vietnamese Government integrated gender equality and social inclusion in its updated Nationally Determined Contribution, which was submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in September 2020.

Harmful chemical still widely used in fridges, air conditioners

A refrigerant chemical that is harmful to the environment and has ozone depletion potential is still being used in many household and industrial air conditioners and refrigerators in Việt Nam.

USAID launches environmental conservation projects in Việt Nam

These new projects will help conserve more than 950,000 hectares of forested area across 12 provinces in the country.

Côn Đảo National Park revives coral reefs

The coral reef in the Côn Đảo National Park is recovering following the implementation of a project since May 2018, according to the board that has been running it.

HCM City unveils ambitious environmental plans

The HCM City People's Committee has approved a programme to reduce environmental pollution over the next decade to improve the city's environment and enable it to adapt to climate change.

Japan assists Việt Nam in oceanographic research, oceanic plastic waste management

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Trần Hồng Hà and Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Takio Yamada signed a protocol in Hà Nội earlier this week regarding two non-projects on receiving an oceanographic research vessel and supporting equipment for investigating, surveying and analysing ocean plastic waste.

Human capital crucial for Việt Nam to develop renewable energy: experts

Việt Nam should pay more attention to developing skilled human resources ready for the renewable energy boom, according to experts at an event on energy transition held on Friday in Hà Nội.

Forum discusses challenges to sustainable energy transition

Việt Nam has substantial potential in offshore wind and solar power, with huge opportunities for the integration of different energy technologies and the combination of renewable energies and agriculture.

Rainy season in south to begin earlier than usual due to La Nina

The rainy season will begin two or three weeks earlier than usual in the south this year because of the La Nina phenomenon, the Southern Hydro-Meteorological Station has forecast.

New species of plants found in Lâm Đồng Province

Four new species of camellia (a genus of flowering plants in the family Theaceae) and Begonia (a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family of Begoniaceae) – have been found in Bidoup-Núi Bà National Park in Lâm Đồng Province by group of Vietnamese and international scientists and researchers.

Project to implement Paris Agreement in Việt Nam to be sped up

The Steering Committee of the project 'Support to Việt Nam for the Implementation of the Paris Agreement' (VN-SIPA) held its second meeting in Hà Nội yesterday with the participation of representatives from ministries, sectors, and localities.

Kon Hà Nừng to promote World Biosphere Reserve recognition

The central highlands Gia Lai province, in co-operation with Man and the Biosphere Programme, an intergovernmental scientific programme of UNESCO, has completed a dossier for the World Biosphere Reserve recognition of Kon Hà Nừng Highlands.

Quảng Ngãi Province shelves UNESCO geopark recognition plans

Despite having prepared a dossier for the UNESCO recognition of the Lý Sơn-Sa Huỳnh Global Geo-Park last November, local authorities have shelved plans to apply for the park's recognition after years of efforts and some 160 field surveys and scientific seminars.