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Việt Nam hosts Southeast Asian Bat Conference for first time

Ninh Thuận set to go greener by increasing forest cover

The south-central province of Ninh Thuận has speeded up afforestation to increase its forest cover from 45.6 per cent last year to 47 per cent by the end of this year.

Cameras prove effective to curb littering but more detailed regulations needed

Nearly 200 cameras were installed in Trường Thọ Ward, HCM City’s Thủ Đức District as it was considered a hotspot for littering, in the last few years.

Air quality improving in the north

Air quality in the north of the country is improving, according to the Vietnam Environment Administration.

Northern localities told to prepare for typhoon Higos

All relevant localities were told to carefully prepare for typhoon Higos, which is forecast to bring torrential rains, flash floods and landslides to northern mountainous provinces until Sunday.

Endangered baby turtles released into sea

Phú Quý Island off the south central province of Bình Thuận on Monday (August 17) released 45 rare baby sea turtles back into the sea.

Western sea dyke needs urgent protection

Many sections of the western sea dyke in Cà Mau and Kiên Giang provinces in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta have seriously eroded and could collapse at any time if prompt protective measures are not taken.

Time to ensure security of water sources, safety of dams and lakes: experts

The impacts of climate change and rising sea levels are threatening freshwater resources and limiting farming area.

Đồng Tháp expands collection of hazardous agricultural waste

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Đồng Tháp has expanded the collection of empty pesticide packages and bottles used in agricultural production.

Trà Vinh approves 2nd phase of embankment project along Cổ Chiên River

The People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta province of Trà Vinh has approved the second phase of a 760-km long embankment project along the Cổ Chiên River.

Young people act for cleaner environment

This year’s celebration has the theme 'Việt Nam we want in 2030: The Youth act for a clean environment'.

Central province to build first waste treatment project

The central province of Phú Yên plans to build the first garbage incineration project in the third quarter this year with an investment of VNĐ263 billion (US$11.4 million) and a capacity of 240 tonnes per day.

Revised environmental protection highlights recycling: NA

The principle of “considering waste as a resource” mentioned in the environmental protection bill introduced in the National Assembly’s meeting in April has been clarified, emphasising recycling and reusing.

More regulations for developing green cities and climate-resilient urban areas

Việt Nam expects to have more regulations on investment and managing green cities and climate-resilient urban areas as the Ministry of Construct is compiling a draft decree on the issue.

Mobilising community resources for climate change actions one of VN's priotities

Head of the Climate Change Department under the MInistry of Natural Resources and Environment Tăng Thế Cường talks to VGP News about the national plan on climate change adaptation for 2021-2030, with a vision towards 2050, which was recently issued by the Prime Minister.

Cà Mau protects western sea dyke

The southernmost province of Cà Mau has taken measures to protect its western 108 km long sea dyke that is in danger of collapsing because of erosion, according to the province’s Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, Search and Rescue.

Cần Giờ Biosphere: the 'green lung' that protects HCM City

After nearly 20 years of restoration, Cần Giờ Mangrove Biosphere Reserve has become the "green lung" of HCM City, contributing to improved air quality and reduced environmental pollution in the city.

Heavy rains wreak havoc up and down nation

A downpour on Thursday caused a landslide that killed two people in Bát Xát District of the northern mountainous province of Lào Cai.

Đồng Tháp faces increasing river erosion

Erosion along river banks in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Đồng Tháp has caused more than VNĐ8.2 billion (US$353,800) in property damage this year, according to the province’s Irrigation Sub-department.

Global standard launched to boost nature-based solutions

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has unveiled a global standard providing benchmarks for nature-based solutions (NbS) to global challenges.

Construction industry issues action plan to reduce emissions

The Ministry of Construction has announced a national action plan on green growth in 2020-2030 focusing on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and implementing the Paris Agreement.