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Low-emissions rice farming model launched in Ninh Bình, second in Red River Delta region

Cà Mau steps up natural disaster prevention, control efforts

Cà Mau Province is taking measures to mitigate the impacts of increasing erosion and other natural disasters.

Protects the parts of Hạ Long Bay many people never see

Over the years, the large amount of boats carrying both tourists and fishermen has taken its toll on the coral reefs below the surface.

WWF Vietnam helps Long An in domestic solid waste management

WWF Vietnam will continue to help Long An Province in domestic solid waste management as the provincial authorities decide to expand a model of waste separation at source

Plastic and Health Action Partnership launched

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment co-ordinated with USAID to launch "Plastic and Health Action Partnership” (PHA) in Hà Nội on Friday.

Mekong fishermen struggle to survive

Our data-driven investigation shows that local communities in the Mekong Delta are struggling to find a way out, as fishing, their main livelihood, can no longer guarantee them a sustainable future.

Coastal provinces ban vessels from going to sea ahead of typhoon Rai

Coastal provinces have started to ban vessels going out to sea to ensure safety ahead of typhoon Rai.

Mekong Delta to adapt to the climate in recovery from pandemic

Experts and public officials believe that regional connection and agricultural economic development in the Mekong Delta need to be continued, as discussed in a seminar on Thursday.

Việt Nam preparing for a greenhouse gas emission reporting system

Based on the revised Environmental Protection Law approved in 2020 and the detailed enforcement regulations, the Vietnamese government is proceeding with the construction of a greenhouse gases (GHG) emission reporting system for business establishments.

Finding sustainable waste management solutions for Hà Nội

Hà Nội is one of the biggest and most modern cities in the country, but its waste treatment capacity does not match the growth of the city.

Việt Nam seeking environmental innovators to combat climate change

The competition "The Search for Innovative Models to Combat Climate Change and Reduce Damages from Natural Disasters" was announced on Thursday by the Directorate for Climate Change of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Mekong Delta expands environmentally-friendly shrimp-rice farms

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta is expanding its shrimp – rice farming areas as the cultivation model is efficient and sustainable, adapts to climate change, and is environmentally friendly.

Tiền Giang secures water for dry season with sluices, dredging of channels

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tiền Giang has taken measures to cope with saltwater intrusion in its rivers in the coming dry season to protect its rice, fruits and other crops and ensure households have water for daily use.

Stricter measures needed to protect wild animals

Illegal trafficking of wild animals remains a problem in Việt Nam despite the efforts of the Government and wildlife preservation organisations. There has been a decline in the number of many precious, rare and endemic species, putting many of them at risk of extinction.

Hội An to be Việt Nam’s first city to stop dog and cat meat consumption

The city is the first locality in Việt Nam to sign an agreement to end dog and cat meat trade.

Chàm Islands return two tortoises to nature

Two tortoises, one identified as a critically endangered species, have been returned to the sea off the Chàm Islands after being rescued by local people and the Chàm Island’s Marine Protected Area management board.

Joint action crucial for Mekong-Lancang river countries to overcome challenges: Vietnamese Minister

Only through joint and timely actions can the countries of the Mekong-Lancang river basin overcome the current challenges to protect common prosperity and culture, stated the Vietnamese Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Trần Hồng Hà.

Marine plastic waste an urgent issue in coastal Việt Nam

Việt Nam needs to carry out practical measures to manage and reduce marine plastic waste to ensure sustainable development of the fishery industry, according to experts at a workshop held in Hà Nội on Thursday.

Scuba diver spent nearly two decades cleaning up the ocean

Scuba diver Nguyễn Văn Đức is dedicated to cleaning the ocean and he hopes his work will inspire others to do the same.

Việt Nam Wind Power 2021 event launched

Việt Nam Wind Power 2021, an annual event since 2018, was launched in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

PM2.5 pollution still problematic across Việt Nam

Though the average PM2.5 concentration improved slightly in 2020, all provinces and cities in Việt Nam still had higher levels than WHO’s recommendation, according to data revealed at a workshop held virtually on Tuesday.