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Hà Nội accelerates green transition as air pollution crisis intensifies

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.

Man saves endangered turtles from being eaten

Two rare turtles meant to end up as a fine meal in central Quảng Bình Province have been rescued after a man found them at a local market and decided to try and save them.

Southernmost province needs $820m to tackle climate change

The southernmost province of Cà Mau is planning to spend more than VNĐ19 trillion (US$819.56 million) on 55 “priority” projects that address climate change and natural disaster prevention.

Common production hub may solve noodle-making village's waste problem

A century ago, a woman from Thượng Trạch Village married a man in Liên Chểu Village, Triệu Sơn Commune, Triệu Phong District, connecting the fate of the two villages by the craft of vermicelli-making and an environmental problem.

Mekong Delta faces increasing erosion along rivers, canals

The beginning of the rainy season has increased land erosion along rivers and canals in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta.

Government plan aims to improve adaptation to climate change

Enhancing State management of climate change is one of the major measures in the national plan on climate change adaptation for 2021-2030, with a vision towards 2050, recently issued by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.