Environment minister talks about achievements, plans for coming years Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Trần Hồng Hà talks to VietnamPlus online newspaper about the achievements of the sector in 2016-2020 and plans for the coming years

Ministry asked to speed up green growth criteria The environment minister Trần Hồng Hà said  2020 was a difficult year for Việt Nam as it suffered serious damage from COVID-19 and natural disasters.

Environment ministry kicks off National Plastics Action Partnership

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment kicked off the National Plastics Action Partnership and the Mitigating Marine Plastic Debris Project in Việt Nam yesterday.

Revised law focuses on keeping the environment clean

Minister of Environment Trần Hồng Hà talks to BNEWS about Việt Nam’s efforts to protect the environment, particularly air and water.

Việt Nam reduces greenhouse gas emissions in response to climate change Việt Nam has completed an updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) with plans to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions 9 per cent by 2030 in an attempt to respond to climate change.

Environment ministry seeks to complete regulations on solid waste management Measures must be crafted to replace disposable plastic bags with eco-friendly ones at shopping malls and supermarkets by 2026.

Human resources key for sustainable development Many National Assembly (NA) deputies pointed to the need to invest more in human resources for the country’s sustainable development in the plenary session on socio-economic issues on Thursday in Hà Nội.

Small hydropower plants should not be blamed for floods: industry minister

Since 2016, all small hydropower plant projects related to natural forest land have not been considered for approval, Minister of Industry and Trade Trần Tuấn Anh said at a Government cabinet meeting on Monday amid heated public debate about the impact of small hydropower plant construction on flooding and landslides.

Vietnamese minister calls for urgent joint actions to conserve biodiversity Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Trần Hồng Hà, on behalf of the Vietnamese Government, has called on countries to combine strength and coordinate actions in a more urgent, drastic and practical manner to protect biodiversity – a priceless natural resource.

Gov’t to ask NA to waive charges for water exploitation rights Thousands of businesses will not have to pay for the right to exploit water this year if a plan submitted by the Government is approved by the National Assembly.