Bạc Liêu struggles to protect coastal forests The coastal forest area in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bạc Liêu has declined in recent years because of climate change and improper fishing which has damaged protective mangrove trees.  

Forum on climate-resilient development in Mekong Delta planned

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has agreed in principle to the organisation of a forum on sustainable and climate-resilient development of the Mekong Delta in October 2019.

Provinces improve response to climate change

Lessons learned from the strategic mainstreaming of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) was a good foundation for Việt Nam to prepare for climate change, according to Dr. Nguyễn Thế Chinh from the Natural Resources and Environment Strategic Institute.

Cà Mau moves to protect coastal forests

Authorities in Cà Mau Province have taken emergency measures to protect coastal forests against climate change and destruction caused by humans.

 

World Bank helps Việt Nam improve transport connectivity, forest protection

 The World Bank (WB) in Việt Nam yesterday announced that it has recently approved a US$300 million fund to support Việt Nam in enhancing transport connectivity in countryside and forest protection in eight coastal localities. 

VN struggles to preserve biodiversity

Preserving biodiversity in Việt Nam was the main topic of discussion at a workshop yesterday in Hà Nội.

VN sets goals for sustainable forestry development

Việt Nam set a target to increase its forest coverage to 41.45 per cent to raise the timber export value to over US$7.5 billion by the year 2020, Hà Công Tuấn, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development told the Government Portal on Monday.

Thái Bình Province plans to grow 1,320 ha of coastal forest

Thái Bình Province aims to plant more than 1,320 hectares of coastal forests in the next five years and protect almost 4,000 hectares of forest, with total investment of VNĐ392 billion (US$18.7 million).

Mekong Basin countries need regional climate-change strategy: scientists

Scientists and government officials have urged stronger connectivity among countries through which the Mekong River flows to enhance adaptation to climate change and reduce its effects such as saline intrusion and drought. 

Cà Mau to invest in eastern sea dyke

The Government has given the green light for the construction of the eastern sea dyke in this southernmost province, with a total investment of VNĐ1.3 trillion (US$58million).