From industrial waste to careless human litter - all pollution has a negative impact on coastal ecosystems, marine’s species and humans. It is poison to marine and coastal areas, not only ruining the natural beauty of 's beaches but causing ecological imbalance - killing everything from fish, shrimps and clams through to the coral reefs and mangroves.
Sustainable tourism development is target of tourism industry. In order to raise awareness of people in the protection of environment, a launching ceremony on “Environmental protection Week” was held in Dai Lai Tourist Site in coordination with Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Vietnam Tourism Review, People’s Committee of Vinh Phuc, Vinh Phuc Tourism Department and many local people.
On October 13th, 2007, in Tourist Warf – Ninh Kieu Park, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism in coordination with People’s Committee of Can Tho launched ceremony “Environmental protection week” which last from October 9th to 15th.
On July 20th, 2007, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism in coordination with People’s Committee of Thanh Hoa launched “Environmental protection Week” in Sam Son, Thanh Hoa Province.
The seminar “Manage and Develope marine tourism in Vietnam was held by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and the Binh Thuan People's Committee in Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province on July 25-26, 2007.
The development of sustainable sea tourism in Vietnam is the focus of a national workshop to be held in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa on June 15, 2007.Aimed at sharing national and international experiences of sea tourism, the workshop focused on the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable development within Vietnam.
With regards to the Da Nang Tourist Environment Protection Week launched by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the People’s Committee of Da Nang City, a painting contest entitled “Da Nang Tourist Environment Protection” has been launched for students of the city’s primary, secondary and high schools.
On December 26th, 2006, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism in coordination with People’s Committee of Quang Ninh launched “Environmental protection Week” in Ha Long.
Every year, Con Dao Island's natural beauty and biodiversity, on land and under the sea, attracts increasing numbers of tourists. However, this also has a negative impact on the island's biodiversity.
On May 28th, 2007, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism in coordination with People’s Committee of Lam Dong launched “Environmental protection Week” in Da Lat with the joint of many pupils, students, travel companies and local people.