The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) awarded a World Biosphere Reserve certificate to a coastal wetland zone in the Red River Delta on October 13, 2008, making it the sixth of its kind in Vietnam.
Experts from sub-Mekong river countries highlighted the role of civil society organisations, local people, mass media and non-governmental organisations in protecting forests from shrinking and degrading.
Quy Nhon city in the central province of Binh Dinh is implementing an environmental sanitation project worth almost USD 58 million, with nearly USD 46 million coming from the ODA capital.
About three tons of various wildlife products seized from poachers, including tusks, shells, horns, skin and bones will be displayed at the Vietnam National Museum of Nature, authorities in Hanoi have decided.
Nguyen Hai Hau in Hanoi is very worried about an essay which her son has to write for his fifth-grade literature class. The assignment is to describe a beautiful river in or near a student’s hometown as a means to express the student’s love for their country. The teacher has already taught the students how to write a detailed outline and a descriptive essay.
One cannot help feeling surprised when visiting Dam Long-Bang Ta forest eco-tourist area for the first time. Dam Long provides an escape from the bustle and hustle of urban life as one breathes the fresh air and embraces the tranquility of the mountains, forests and landscapes.
According to the assessment of the Institute of Economy and Aquatic Project, untreated wastes more and more discharge into the river and sea valleys. These bring about pollution of sea environment which have influenced the development of tourism sector.
Steering board of sanitation – environment of Ranh Gia city (Kien Giang province) has promulgated a plan of organizing a peak week of general environment sanitation across the city from September 21st to September 28th 2008.
At the seminar "Vietnam and Cuba sharing experiences on preservation of coral reef” which was hold by the Vietnam Environment Administration in Hanoi, experts considered that:
The Prime Minister has signed a decision on recognizing Tra O lagoon as an inland water area conservation park.