More fund for climate change response

Around 6,000 communes which are mostly vulnerable to climate change will get US$5 million to mitigate natural disaster risks.

Rare hawksbill turtle released in Binh Dinh

A 4kg hawksbill turtle, a rare species listed in the Red Book of Vietnam and the world, was released in the central province of Binh Dinh on June 25.

Cooperation between Vietnam and South Korea on environmental resources

On 20th June, the 10th Meeting of Environment Minister between Vietnam and Korea opened in Seoul, under the co-chairmanship of Minister of Vietnam Natural Resources and Environment – Mr. Nguyen Minh Quang and Minister of Korean Environment, Mr. Yoon Seong-kyu.

New flame-headed bird species found in Cambodia capital

A new species of bird with a distinctive orange-red coloured tuft of feathers on its head has been found in Cambodia's populous capital city, conservationists said on Wednesday.

Paintball shooting tours stopped to protect ecosystem

The Da Nang People’s Committee has finally decided to stop paintball shooting, the game organized for the travelers to the Son Tra natural reserve area, so as to avoid possible harming of the wildlife.

Nui Chua marine protected area

Nui Chua National Park is located in Ninh Thuan Province, with a total natural area of ​​29,865 hectares, including mainland area and marine area.

Quang Nam’s Investment Forum towards green growth

In 23 and 24 June, "Quang Nam’s Investment Forum towards green growth" has taken place in the framework of the 5th Quang Nam Heritage Festival in Hoi An with the participation of many domestic and international economists and investors.

Trans-Vietnam green journey

From 4 July to 4 August, a Trans-Vietnam Green Journey from Vung Tau to Hanoi will be held under the theme "For homeland’s sea and islands".

Environmental protection to be taught at schools next year

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has requested making environmental protection part of curriculums nationwide in 2014.

Budapest helps Hanoi with clean water supply

Hanoi and the Hungarian capital, Budapest, have reached a cooperative agreement on clean water supply and management.