Environmentally friendly backpacking travels

These days, backpacking in combination with charity works and environmental protection has been popular among young adults. Not only do social activities allow participants to unwind and explore new venues, but they also help them strengthen engagement with nature and local people.

Viet Nam strives to conserve endangered elephant species

Since 2012, August 12 is recognised as World Elephant Day. World Elephant Day has become an opportunity for everyone to raise awareness about elephant protection and seek solutions to reduce conflicts between elephants and humans; as well as efforts to preserve this species in the wild.

Viet Nam takes strong measures to achieve net-zero carbon emissions

Reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is an inevitable development goal, which should be achieved through strong energy transition and low-emission development, Head of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's Department of Climate Change Tang The Cuong has said.

Ha Noi’s craft villages must embrace greener methods

The capital city of Ha Noi has the biggest number of traditional craft villages in the country.

UNESCO programme calls for youth initiatives for plastic-free oceans

UNESCO and The Coca Cola Foundation launched a project themed “Youth Initiative Ideas for an Ocean without Plastic 2022” at a ceremony in Hanoi on August 10 in response to World Youth Day (August 12).

Dak Lak Province authorities look for ways to protect the region's elephant number

Dak Lak Province is seeking to protect elephants in the province and Central Highland region amid overhunting and conflicts between the animals and people.

Vietnam Conference on Earth and Environmental Sciences held in Binh Dinh

The second “Vietnam Conference on Earth and Environmental Sciences” (VCEES-2022) officially opened on August 8 at the International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE) in Quy Nhon city in the south-central coastal province of Binh Dinh.

Mexican artist finds new inspirations in Viet Nam

Mexican contemporary artist Roberto Arcaute has chosen Viet Nam as the final destination in his journey to finish his latest installation project.

JICA-funded project helps Da Nang enhance waste classification at source

A workshop was held in the central city of Da Nang on August 2 to kick off the second phase of a project on waste classification at source and waste recycling funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in the locality.

Khanh Hoa: Solar-powered cameras proposed in Hon Mun for coral protection

Nha Trang City People's Committee has proposed to install solar-powered cameras to monitor and protect coral in Hon Mun Area after severe coral bleaching was reported there.