Vietnam will ban the use of all plastic bags, even in wet markets, from 2030, according to an official of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
Microplastic pollution in the air in both inner and suburban areas of the central city of Da Nang has become serious. Microplastics can go directly into the lungs during daily activities.
(TITC) - In response to the launch programme of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) on the organisation of response activities for International Day for Biological Diversity 2022, on 12th May 2022, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MOCST) sending out a Document to Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, in which requesting the integration of biodiversity conservation in the tourism system planning for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2045; to News agencies, magazines and Information centres under the Ministry to organise propaganda and launching campaigns with the theme “Building a shared future for all life”.
Oceans face very serious risks due to the impact of climate change, sea level rises and marine pollution, requiring countries to make strong commitments and take drastic and effective measures for the sustainable development of the ocean economy, said Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh.
#Seagamesnoplastic and #Greensport are the hashtags of a campaign launched during SEA Games 31 to raise public awareness of environmental protection.
The Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh has freshly received five wild cats to take care of at its centre for species rescue, conservation, and development.
Tokyo-based Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is set to launch a project using specialised ships to collect waste, including plastic waste, in the offshore waters of Vietnam.
Nguyen Ba Tung, 78, spends his time turning plastic waste into useful household items.
Nearly 500 primary and secondary school children and teachers have participated in a program that is aimed at improving awareness of nature and wildlife conservation in Pu Mat National Park, one of the world’s biosphere reserves.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has signed a decision approving the National Strategy for Environmental Protection to 2030 with a vision until 2050, in which the Government sets targets to prevent the increasing trend of environmental pollution, solve urgent environmental problems, and step by step improve and restore the quality of the environment.