Quang Nam province seeks solutions to preserve elephants

A workshop on the preservation of Asian elephants in Bac Tra My and Hiep Duc districts of Quang Nam province was held on May 19 in the central province.

Kien Giang calls for investments in 55 projects to mitigate natural disasters

The southern province of Kien Giang is calling for investment in 55 projects meant to cope with climate change and prevent natural disasters and coastal and riverine erosion.

Khanh Hoa: Joining hands to save environment

Khanh Hoa Women’s Association at all levels has implemented several practical environmental protection models effectively, contributing to raising environmental responsibilities.

Project for Mekong River without waste kicks off

A waste reduction and circular economy project for Mekong River was launched at a ceremony in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on May 18.

Ho Chi Minh City has ambitious greenery plans for 2022

HCM City plans to add at least 10 hectares of parks and two hectares of public green spaces, and plant or rehabilitate 6,000 trees this year to make the city greener and more beautiful.

Vietnamese students champion int’l environmental competition

A team of three Vietnamese high school students has won an international prize on environmental sustainability.

Vietnam to ban plastic bags from markets by 2030

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 found in Da Nang air

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.

MOCST organises response activities for International Day for Biological Diversity 2022

(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”.

Climate change, marine pollution hamper sustainable ocean economy

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.