Youth group charged up for greener future

GOMers, a youth volunteer group, are collecting used batteries to help protect the environment of northern Quang Ninh Province.

Earth Hour 2022 scheduled to take place on March 26

Lights will be switched off for one hour from 8:30 - 9:30pm in response to the Earth Hour 2022 campaign, which is scheduled to take place on March 26, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT).

Photographer calls for action to save seas through his pictures of garbage

Plastic waste pollution is no longer a new problem to the public as it has been under the spotlight of the press and media in recent years. However, visitors to the ongoing exhibition entitled ‘Plastic Tale of River’ in Hanoi are still impressed with the realistic photos on ocean plastic pollution in many residential areas and coastal tourist attractions across Vietnam.

Lam Dong: Youth Unions join hands to protect wildlife

The youth union of agencies in the Central Highlands Province of Lam Dong held a ceremony on March 6 to kick off Youth Month and respond to World Wildlife Day (March 3).

Seminar seeks to promote alternatives to single-use plastic products

A seminar was held in Hanoi on March 2 to find solutions to replace plastic bags and single-use plastic products in Vietnam and help connect manufacturers and retailers in the supply of these products.

“Art for the environment” event launched in Hoi An

The “Art for the environment” event took place in Hoi An, Quang Nam province on February 19, with the aim of raising people’s awareness about environmental protection and sharing the UK’s experience in climate change adaptation and mitigation, throughout Vietnam.

Relentless efforts to protect Kon Ha Nung biosphere reserve

Inside the UNESCO-recognised biosphere reserve, rangers are still working hard to protect its rich resources.

Exhibition seeks to raise public awareness on plastic waste reduction

An exhibition entitled “Plastic Tale of River” opened in Hanoi on February 15, aiming to raise people’s awareness regarding the use of plastic bags and other single-use plastic products.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang Park hoped to become central region’s biodiversity conservation centre

The People’s Committee of the central province of Quang Binh has approved a project to support the work of wildlife rescue, conservation and release at the Centre for Rescue, Conservation and Creature Development in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

Kien Giang moves to sustainably manage forests on Phu Quoc island

The southern province of Kien Giang has basically finalised a plan on sustainable protection and management of forests in Phu Quoc National Park by 2030 and another to promote eco-tourism in local forests.