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.

National biodiversity strategy to 2030 approved

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has signed a decision approving the national biodiversity strategy to 2030 with a vision towards 2050.

Ninh Thuan set to grow more coastal forests for protection, green cover

The south-central province of Ninh Thuan is growing coastal forests to minimise the effects of natural disasters while also increasing green cover.

14 photos win awards at the ‘Story of Plastic Waste’ contest

Fourteen photos have been selected from thousands of entries to win awards at a photo contest featuring the plastic and environment in Viet Nam.