Natural resources and environmental sector faces management difficulties
The management of natural resources and the environment has been a
pressing issue in many parts of the country, as heard during a review
meeting on July 15 of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
The management of natural resources and the environment has been a
pressing issue in many parts of the country, as heard during a review
meeting on July 15 of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
In the first half of 2015, the sector carried out 1,183 inspections, resulting in 644 organisations and individuals fined at a total cost of 38 billion VND (1.75 million USD) and 1,426 hectares of land were proposed to be revoked.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has thus far processed 1,719 petitions, 98 percent of which came from land disputes.
In addition, licensing process for and management of natural resources exploitation have faced several problems with environmental protection, according to participating officials.
They agreed that the sector ought to intensify inspections and effectively handle petitions.-VNA
In the first half of 2015, the sector carried out 1,183 inspections, resulting in 644 organisations and individuals fined at a total cost of 38 billion VND (1.75 million USD) and 1,426 hectares of land were proposed to be revoked.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has thus far processed 1,719 petitions, 98 percent of which came from land disputes.
In addition, licensing process for and management of natural resources exploitation have faced several problems with environmental protection, according to participating officials.
They agreed that the sector ought to intensify inspections and effectively handle petitions.-VNA
You should also see
Dien Bien: Tua Chua's tourism potential needs to be further promoted
Tua Chua highland district in the northwestern mountainous province of Dien Bien boasts a lot of potential and advantages for the development of top-tier tourism.
See more
Environment
Hoa Phat steel products certified to meet greenhouse gas inventory standard
Vietnamese steel giant Hoa Phat Group has announced that BSI - the UK's leading international certification organisation - certified ISO 14064-1:2018 standard and ISO 14067:2018 on greenhouse gas inventory for steel products of its subsidiary - Hoa Phat Dung Quat Steel JSC.
Environment
Vietnam supports global agreement on plastic pollution
A delegation of Vietnamese negotiators joined those from 176 countries worldwide at the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) on plastic waste in Ottawa, Canada, on April 23.
Environment
Consultation workshop on Cambodia’s Funan-Techo canal held in Can Tho
The Vietnam National Mekong Committee (VNMC) on April 23 held a consultation workshop on Cambodia’s proposed Funan-Techo canal project which has raised concerns about potential impacts on the Mekong river.
Environment
Up to 1,000 ban flowers planted at Dien Bien Phu battlefield relic sites
About 1,000 ban (Bauhinia variegate) flower trees were planted at relic sites such as A1 Hill, Him Lam resistance centre and De Castries Bunker at Dien Bien Phu battlefield relic complex in the northern province of Dien Bien on April 21.
Environment
Vietnam acts to combat white pollution
The Vietnamese Government has issued a lot of policies, participated in various forums, and promoted international cooperation, demonstrating its activeness and affirming its determination to reduce plastic waste and join global efforts toward a planet without white pollution.
