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Action month to call for more efforts in environmental protection

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment plans to launch an “Action month for the environment” later this year to encourage stronger engagement of organisations, enterprises and the community in environmental protection.
Action month to call for more efforts in environmental protection ảnh 1Local youngsters in Ho Chi Minh City clean up canals during Action month for the environment 2016 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – TheMinistry of Natural Resources and Environment plans to launch an “Action monthfor the environment” later this year to encourage stronger engagement of organisations,enterprises and the community in environmental protection.

Last year, the action month washeld in June, which was responded positively by many localities across thenation, significantly raising public awareness of protecting the environment.

According to Vice Director of theVietnam Environment Administration Hoang Van Thuc, the highlight of the actionmonth this year is a launching ceremony and presentation of environment awardsin the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, which will be broadcast live onthe Vietnam Television.

The ministry will also organisevarious activities and events during the month, including a seminar onenvironmental protection, an international exhibition on environmentaltechnology and ecological products, as well as a running event for theenvironment, he said.

An environment ambassador will beselected, while a tree planting programme entitled “A million green trees forVietnam” will be held, said Thuc, adding that the ministry will hold a policy dialogueon environment and sustainable development, as well as a training course toimprove effectiveness of State management over environmental protection andbiodiversity preservation.

A seminar will discuss the roleof social organisations, socio-professional and non-governmental organisationsin encouraging the community to protect the environment, he added.-VNA
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