Keyword: "climate change"

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Philippine Ambassador to Vietnam Meynardo Los Banos Montealegre.(Photo courtesy of Philippine Embassy in Vietnam)

Philippines looks forward to fostering cooperation with Vietnam: Ambassador

On the occasion of the New Year 2025, Philippine Ambassador to Vietnam Meynardo Los Banos Montealegre spoke to Vietnam News Agency about the major achievements in Vietnam-Philippines relations in 2024 and prospects for 2025 as the two countries celebrate the 10th anniversary of their Strategic Partnership.

Illustrative photo (Photo: dangcongsan.vn)

Small and medium-sized enterprises focus on ESG practices

More small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam have integrated environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices into their operations amid the global trend of sustainable development and responsible business.

The Can Tho agricultural sector's representative introduces a pilot model of high-quality and low-emission rice cultivation to the Canadian Embassy's delegation. (Photo: VNA)

Canadian delegation explores low-emission, high-quality rice farming model in Can Tho

A delegation from the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam, led by Francesca Bellone, Head of Cooperation, on December 20 visited Thuan Tien Cooperative in Vinh Thanh district, the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, to learn about the pilot implementation of a project aiming to develop one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation.

The workshop on developing indigenous resources and local economies through regional linkages is held as part of the Mekong Connect Forum 2024. (Photo: VNA)

Nature-based projects help Mekong Delta fight climate change

Nature-based projects implemented by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Vietnam in the Mekong Delta region have helped support local residents to adapt to climate change, heard at a workshop which is part of The Mekong Connect Forum 2024 held in Mekong Delta province of An Giang on December 17.

Nguyen Dang Thang, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Department of International Law and Treaties speaks at the session. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam presents viewpoint on national responsibility for climate change response

Countries have the obligation to prevent significant harm to the climate system, cooperate internationally, and adhere to the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities" in determining their duties, the Vietnamese delegation remarked while attending a session held by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, the Netherland, from December 2 to 13.

Enterprises are working to meet high standards to promote exports. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Green standards: Adapting to elevate brand value, and expand markets

In the context of a rapidly changing global economy, adhering to green standards not only helps Vietnamese businesses enhance brand value but also opens significant export opportunities, especially to demanding markets like the UK, heard a seminar in Hanoi on December 11

ADB assists Cambodia in water resources management

ADB assists Cambodia in water resources management

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on December 3 announced that it has approved two projects with 173 million USD in loans and grants to accelerate climate-adaptive water resources management in Cambodia.

Deputy for climate change control and carbon economic value governance at the agency Laksmi Dhewanthi (Photo: Antara)

Indonesia calls for community-based climate action

The Indonesian Ministry of Environment’s Environmental Control Agency on November 18 launched an ASEAN document entitled “Assessment of Community-based Climate Action (CBCA) in ASEAN” on the sidelines of the 29th Climate change Conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan.