The waters surrounding Co To island in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh have been frequented by schools of dolphins and whales, capturing the attention of local fishermen and authorities.
Ten protected areas in Vietnam have participated in The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas (IUCN Green List) which is a set of global standards on successful conservation.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has said it will step up digital transformation and maintain the operation of the online surveillance system over water exploitation and use for about 600 works licensed by it in 2024.
Vietnam has issued many legal documents on environmental protection, however, waste treatment has not been effective and remains a difficult problem in many localities.
The Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV), in collaboration with related parties, on January 16 organised a workshop announcing the project ‘Transforming Rice Value Chains for Climate Resilient and Sustainable Development in the Mekong Delta’ (TRVC).
Vietnam and the Czech Republic will boost cooperation in environment protection and natural resources management, said Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Cong Thanh.
Vietnam has planted close to 770 million trees between 2021 and 2023, exceeding the plan by 121%, heard a conference in the central province of Quang Tri on January 12.
In the face of the worsening air pollution, Hanoi is rolling out measures to control activities that generate emissions and dust in the locality, especially the burning of rice straw.
On January 14, three black bears were received by the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, following their rescue from the Cu Chi water park in Ho Chi Minh City two days earlier.
Community-based tourism activities have helped protect coral reefs in Hon Yen island in the central province of Phu Yen, heard a workshop on January 10.
The Mekong Delta, known as Vietnam’s largest rice granary, is currently confronting significant challenges in terms of water security. A comprehensive management solution is needed to address this issues, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.