Hailstorm in Son La (Photo: VNA) Son La (VNA) – A heavy rain and hailstorm have cost the northwestern mountainous province of Son La some 1 billon VND (43,763 USD) worth of damage (not including agricultural losses).
As of 5pm on March 7, the natural disaster had damaged 435 houses and many plants in fruiting period.
The rain and hail began on late March 6, mostly in hamlets of the Mai Son, Bac Yen, Quynh Nhai, and Yen Chau districts./.
The Centre for Rescue, Conservation and Creature Development under Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh has reported the voluntary handover of endangered, rare wildlife by local residents.
Since September 2024, the MAG has carried out mine clearance on an area of 135,000 sq.m, safely removing 325 dangerous explosive items, including many found near the surface.
In the current context, Vietnam’s energy sector must strike a balance of ensuring robust economic growth and national energy security while simultaneously advancing the transition to green, clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with global trends
Residents of Ia Mron commune, Ia Pa district, the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai have reported the presence of a flock of Asian open-bill storks (Anastomus oscitans), a rare and endangered species listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book.
The six cranes, including three males and three females, are around seven months old and were bred in captivity at Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo. They were flown to Vietnam and, following a mandatory quarantine period at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and now are eligible for relocation to Tram Chim for conservation and growth.
The fourth Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit in Hanoi reached five major areas of consensus, including pooling finance for green transition through public-private partnerships and innovative financial policies, advancing research in green technological solutions; transforming agricultural and food systems for sustainability, developing a skilled workforce in sci-tech and innovation; and pursuing an efficient, sustainable, and eco-friendly energy transition.
Vietnam is pioneering a new model of cooperation, one grounded in mutual respect, shared responsibility, and genuine commitment to climate action. In this model, a country’s value lies not in its GDP but in its concrete climate actions and collaborative spirit. Vietnam’s vision of fair and inclusive multilateralism could chart a new path - much-needed, and hopeful - for the global climate order.
In Vietnam, a large-scale waste-to-energy facility using Japanese technology has been established in the northern province of Bac Ninh. Additionally, a Johkasou system has been installed in Ha Long Bay, the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, through Japanese non-refundable aid and support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), contributing to improved water quality, landscape conservation, and tourism development.
Vietnam is accelerating strategic breakthroughs and making the best preparations for a development path that is rapid, green, inclusive, and sustainable, Party General Secretary To Lam said.
From the night of April 12 to the morning of April 13, two forest fires occurred in Ha Long city's Dai Yen ward, and Binh Lieu district's Binh Lieu town, damaging over 40 hectares of forests.
The Cuc Phuong National Park, widely known as the country’s “capital of conservation,” is currently home to thousands of endangered and rare wild animals. Its conservation programmes are recognised at both regional and global levels, including those to protect endangered primates, tortoises and freshwater turtles, and carnivores and pangolins
Vietnam's hosting the fourth Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit reflects its push to meet climate commitments, slash emissions, and shift its growth model with global support.
Among the 30 countries analysed in the survey, 11 were identified as more exposed to climate risks from the macroeconomic perspective: Afghanistan, Cambodia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
With its diversity, ranging from livestock, crop cultivation, and forestry, Vietnam’s agriculture sector has great potential to shift towards low-carbon emission production.
The Government has instructed the People's Committees of Hanoi and HCM City to urgently implement measures aimed at achieving safe Air Quality Index (AQI) levels within five years.
These are the first two companies in Vietnam to successfully achieved carbon neutrality in accordance with PAS 2060:2014 standards.
With many unique values, the Can Gio Island mangrove forest became Vietnam's first Biosphere Reserve recognised by UNESCO in 2000. Assessments have revealed a high level of biodiversity, rich in both quantity and species, and home to the largest and most beautiful concentrated mangrove forest in Southeast Asia.
Under the project, flood protection infrastructure has been improved, including embankments, tidal sluice gates, and pumping stations. Additionally, urban transport infrastructure has been developed under the project.
This collaboration provides an opportunity for the two sides to jointly develop breakthrough solutions in four key areas, namely urban climate research, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, water resources management, and circular economy development.
A series of Green Transformation Day 2025 events is expected to create a strong influence, raising awareness among the community, businesses and stakeholders about the key role of sustainable development.
