Vietnam steps up marine protection to support sustainable tourism
Marine tourism accounts for up to 70% of the sector’s total revenue, making it a vital contributor to local and national economic growth.
Vietnam boosts marine protection and plastic waste reduction
Vietnam has taken various steps to manage marine plastic waste, including the National Action Plan to 2030. However, weak links between island and mainland development, along with increasing marine pollution, remain key challenges.
Quang Binh fishermen raise awareness of marine protection
Fishermen of the central coastal province of Quang Binh take along rubbish bags during their long sea trips to bring garbage to land instead of discharging it to the ocean.
Sea environment protection important: PM
Protecting the marine environment is a crucial task of all ministries and localities, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said while attending a meeting in the northern province of Nam Dinh on June 8.
Da Nang strives for green environment
A campaign was launched in the central coastal city of Da Nang on September 26 in response to “For a national green environment 2015” programme.