Phú Quốc Island. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo KIÊN GIANG — Environmental pollution, encroachment of coastal areas to build resorts, restaurants and other activities on the coast have degraded and destroyed marine ecosystems in many coastal and island areas in Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang Province. Nguyễn Văn Tiệp, director of Phú Quốc …
Read More »Legal foundations sought for tiger conservation in Việt Nam
The wild tiger population has decreased significantly in Việt Nam and around the world over the past 30 years. —Photo for illustration Vietnamplus.vn HÀ NỘI — The Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV) on Monday organised a press briefing on raising tigers for conservation efforts in Việt Nam. Bùi Thị Hà, ENV deputy director, said …
Read More »Experts evaluate Việt Nam’s eco-industrial park model
Đình Vũ Industrial Park in the north-eastern Hải Phòng City.— Illustrative Photo VNA/VnExpress News HÀ NỘI — Experts from UNIDO and Việt Nam shared their knowledge to evaluate the eco-industrial park model according to the international framework, at a recent online workshop. The two-day workshop was co-held by the Eco-Industrial Park Project …
Read More »Mekong Delta authorities take measures to secure freshwater in upcoming dry season
The Ba Lai sluice in Bến Tre Province’s Bình Đại District keeps out saltwater and provides irrigation water for 88,500ha of lands. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo Công Trí HCM CITY — Authorities in Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta provinces are taking measures to store water for irrigation and household use …
Read More »PM stresses need for comprehensive approach to tackling climate change
The rice-shrimp farming model in Mekong Delta Bạc Liêu Province proves effective to adapt to climate change. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính says there should be a comprehensive approach to tackling climate change, with the grassroots level as the foundation for delivering Việt Nam’s …
Read More »Rice pest identification app piloted in An Giang
An app using artificial intelligence (AI) and online interaction between experts and users is piloted in An Giang Province to help identify rice pests and diseases. — Photo Courtesy of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Plant Protection Department …
Read More »Việt Nam to pilot carbon trade exchange from 2025
Rú Chá mangrove in the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế. The mangrove is an important ecosystem that helps remove and store a large part of carbon as biomass. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo Hồ Cầu HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam plans to set up and pilot a carbon trade exchange from 2025, according to a …
Read More »Save coral reefs in Ha Long Bay
The coral ecosystem of Hạ Long Bay suffers from strong human impacts such as water transportation, tourism, fishing, mineral exploitation, wastewater, etc. Quảng Ninh is working hard to protect its coral reef ecosystems. Please click on the graphic to see more details:
Read More »Ninh Thuận promotes sustainable development in Núi Chúa national park marine protected area
Baby turtles at Núi Chúa National Park. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo NINH THUẬN — Authorities of south central Ninh Thuận Province have strengthened measures to conserve endangered and rare species of marine fauna and flora, and sustainably restore and develop the ecosystem of the Núi Chúa National Park Marine Protected Area. The provincial People’s Committee issued a plan on the …
Read More »Cúc Phương national park launches programme inspiring love for nature
Đỗ Bạch Dương, ambassador of the Journey to Revival programme, participated in sponsoring a primate at Cúc Phương National Park. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo Hải Yến NINH BÌNH — Cúc Phương National Park kicked-off an education programme on Thursday with a view to inspiring love for nature in the community by …
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