Strengthening waste separation at source to improve the quality of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) and ensure transparency is also necessary.

The release, conducted in cooperation with Tam Đảo National Park, aims to restore animal populations, conserve biodiversity, and reinforce natural ecosystems in the area.

Wild elephants, long regarded as a symbol of strength in nature and closely tied to the culture and belief of many communities in Việt Nam, are now facing the real risk of extinction.

Statistics show that between 2014 and early October 2025, Núi Chúa National Park recorded 585 female turtles coming ashore to nest and a total of 12,749 hatchlings released safely into the sea.

Speaking on behalf of the Department of Construction, Lê Văn Du, Head of the Urban Water Supply and Drainage Infrastructure Management Division, accepted responsibility and voiced sympathy for the disruption and hardship people endured.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment aims to transform Việt Nam’s crop sector into a climate-resilient, sustainable system that secures farmers’ livelihoods, national food security and strengthens the country’s position as a regional leader in climate-responsible agriculture.

A trapped red-shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix nemaeus) – an endangered primate species listed by IUCN – was rescued by a group of local photographers during a free photo trip in the Sơn Trà Nature Reserve, but its front leg suffered a serious wound after trying to escape from the trap on a tree.

The big-headed turtle is classified as IB, a group of endangered, precious, and rare forest animals that are strictly protected.

Preliminary studies show that earthquakes in this area are likely to continue, though their magnitude is unlikely to exceed 5.5.

The typhoon was forecast to bring heavy rain to northern and north-central Việt Nam (including parts of Laos), especially from Thanh Hoá to Hà Tĩnh, with total rainfall estimated at 200-400mm, and some areas exceeding 600mm.

One boat carrying four people reportedly sank, while the other, with seven crew aboard, was immobilised and pushed against a breakwater by the rough seas.

The Minister of Agriculture and Environment was tasked with providing timely and accurate forecasts while safeguarding fishing vessels, dykes, reservoirs, and agricultural production.

The Delegation of the European Union to Việt Nam (EU) on Friday launched 'Plug in to Evolution,' a flagship communication and public diplomacy campaign as part of the EU’s global engagement efforts under the 'Global Gateway' Strategy.

Việt Nam now has fewer than 200 wild elephants scattered across several provinces, with the southern province of Đồng Nai being a key area. This figure represents a critical warning for elephant conservation efforts. 

The three-day dialogue drew more than 120 biodiversity finance experts and Government representatives from Europe, Asia and the Pacific. It is one of the region’s largest-ever exchanges on biodiversity finance.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has called on ministries, localities and the armed forces to brace for Typhoon Ragasa, which could potentially make the most destructive landfall in Việt Nam since Typhoon Yagi in 2024.

The award is a key initiative under the ASEAN Senior Officials on the Environment (ASOEN), aiming to recognise and reward schools with outstanding achievements in environmental education, environmental protection, and sustainable development.

The Vietnam Bamboo Foundation in collaboration with SOS Children’s Villages Vietnam and the Vietnam Food Bank Network on Thursday (September 18) officially launched the “Community Bamboo Garden” project at the SOS Children's Village Gò Vấp in HCM City to celebrate World Bamboo Day.

Hà Văn Lâm and his wife Nguyễn Thị Luyện from Gia Phong Commune have worked to preserve the entire area as a home for the birds, voluntarily keeping them safe from hunters.

Khánh Hòa Province is implementing comprehensive measures to improve forest management, planting, tending and protection.