Environment VN needs to prioritise non-traditional energy source development This strategic move is crucial for the nation to attain its target of net-zero emissions by 2050. 4 hours ago | Vietnam news Heavy showers, hail hit Lao Cai 04/25/2024 09:04 | VietnamPlus Hoa Phat steel products certified to meet greenhouse gas inventory standard 04/24/2024 18:15 | VietnamPlus Vietnam acts to combat white pollution 04/22/2024 09:39 | VietnamPlus 1 VietnamPlus | 12/22/2023 21:03 Over 1,100 natural disasters hit Vietnam in 2023 More than 1,100 natural disasters have taken place across Vietnam this year, heard a conference held by the office of the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control in Hanoi on December 22. 2 VietnamPlus | 12/20/2023 15:49 Experts give ideas to realise Vietnam’s net-zero emission commitment World leading scientists have contributed ideas and solutions on climate change response and greenhouse gas reduction towards net-zero emissions in Vietnam in 2050, during the ongoing 2023 VinFuture Sci-Tech Week in Hanoi. 3 VietnamPlus | 12/19/2023 20:02 Vietnam achieves positive results in protecting ozone layer The second phase of Vietnam's HCFC Phase-out Management Project has achieved many positive results, contributing to the protection of the ozone layer and helping the country fulfil its committed goals following the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol. 4 Vietnam news | 12/19/2023 11:13 Việt Nam achieves positive results in protecting ozone layer So far, the country had cut down the consumption of 1,000 tonnes of HCFC-22 in household air conditioning production, refrigeration equipment manufacture and refrigeration equipment maintenance service. 5 VietnamPlus | 12/18/2023 16:42 Quang Binh receives support for Edwards's Pheasant conservation The central province of Quang Binh will use an aid grant of nearly 600 million VND (about 24,800 USD) from the World Pheasant Association for a conservation project on the “Ga Loi Lam Mao Trang” (Edwards's Pheasant, or Lophura edwardsi). 6 VietnamPlus | 12/18/2023 16:30 Vietnam seeks to expand acreage of protected natural ecosystems Nearly 100 experts specialising in nature conservation and biodiversity gathered at a consultation workshop on reviewing the potential and way forward for Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) in Vietnam held recently in Hanoi. 7 VietnamPlus | 12/16/2023 09:54 Vietnam rolls out climate-friendly cooling solutions Vietnam is one of the first 63 countries to join the Global Cooling Pledge proposed by President of the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) Sultan Al Jaber within the framework of COP28 recently held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). 8 VietnamPlus | 12/15/2023 16:37 Localities join in efforts to fight plastics pollution Ten localities in Vietnam are taking actions to fight plastic pollution under Plastic Smart Cities (PSC), an initiative put forward by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). 9 VietnamPlus | 12/15/2023 11:11 Kon Tum Plateau seeks UNESCO recognition as World Biosphere Reserve The People's Committee of the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum has asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to provide technical support in developing a dossier seeking UNESCO recognition for its Kon Tum plateau as a World Biosphere Reserve. 10 VietnamPlus | 12/14/2023 14:58 Rare sea turtle rescued in Quang Tri province An endangered turtle weighing about 40 kg with a length of 80 cm and a width of 55 cm was caught in the net of fishermen in the central province of Quang Tri on December 14. 11 VietnamPlus | 12/13/2023 21:55 Winners of green consumption competition awarded in Vietnam Winners of the competition on green consumption and plastic pollution reduction initiatives were announced at a ceremony held by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Vietnam on December 13. 12 VietnamPlus | 12/13/2023 10:35 Endangered migratory bird species found in Binh Dinh Five black-faced spoonbills migrating from Northeast Asia were discovered in the Tra O Lagoon in Phu My, the central province of Binh Dinh after a survey conducted by the environmental protection sub-department under the provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment. 13 Vietnam news | 12/11/2023 15:08 Việt Nam shows strong political commitment to maximising green energy transition Việt Nam is among countries with great potential to invest in new renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and ocean wave power, and biogas. 14 Vietnam news | 12/11/2023 09:33 Mekong Delta takes proactive measures to cope with saltwater intrusion, drought The delta, which is the country’s largest producer of rice, fruit and seafood, is forecast to face saltwater intrusion between January and March next year. 15 Vietnam news | 12/09/2023 09:01 Detailed breakdown of total emissions necessary, even at grassroots level Establishing and operating an online facility-level greenhouse gas inventory reporting system is crucial. This is also a significant challenge for Việt Nam due to limitations in awareness and technical capacity at facilities and local levels. 16 Vietnam news | 12/06/2023 16:35 Workshop seeks solutions to solve water challenges in Việt Nam The country is facing a lot of difficulties in ensuring water sources and safe water supply in the country, she said, citing water shortage, uneven water resources distribution, impacts of climate change and water pollution as major challenges. 17 VietnamPlus | 12/05/2023 15:16 Workshop seeks to tackle water challenges in Vietnam A workshop on the Young Water Professional Network 2023 themed “Tackling water challenges in Vietnam” was held in Vinh Phuc province on December 5. 18 Vietnam news | 12/04/2023 08:49 Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to support local waste-recycling Under the decree, producers and importers of single-use batteries are obliged to contribute 1 per cent of their revenues to the fund to finance waste treatment. 19 VietnamPlus | 11/29/2023 16:34 Vietnam expands cooperation in monitoring acid deposition Vietnam has developed a system of hydrometeorological and environmental monitoring stations across the country, including monitoring acid deposition, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Cong Thanh said at the 25th session of the Intergovernmental Meeting on the Acid Deposition Monitoring Network in East Asia (EANET) held in Hanoi on November 29. 20 VietnamPlus | 11/29/2023 10:19 Tra Vinh declares coastal landslide emergency The People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh has recently declared a state of emergency following coastal landslides in Truong Long Hoa commune and embankment collapses in Hiep Thanh commune, Duyen Hai town. 8 9 10 11 12