Provincial authorities are monitoring weather developments closely and evacuating residents from flood-prone and high-risk areas.

According to the NCHMF, the cold front will result in temperatures dropping sharply across the northern region.

Identified as “Chelonia mydas,” the green sea turtle is listed as an endangered and critically protected species in Việt Nam’s Red Data Book.

Việt Nam's system of dams and reservoirs is facing numerous challenges. Unusual rainfall patterns, flash floods due to climate change and the degradation of many structures pose significant safety risks.

More than 70 experts and management officials from marine protected areas and the national parks nationwide have participated at a technical workshop and training provided by the IUCN in collaboration with Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

A new plant species in the Begonia family, Begonia laxiflora, has been found in the dense evergreen forests of the Đakrông Nature Reserve in the central province, and the new species is almost certainly endemic.

The plan aims to effectively conserve biodiversity and maintain ecological balance, proactively address climate change and promote a society that develops harmoniously with nature.

Supporting these communities enhances the livelihoods of those living near the forest, helping to alleviate pressure on resources, boost public awareness and encourage people to participate in conservation, protection and biodiversity preservation.

These patrols discovered 92 locations with wildlife traps, removed over 1,300 snares, and dismantled 72 unauthorised camps.

Air pollution in Hà Nội has become a significant public concern, particularly in light of reports that it is one of the most polluted cities in the world. This situation demands urgent and coordinated measures from authorities to control and mitigate pollution, which poses serious health risks to the community.

The WHC has asked Quảng Ninh Province and Hải Phòng City to report on its plans for environmental protection, landscape preservation and coordinated management of the Hạ Long Bay – Cát Bà Archipelago World Heritage site.

A holistic approach is key to developing solutions that can drive change in glass recycling in Việt Nam and the ASEAN region, experts suggested.

Positive results on the conservation of nature and endangered wildlife species were recorded in field surveys at reserves and national parks in the central provinces of Quảng Nam and Quảng Ngãi.

Under the draft resolution, which is set for review in December, specific emissions standards will govern vehicle access, with exceptions for electric vehicles and certain priority vehicles.

Over the next 72 to 120 hours, the typhoon is forecasted to move southwestward at a slower pace of between 10 and 15 km/h, with its intensity continuing to diminish.

Since 2020, the Vĩnh Định River bank in Vân Hòa Hamlet has eroded rapidly, particularly during the rainy season from September to November.

Recent historic flooding triggered by Typhoon Yagi, which led to unprecedented high water levels in both upstream and downstream tributaries, has underscored the need for prompt updates to disaster response plans, dam safety procedures and emergency response protocols within the basin.

Pangolins are the most trafficked animal in the world. Việt Nam is home to two pangolin species, namely Sunda and Chinese (Manis pentadactyla), both listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Red List. They are facing the threat of extinction.

Establishing different warning levels for natural disaster risks will help minimise damage and overcome the consequences of natural disasters.

Nguyễn Xuân Anh, the institute’s director, said the earthquakes in Kon Plong were stimulated earthquakes which occurred due to the water accumulation of hydroelectric reservoirs, affecting the active fault system below.