To protect these precious trees from illegal loggers, the forest keepers must stay up all night, guarding every inch of the forest and every tree.

The ministry is formed by merging the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, aiming for greater efficiency in managing 25 interrelated sectors, including climate change, land resources, and sustainable development.

Kiên Giang Province has about 18,000ha of forests facing between the third and fifth levels of fire risks, according to its Forest Protection Sub-department.

The Chàm Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA), 20km off the coast of Hội An City, has been named the Cù Lao Chàm, or Chàm Islands Nature Reserve (Cu Lao Cham Nature Reserve) in an official announcement by the central province of Quảng Nam.

Việt Nam establishes a new baseline for determining the width of its territorial sea in the Gulf of Tonkin, reinforcing maritime sovereignty and aligning with international law.

A significant drop in temperature is expected from February 23, bringing cold conditions, especially in high-altitude areas.

HCM City is strengthening efforts to combat climate change by implementing a number of adaptation solutions to mitigate environmental risks, focusing on flood control, urban greening and sustainable infrastructure.

Authorities in Kiên Giang Province have reported that due to the impact of climate change and the influence of the El Nino phenomenon, prolonged hot weather and low water levels in forests have elevated the risk of forest fires.

During the peak period of salinity intrusion, freshwater shortages may occur in certain areas, particularly in coastal regions, as salinity penetrates deep into river mouths, which could impact livelihoods, as well as production and business activities.

Regulations must be highly enforceable in practice, including administrative, economic, and even criminal measures, in order to address the exploitation, trade, and use of rare and endangered animals and plants.

Over the next six months, dangerous weather events such as thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning, hail and strong gusty winds are expected to take place across the country.

The ancient town has launched awareness campaign centred around a wild bird protection area in paddy-field of Cẩm Châu commune, calling for an end to free wild bird netting and illegal poaching.

Management of the Chàm Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA) has called local fishermen and tourists to take rubbish back to the mainland for treatment rather than dumping it at landfill on the islands.

The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting indicated that during this forecast period, cold air will continue to influence Việt Nam’s weather, potentially bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms on certain days.

Storing rainwater beneath the ground is believed to be one of solutions to help Việt Nam to mitigate flooding moving ahead.

The central city’s Sơn Trà district has appealed for kumquat trees – one of the most favourite bonsai decorations during Tết (Lunar New Year) – so that they can be replanted in public parks and green spaces, instead of going to landfill.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Việt Nam and various companies donated 10,000 trees for the Thái Thuỵ Wetland Nature Reserve.

Speaking on a pre-recorded broadcast of her TV programme, she said air pollution was not just a domestic issue but a problem of the entire region. As a result, she said it required cooperation from all ASEAN nations to fight the dust.

The Cần Thơ City's Department of Natural Resources and Environment is calling for investment in an additional waste treatment plant with a capacity of 400 - 500 tonnes per day to serve waste treatment for the city.

After 24 years of joining the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, Việt Nam now has 11 biosphere reserves recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).