The preservation of nature and biodiversity as well as threats to biodiversity will be the focus of an exhibition to take place in Hanoi from August 4-6.
The preservation of nature and biodiversity as well as threats tobiodiversity will be the focus of an exhibition to take place in Hanoifrom August 4-6.
The ASEAN exhibition onbiodiversity, to be coorganised by Vietnam’s Ministry of NaturalResources and Environment and the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, is partof activities in response to the International Year of Biodiversity2010 with the slogan “Biodiversity is life. Biodiversity is our life”.
According to Bui Cach Tuyen, director to theministry’s General Department on the Environment, the event is aimed atraising public awareness among the ASEAN community of biodiversity,climate change and its impacts on biodiversity.
Anumber of dialogues and orientations on the conservation of biodiversityin Vietnam will also take place within the framework of the event.
Although ranking 16 th in terms of biodiversity, the increasingpopulation plus the penetration of exotic organisms and pollutedenvironment are destroying Vietnam’s ecosystem.
The forest industry has made numerous efforts in biodiversity preservation to reduce harmful impacts on the ecosystem./.
Local authorities also plan to diversify communication channels, integrate artificial intelligence into alert systems, and strengthen coordination among agencies to provide continuous, location-specific updates for maritime safety in Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.
Floodwater levels in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta are high and will continue to rise this month, especially in upstream areas, according to the hydraulic works management and construction department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Conservation efforts to restore habitat and boost the population of red-crowned cranes in Tram Chim National Park are finally showing progress, with the cranes and many other rare wild birds coming back to the park.
Torrential rains from the night of July 31 to early August 1 triggered flash floods and landslides across several communes in Dien Bien province, leaving at least two people dead and eight others missing.
Transitioning to a circular economy not only offers a sustainable development path for Ho Chi Minh City but also serves as a pivotal step toward establishing a fully green economy.
An exhibition featuring 100 green, recycled, and circular economy models and products from 50 businesses and educational establishments took place in Ho Chi Minh City on July 31, as part of the local green transition forum and recycle day 2025.
Regional solidarity and cooperation are the key factor for the effective implementation of wildlife protection regulations. Only through sustainable cooperation, innovative approaches, and collective action can biodiversity be safeguarded for the present and future generations, an Vietnamese official has said.
Hanoi has approved a comprehensive plan to restore the environmental quality and develop four major urban rivers – the To Lich, Kim Nguu, Lu, and Set reverine environments.
The Javan pangolin is listed in Vietnam’s Red Book as critically endangered and is protected under Group IB – a category reserved for forest species facing an extremely high risk of extinction and requiring strict conservation measures.
As a key member of the core group of 18 countries, initiated by Vanuatu, Vietnam engaged in advocating for the UN General Assembly’s Resolution N.77/276, requesting for the ICJ’s advisory opinion. Following the resolution's adoption, Vietnam fully participated in all procedural steps for the first time, from submitting written proposals to presenting directly at the court’s hearings.
The wild elephant population in Da Nang includes a full developed herb of mature males, females, and calves. To date, the herd has grown to nine individuals.
Conservation efforts here have become a model, helping to save millions of turtle hatchlings and promoting Con Dao as a member of the Indian Ocean-Southeast Asia Turtle Site Network.
As part of its drive to fulfil its net zero emissions commitment by 2050, Vietnam is fast-tracking the development of a legal corridor to launch a pilot carbon market by the end of 2025, according to the Department of Climate Change.
Under the plan, from 2025 to 2026, the city will complete mechanisms and policies to support businesses in switching to green vehicles, expand the electric and green-energy bus network, and build charging stations. The targeted proportion of green buses is set at 10% in 2025 and 20–23% in 2026.
