Participants to the 9th ASEAN Regional Climate Outlook Forum in Hanoi (Photo: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 9th ASEANRegional Climate Outlook Forum (ASEANCOF-9) convened in Hanoi on November 15.
Themed “Using seasonal climate predictiontools in agricultural management”, the forum gathered nearly 60 participantsfrom ASEAN member states, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), andother international partners of ASEAN.
Tran Hong Thai, Deputy General Director of the Vietnam National Hydro-meteorological Service,speaks at the event (Photo: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn)
Speaking at the function, Tran Hong Thai, DeputyGeneral Director of the Vietnam National Hydro-meteorological Service (NHS), saidclimate change has significant impacts on agriculture, particularly in ElNino-affected countries in ASEAN like Vietnam.
A challenge to seasonal climate predictionin farming is how to access and make use of underlying benefits of the climateto improve food security, protect resources and boost economic growth, he said.
WMO representative Jochen Luther at the forum (Photo: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn)
WMO representative Jochen Luther presenteda study on building weather adaptation capacity via the installation of earlydetection systems for small islands and the Southeast Asian region.
The forum is set to discuss weather riskmanagement, sustainable development support, and advanced technologies inseasonal climate forecast. It also looked into coordinating mechanism between hydro-meteorologicalservice centres and agricultural bodies to put forth suitable managementpolicies for the sector.
The National Hydro-Meteorology Centre will fortify its collaboration with foreign organisations and countries such as Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Italy and the US to deploy technological potential in forecasting and monitoring hydrological meteorology.
Storm surge was the main topic of a workshop jointly held in Hanoi on November 15 by the Typhoon Committee and the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.
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.
Storm Comay, the fourth in the East Sea this year, was at around 16.7 degrees North and 118.3 degrees East, in the east of the East Sea's northern waters as of 4am on July 24.
The disaster risk warning level for flash floods, landslides, and ground subsidence due to heavy rains and flows is rated at level 1, except in Nghe An, where it is raised to level 2.
Participants to the 9th ASEAN Regional Climate Outlook Forum in Hanoi (Photo: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn) 
Tran Hong Thai, Deputy General Director of the Vietnam National Hydro-meteorological Service,speaks at the event (Photo: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn) 
WMO representative Jochen Luther at the forum (Photo: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn) 
