Vietnam attends 4th Int’l Our Ocean Conference in Malta
A Vietnamese delegation led by Ambassador Vuong Thua Phong, head of the Vietnamese mission to the EU, took part in the 4th International Our Ocean 2017 Conference in Malta on October 5-6.
Brussels (VNA) – A Vietnamesedelegation led by Ambassador Vuong Thua Phong, head of the Vietnamese mission tothe EU, took part in the 4th International Our Ocean 2017 Conferencein Malta on October 5-6.
This year’s event brought together delegates from more than 100 countries andinternational organisations, including over 40 high-ranking leaders.
The conference discussed measures to prevent marine pollution, expand protectedsea areas, consolidate marine security, promote blue economy and sustainablefishing, and strengthen efforts to deal with climate change in line with theParis Agreement on climate change and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by2030.
Participants highlighted the importance of oceans and raised concerns over themarine environment pollution, degradation of marine ecology and coastal areas,and exhaustion of marine resources as well as their serious impacts on thehuman lives and sustainable development.
At the event, the EU announced an aid package worth 550 million EUR (642million USD) for 36 programmes for safer and cleaner maritime zones.
The US also pledged to provide 9.1 billion USD for waste recycling projects inIndonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam within four years.
On the sidelines of the conference, the Vietnamese delegation had meetings withleaders of the EU and other delegations, briefing them on the country’ssustainable development policies as well as its efforts to step upinternational cooperation in implementing EU recommendations on illegal fishingprevention, and enhancing the conservation and promotion of sea and oceanresources, contributing to ensuring maritime safety and freedom in the EastSea.
The first International Our Ocean Conference was held in the US in 2014 under theinitiative of then US Secretary of State John Kerry. The fifth event will takeplace in Indonesia in 2018.-VNA
The sixth East Sea conference held by the Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA) opened in Kuala Lumpur on October 4 under the theme “Fostering a shared future in the East Sea”.
A conference on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is being held in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India, taking the theme “UNCLOS: Solutions for Managing the Maritime Global Commons”.
Vietnam commits to cooperating with the United Nations and its member states to promote the rule of law to realise sustainable development goals, said Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, head of the permanent representative of Vietnam to the UN.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh emphasised the role of regional mechanisms in promoting trust building and cooperation in peace, stability and development in the region.
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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.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
