Vietnam receives support for forest, coastal ecosystem protection
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has signed implementation agreements with German-based GIZ company for two projects on forest biodiversity conservation and coastal forest protection.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has signed implementation agreements with GIZ, the German Federal enterprise for international development cooperation, for two projects on forest biodiversity conservation and coastal forest protection, the Quan Doi Nhan Dan reported.
The project “Conservation and Sustainable Use of Forest Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services” aims to create the preconditions for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services in Vietnam’s forests at the central level.
The project has 4.5 million EUR in non-refundable aid from the German Government via the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and 450,000 EUR from the Vietnamese government.
Meanwhile, Phase Two of the project “Integrated Coastal and Mangrove Forest Protection in the Mekong Provinces for the Adaptation to Climate Change (ICMP)” aims to efficiently manage and protect coastal ecosystems in the Mekong Delta in order to mitigate and adapt to environmental hazards related to climate change.
🍬 The ICMP project has a total budget of 8.8 million EUR, including 4.5 million EUR from the German government, 3.5 million EUR from the Australian government and 800,000 EUR from the Vietnamese government.-VNA
Cat Ba National Park in the northern port city of Hai Phong has been a safe haven for thousands of creatures, including many rare animals. Biodiversity in this park has been protected and promoted thanks to the tireless efforts of the local government and community.
The management board of Dong Chau Protective Forest in central Quang Binh province has signed a contract for the Viet Nature Conservation Centre to lease forest land for scientific research and conservation.
The Prime Minister has approved the “Integrating Biodiversity Conservation, Climate Resilience and Sustainable Forest Management in Trung Truong Son Landscapes” project.
The Prime Minister has approved the second phase of the Integrated Coastal Management Programme (ICMP) which aims to protect the Mekong Delta coastal and mangrove forests.
Central Highlands provinces need to accelerate measures to protect and develop regional forests which are currently suffering from significant deforestation.
Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has urged localities nationwide to give priority in allocating investment to forest protection and planting, with the goal of fulfilling all targets of forest conservation and development for 2015.
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.
Mangrove forest. (Photo: Citinews)
