Vietnam reduces CFC consumption following Montreal Protocol
Vietnam has significantly reduced its consumption of three ozone-depleting substances since joining the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in January 1994.
A workshop in northern Nam Dinh province discusses measures to eliminate chemicals harmful to ozone (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam has significantly reduced its consumption of three ozone-depleting substances – Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), Hydro-chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and Halon – since joining the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in January 1994.
Some 3.6 tonnes of CFC-11 in the textile industry, 5.8 tonnes of CFC-12 automotive air-conditioning and 40 tonnes of CFC in residential and commercial air-conditioning have been cut down annually, announced the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources on the occasion of the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer (September 16).
The ministry banned the import of CFCs on January 1, 2010 and plans to stop HCFCs consumption in Vietnam by 2030.
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of a number of substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion.
It came into force on January 1989 and has been ratified by 197 parties, including 196 states and the European Union, making them one of the first universally ratified treaties in the United Nation’s history.-VNA
All chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), ozone depleting gases, will be barred from entering Vietnam as of January 1, 2010, a Vietnamese environmental official has said.
Vietnam has abided by the ‘ Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer’ since the nation ratified it in January 1994, stated an official from the Ministry for Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE).
A ceremony to mark 25 years of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the Int’l Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer was held in Ho Chi Minh City on Sept. 15.
The World Bank has approved a 9.76 million USD non-refundable aid package to help Vietnam phase out Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) - ozone-depleting substances (ODS) instrumental to global warming - for the 2013-15 period.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, in conjunction with the World Bank, held a seminar to launch a project on phasing out Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) – ozone-depleting substances – in the 2013-15 period.
Preventing and minimising environmental pollution and biodiversity decline are one of the top priorities of the Vietnamese Government, a senior official from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) has said.
Since participating in the Montreal Protocol, Vietnam has achieved remarkable success in gradually limiting the use of substances that deplete the ozone layer. Reports by the Vietnam Economic News.
Vietnam will completely abolish the use of more than 500 tonnes of HCFC-141b, a chemical that damages the ozone layer, in the production of thermal insulation foam by the end of 2014, an official has said.
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.
A workshop in northern Nam Dinh province discusses measures to eliminate chemicals harmful to ozone (Photo: VNA)
