Hanoi (VNA) – A workshop was held in Hanoi on April ♔21 to seek sustainable measures to cope with environmental changes in line with the conditions of Vietnam.
Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Linh Ngoc said Vietnam is pioneering in the fight by implementing scores of initiatives, policies and practical activities with the support and cooperation of many other countries.
From now to 2020, Vietnam will actively carry out national strategies, programmes and action plans on climate change adaptation in various fields while strictly observing obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, he added.
Vietnam is still committed to reducing 8 percent of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and even 25 percent if the country receives effective assistance from the international community, he said, adding that Vietnam will review periodically and adjust the targets properly, based on its real conditions.
Rector of the University of Science under the Hanoi-based Vietnam National University Nguyen Van Noi said climate change will pose serious problems for locals and prone sectors in the near future.
Changes of temperature and rainfall, along with storm intensity and frequency and rising sea levels will significantly affect the economy, society and environment, he noted.
Therefore, the evaluation of climate change impacts on human and ecological systems is necessary.
Phillip Kalantzis Cope from the University of Illinois in the US suggested Vietnam define clearly opportunities and challenges posed by climate change when realising the Paris Agreement – a global agreement on the mitigation of climate change.
He also stressed the need to change social behaviour and lifestyle to build sustainable consumption and production models, promote economical and effective use of natural resources, and increase public awareness of proactively preventing natural disasters and adapting to climate change to reduce human and property losses.
To do so, the role of the Government and local authorities is significant, he added.
The European Union (EU) will support Vietnam to mitigate the impacts of greenhouse gas effects and climate change, Head of the EU Delegation to Vietnam Bruno Angelet confirmed.
The forum was jointly held by the University of Science, the Vietnam-Japan University, the University of Illinois, and the International Institute for the Inclusive Museum.-VNA
With the severe drought showing no signs of easing, economic losses to the southernmost province of Ca Mau have been estimated at tens of billions of Vietnam dong.
Communication work plays the leading role in climate change response as public awareness of this issue still remains inappropriate, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
President Tran Dai Quang asked for Japan’s continued assistance in responding to climate change, especially drought and saline intrusion in the central, Central Highlands and southern regions.
Experts have proposed using the Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal as a reservoir to regulate water as urban floods have become more serious during the rainy season in HCM City.
According to Dr. Vu Anh Tuan, Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Space Centre and head of the project, this is the first study in Vietnam to simultaneously employ Sentinel-2 satellite data, advanced machine learning algorithms, and the Google Earth Engine (GEE) cloud computing platform to model and monitor key seawater quality parameters.
The Deposit Return System is seen as a potential instrument for effectively advancing Vietnam’s vision of a circular economy, as outlined in Article 142 of the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection.
The figures were highlighted in a Pre-Feasibility Study on a DRS tailored for single-use beverage packaging in Vietnam, conducted by Eunomia Research & Consulting.
Young people should not view AI as salvation but rather as a tool under human control. Young creators should focus on learning and accumulating practical knowledge, using AI as a tool to carry out artistic projects in the most effective and cost-efficient manner.
Saigon Hi-Tech Park’s ambitious 50% renewable energy goal far exceeds the city’s 15% target, positioning the park as a trailblazing “living lab” for sustainable energy solutions.
Vietnam's economic losses from natural disasters are estimated to account for 1 to 1.5% of GDP annually - a steep price that will continue to rise unless the country takes strong action.
Wutip, the first storm in the East Sea so far this year, has wreaked havoc across central Vietnam, claiming lives, displacing residents, and causing widespread damage to houses, crops, and infrastructure, the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control reported as of 6:30 pm on June 13.
The tremor occurred at 7:39:46 am (Hanoi time), with the epicentre located at latitude 14.924°N and longitude 108.236°E, at a depth of approximately 8.1 kilometres. The natural disaster risk level was classified as 0 – the lowest on the scale.
Addressing a session on “Accelerating Financing for Resilience: Tailored Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction,” Deputy Minister Hiep emphasised Vietnam's proposal in building sustainable financing in response to natural disasters, which aligns with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction's goals.
Vietnam has demonstrated its strong commitments by participating in global sustainable development forums, signing multiple free trade agreements, and attracting support from international partners for the implementation of the SDGs.
The fight against plastic pollution could not succeed through isolated efforts, but it must be a collective endeavour involving the entire political system, businesses, citizens, and the international community, said Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy.
Lang Son Global Geopark, with its outstanding geological values, cultural heritage, and unique natural landscapes, represents a valuable addition to UNESCO’s global geoparks system.
In 2019, Quang Ninh became one of the first localities in Vietnam to launch a province-wide campaign against plastic waste, mobilising the participation of the political system, the business sector, and the general public. Other localities—such as Hai Phong, Da Nang, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City—have also effectively implemented waste-sorting initiatives at source, along with models for plastic-free markets and urban areas.
This year’s World Oceans Day on June 8 is themed 'Wonderful Oceans: Sustaining What Sustains Us', while World Environment Day is on June 5 with the theme: 'Beat Plastic Pollution'.
According to Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment Le Huu Toan, a fire prevention and control plan has been in place since the dry season began, including round-the-clock patrols and rapid-response teams to snuff out fires before they could spread.
Renowned artists including Ha Anh Tuan, Den Vau, and Phan Manh Quynh, along with many directors and attendees, took part in planting hundreds of rare tree species such as mun (Diospyros mun) and cho chi (Parashorea chinensis) in the Thung Bong area of the Cuc Phuong National Park, contributing to forest ecosystem restoration.
The dispatch noted that since the beginning of 2025, natural disasters have claimed 29 lives and left several others missing. A total of 67 houses have collapsed, and 2,342 homes have been unroofed or damaged.
Its Forest Protection Sub-department has applied various specialised software and information technologies in forest management and protection and fire prevention.
Drought hits Ca Mau city (Photo: VNA)
