The outlying botanical garden of Pu Huong Nature Reserve, established in 2002 in Quy Hop commune, the central province of Nghe An, has earned the moniker “living museum” for its extensive collection of tropical plant species.

Notable findings feature the Asian palm civet, greater coucal and red-throated flycatcher, as well as Red Data Book species such as the slow loris and pangolin.

After five years, the 2021-2030 coastal forest project has delivered strong results, restoring and expanding the nation’s climate-resilient green shield.

Despite rising fines for environmental violations, river pollution across Vietnam remains dire. Alongside temporary fixes, some bold projects now aim to restore the waterways from their very source.

Decades of pollution have turned many of Vietnam’s rivers into lifeless streams. Despite numerous restoration projects, most have failed to bring real change. Why are these vital waterways still suffocating?

A dolphin weighing around 15 kilograms was found stranded near the port area in Co To, Quang Ninh province. Thanks to the swift actions of local residents, the animal was rescued and safely released back into the ocean.

Belgium’s RTBF nature series Le Jardin Extraordinaire spotlighted VN's remarkably resilient wilderness in its February 1 episode on La Une, highlighting the dramatic revival of the country’s forests, mountains, and biodiversity after decades of war.

The system can forecast air quality trends over time and across locations, helping authorities guide and implement pollution control measures.

Hanoi aims to cut average annual PM2.5 concentrations by around 20% by 2030 compared to 2024 levels, lowering them to below 40 µg/m³, as air pollution remains a serious challenge for the capital and other major urban areas.

Under the new rules, household waste must be separated at source into recyclable materials, food waste and hazardous waste.

Up to 71,000 tonnes of rice were certified under the Low-Emission Green Vietnamese Rice label over the past two years, the Vietnam Rice Sector Association (VIETRISA) said on December 31.

Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested and prosecuted a woman accused of illegally dumping more than 257 tons of solid construction waste, marking a significant environmental crime case in Vietnam’s largest city.

Plastic quietly piles up in Vietnam’s cities, a relentless tide of thin shopping bags, foam food containers and disposable cups that clogs kitchens, alleyways and landfills.

A substantial share of vehicles currently in use, especially motorcycles in use for years without routine checks or upkeep, are aging fleets that rank among the biggest emitters.

Representatives of energy, coal – mineral, cement, and building materials enterprises said that the implementation of emission quota allocation must strike a balance between emission reduction targets and the maintenance of growth momentum.

Vietnamese inventor Tran Van Truong creates automated waste-sorting system to reclaim resources, reduce landfill waste, and revive polluted dump sites.

In a move to reduce air pollution and promote green mobility, Hanoi has approved a plan to deploy 5,000 public electric bicycles, alongside restrictions on petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles in the city’s central area.

In recent weeks, “air pollution” has become a familiar phrase and a hot topic of public debate - not only in Hanoi but across Vietnam.

Do Hong Trinh, born in 1968, has been identified as the mastermind behind a major case of illegal waste dumping and burial in Ho Chi Minh City.

Hanoi's air quality index reached 174 by 2 PM, placing the city among the 10 most polluted in the world today.