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Vietnam acts to combat white pollution

According to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam's per capita plastic use has increased rapidly, from 3.8kg a year in 1990 to 41kg in 2015 and about 54kg currently.

A tree-mendous time in the land of heritage trees

It is home to seven ancient trees named as Vietnam's heritage by the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE).

Volunteers work to revive Hanoi’s lifeless waterways

The team has cleaned nearly 100 highly polluted river spots since its formation, earning the National Volunteer Award in 2023.

Negotiation-based pricing for waste-to-electricity plants deters investors

Localities want to develop waste-to-electricity (WTE) to solve environmental problems, but investors lack interest in such projects.

Solutions proposed to tackle growing challenge of electronic waste

Vietnam faces a growing problem with electronic waste (e-waste), according to a study by the Hanoi University of Science and Technology's Centre of Science-Technology and Environment.

Ben Tre’s coconut trees ideal for earning carbon credits

Scientific studies show that the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre possesses great potential for carbon neutrality.

Wastewater treatment project stalls, To Lich River revival uncertain

Experts say that nothing can help revive the ‘dead river’ of To Lich until the project on collecting and treating wastewater is completed.

Engineer invents a machine treating waste into organic fertiliser

From seemingly useless piles of organic waste, through the talented invention of mechanical engineer Nguyễn Tuấn Anh, they are turned into microbial organic fertiliser, contributing to environmental protection.

Man devotes 20 years to preserving precious tree species on Yen Tu Mountain

Sự has handed over 1,065 xích tùng trees taller than 1 metre to the Management Board of Yên Tử National Forest and Monument. These trees have been planted in the Yên Tử Forest and can thrive in their natural environment.

Organization to buy forest carbon credit for $10/ton of CO2

Under an agreement, Vietnam will transfer to LEAF/Emergent 5.15 million tons of CO2 in reduced emissions from forests in the south central region and Central Highlands to 2026. The price is at least $10 per ton of CO2.

Vietnam exerts efforts to reverse biodiversity decline trend

In the face of biodiversity degradation risk, Vietnam has rolled out various measures, including completing the legal framework, to reverse the decline trend.

Revenue from carbon credits distributed to localities

Vietnam has received a 51.5 million USD payment from the World Bank for verified emissions reductions - commonly referred to as carbon credits - for reducing 10.3 million tonnes of CO2 in the 2018-2024 period.

Drought & salinity damages result in $2.82bil. in agricultural losses

Scientists from the Institute of Water Resources recently conducted a study to assess the damages caused by saline intrusion in the Mekong Delta region.

Vietnam to build modern environmental monitoring system

Vietnam plans to develop a uniform and modern environmental monitoring system, which is able to observe the environment in key areas and monitor biodiversity at natural reserves.

Dolphins spotted multiple times off Quang Ninh's coast

The waters in Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay, and surrounding Co To island in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh have been frequented by dolphins, including white ones, capturing attention of social media.

Waste collection, cleanup campaign to be launched in Ha Long Bay

Ha Long city in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh will kick off a campaign on March 26 to thoroughly clean up and collect waste in Ha Long Bay, deputy head of the bay management board Pham Dinh Huynh has announced.

Authorities mulling over options to alleviate saline intrusion in Mekong Delta

The phenomena are reaching their peak in the dry season this year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Development.

Forest coverage remains at 42.02% in 2023: ministry

Vietnam’s forest coverage was maintained at 42.02% in 2023, according to the latest announcement of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

VN air quality second-worst in ASEAN, Hanoi most polluted in country last year

Air pollution in Vietnam stems from various sources including an aging vehicle fleet, coal power plants, industrial activities, indoor coal and biomass cooking stoves, ineffective waste management practices and agricultural practices.

People called on to reduce wildlife meat demand

The USAID Biodiversity Conservation has launched a wild meat demand reduction campaign urging government agencies and Vietnamese citizens nationwide to enhance their actions for wildlife conservation.