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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.