Environment and natural resources

IntroductionData literacy is the ability to read, understand, work with, analyze, and argue with data. It is also the ability to derive meaningful information from data. Data literacy is not simply the ability to read the text since it requires quantitative and analytical skills (for ...

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) has proposed a draft law revising the 2014 Law on Environment Protection.The draft law specifies 13 policy groups that have been assessed for impact on people’s life. From the initial seven policy groups, the Government has added ...

Media coverage on forest governance has inspired Vietnamese authorities to take action to stop illegal logging and deforestation.In Viet Nam, PanNature is building the capacity of journalists to investigate the health of forests and assess weaknesses in forestry policies and enforcement to inform the public ...

Plastic waste is polluting the land, rivers and seas, impacting the health and wellbeing of both people and the environment, particularly in developing countries. In response, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) invites proposals for interdisciplinary research projects aiming to understand the risks plastic pollution poses ...

The 2020 Mekong Journalism Exchange will bring together twelve qualified journalists from five Mekong countries to participate in a two-week journalism exchange from February 9, 2020-February 22, 2020.  Journalists will explore critical issues in the Mekong region including water security and disinformation challenges.  In addition, journalists will ...

 A two-volume study laying out a pathway to a low-carbon and climate-resilient transport sector in Vietnam was released at a workshop on Addressing Climate Change in Transport, held in Hanoi on September 16.The first volume demonstrates that by employing a mix of diverse policies and investments, Vietnam can ...

Time: 17 – 18, June 2019Venue: Da Lat UniversityThe Vietnam Economist Annual Meeting (VEAM) is an accredited academic annual meeting organized for economists and social researchers around the world to present their scholarly studies and works.This year’s conference theme will centre around the relationship and ...

The Vietnam Ireland Bilateral Education Exchange (VIBE) Programme now opens for concept notes from Vietnamese universities, research institutes and vocational colleges for 2019 funding round.The Vietnam Ireland Bilateral Education Exchange (VIBE) is an initiative of the Embassy of Ireland under the Irish Development Experience Sharing ...

Oxfam Mekong Regional Water Governance program developed Gender Impact Assessment (GIA) manual Balancing the scales: Using gender impact assessment in hydropower development.The GIA manual is designed for use by hydropower and consulting companies involved in social and environmental impact assessments on dams.It is a resource ...

The event, jointly organized by the Center of Hands-on Actions and Networking for Growth and Environment (CHANGE) and the German Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, aims to raise public awareness about air pollution and encourages Vietnamese to be part of the solution and speak ...