Environment and natural resources

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) launched the NetZero Science and Technology Programme during a scientific seminar held in Hanoi on December 12. This initiative is designed to create breakthrough technological solutions aimed at achieving the country’s ambitious goal of net-zero carbon emissions by ...

Advancements in waste treatment and energy production are reducing waste-to-landfill, generating clean energy, and optimizing resource use. Sorting waste “at the source” helps convert organic waste into energy, recycle plastics, lower emissions, and foster sustainable development.According to survey findings, approximately 65 per cent of urban ...

A scientific seminar on air pollution and traffic convened leading domestic and international experts and scientists to discuss sustainable transportation solutions and the role of science in enhancing air quality on December 5.According to Associate Professor Ho Quoc Bang from Ho Chi Minh City National ...

Under Vietnam’s 202 Environmental Protection Law, from January 1, 2025, household solid waste must be sorted at each household before being collected, gathered and transported. This is considered a breakthrough towards turning waste into resources while reducing pressure on solid waste treatment processes.For these regulations ...

As the rainy season arrives in central Vietnam, it marks the peak of the reforestation period for people in mountainous areas. Unlike the past’s illegal logging practices, reforestation has now become a thriving movement. This shift is largely attributed to new government policies, including Decree ...

Vietnam has achieved a milestone by signing agreements to sell 10.3 million tons of carbon credits internationally. However, 5.9 million tons of carbon dioxide remain without transfer partners.Mr. Ha Cong Tuan, former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, highlighted Vietnam’s goal of launching a ...

The enforcement of the EUDR has been postponed to December 2025 to ensure smooth and consistent compliance across global supply chains.The European Union (EU) has postponed the enforcement of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) but Vietnam will not delay its preparation and adaptation progress ...

Droughts, saltwater intrusion, and water scarcity have significant adverse effects on populations, especially those reliant on agriculture. Over recent years, ministries, sectors, local governments, and farmers have collaboratively implemented numerous solutions to address these challenges. Good strategies include the conversion of inefficient rice fields to alternative ...

The national environmental protection planning project for the 2021 – 2030 period, with a vision to 2050, was announced at a ceremony held in a hybrid format on November 15 by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.The plan is flexible and forward-looking, focusing on ...

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on November 8 signed Decision No. 1352/QD-TTg, approving the National Biodiversity Conservation Plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. The plan aims to expand protected areas to 6.6 million ha through the establishment of 61 new ...