Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production
Experts share insights on air pollution reduction
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 ...
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Mekong Delta expanding advanced technologies in rice cultivation
This morning, the Vietnam Rice Industry Association convened a forum in Can Tho City to discuss strategies for replicating successful pilot models from the project aimed at the sustainable development of one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation linked to green growth in the ...
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Startup Forum: Green Economy - New Driving Force for Development kicked off
The Dong Thap Provincial People’s Committee, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, yesterday hosted the opening ceremony of the second Mekong Delta Startup Forum in 2024.The forum is poised to serve as a significant milestone, marking a transformation for Dong Thap ...
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Vietnam continues preparing for EU deforestation regulation inspite of implementation postponement
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 ...
Chu Khôi
Catching up with the green energy transition trend
In the context of the world facing many challenges regarding climate change and energy security, reducing the use of fossil energy and accelerating the development of renewable energy create many new opportunities for businesses to participate more deeply in the global supply chain.The transition to ...
Minh Dung
Focusing on sustainable forestry development
Vietnam has participated in bilateral and multilateral international trade agreements, including the export of wood and forest products, requiring the development of stable raw material areas with legal origins according to regulations, ensuring quality and competitive prices. On the other hand, Vietnam, like many countries ...
Vu Hoang
VN speeds up low-emission rice cultivation, mobilizes VND20 trillion
Vietnam has gained the first harvests for the 1 million hectare high-quality low-emission cultivation pilot project and is entering the acceleration period. It is necessary to mobilize VND20 trillion more for the period.According to the Ministry of Agriculture of Rural Development (MARD), when applying the ...
Tam An
MOF drafts regulation for carbon credit market, MARD aims to sell credits abroad
Under a plan of the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Vietnam would not sell carbon credits abroad in the first phase of the carbon credit market. The draft plan says the domestic carbon credit market would run on a trial basis in 2025-2028, during which carbon ...
Tam An
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural production
In Vietnam, the agricultural sector accounts for about 30% of the total greenhouse gas emissions nationwide, mainly concentrated in two areas: rice cultivation, and livestock farming. Therefore, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural production is a major orientation that Quang Binh Province is implementing through ...
Huong Giang
Standardising regulations for green buildings
Many green buildings are being constructed in Hà Nội and across the country to minimise environmental impacts, protect human health and provide top-quality living conditions. However, the number of green buildings remains relatively modest. Experts have identified several obstacles and recommended solutions to promote green ...