Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production
Project developing 1 mln ha of rice in Mekong Delta yeilds good result
Initial assessments show that the rice farming model under the project to develop 1 million ha of specialised rice cultivation with high quality and low emissions associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta region from now to 2030 has yielded positive results, according to ...
Chuong Phuong
Technical exchange on EUDR shapes Vietnam's agricultural future
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the EU Delegation to Vietnam have jointly organised a technical exchange focused on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and its implications for Vietnam’s supply chains. The event, titled “Technical Exchange on EUDR and Deforestation-free Supply ...
Carbon market to create motivation for green transition: Deputy PM
A carbon market will create motivation for green transition, said Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on July 12. The operation of the carbon market must follow a roadmap under the management of the State, match the capacity and development levels of businesses and the economy, ...
Vietnam launches national park passport initiative for the first time
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on July 11 officially unveiled national park passports for forest enthusiasts and tourists eager to explore the ecological values of forests.The national park passport initiative is carried out for the first time in Vietnam, aiming to establish mechanisms ...
Hanoi seminar empowers women in green transition
A seminar empowering women and women-owned enterprises in the green transition took place in Hanoi on July 10, with nearly 100 delegates taking part. Co-hosted by the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs’ Council under the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the United Nations Environment Programme ...
National environmental protection planning project for 2021 - 2030 adopted
Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has signed a decision approving the national environmental protection planning project for the 2021 – 2030 period, with a vision to 2050.The planning project’s objectives are to proactively prevent and control environmental pollution and degradation; to restore and improve ...
Measures proposed to enhance circular economy in agriculture in Viet Nam
A policy dialogue on enhancing international cooperation and multi-sectoral coordination on circular economy in agriculture took place in Ha Noi on July 8.The dialogue was attended by over 100 delegates from 70 domestic and international organizations, over 20 provinces and cities nationwide. It aimed to ...
Thuy Dung
Circular agriculture a game changer for rice industry
With 40 million tonnes of straw produced yearly across the country, efficient recycling and reuse can deliver significant benefits to farmers while contributing to VN commitments made to the international community to reduce the country’s emissions.It is part of efforts to restructure the region’s production ...
Urgent action critical to mitigate risks of air pollution
Air pollution is worsening at an alarming rate, prompting a need for changes in awareness, behaviours and collective actions for everyone’s benefit, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). On average, a Vietnamese person dies of a respiratory disease due to exposure to air pollution ...
A greenovation forum for businesses to be held later this month
Given the rising demand for sustainable development and the associated business opportunities, the Việt Nam Independent Directors Association (VNIDA) will host a forum for companies to demonstrate their commitment to both economic interests and environmental responsibility in HCM City on June 26.The Việt Nam Greenovation ...
