Environment

(VEN) - The Prime Minister Notice No.518/TB – VPCP released recently by the Government Office has demonstrated the political determination and responsibility of enterprises in implementing the Party’s policies and the State’s laws and policies on environmental protection.

All provinces and cities across the country had issued plans and directives to implement specific activities of the project in line with local conditions.

According to the NCHMF, the cold front will result in temperatures dropping sharply across the northern region.

Việt Nam's system of dams and reservoirs is facing numerous challenges. Unusual rainfall patterns, flash floods due to climate change and the degradation of many structures pose significant safety risks.

(VEN) - While e-commerce has emerged as a leading sector of the digital economy, driving economic growth and leading the digital transformation of businesses, it has also resulted in significant waste with adverse environmental impacts.

The plan aims to effectively conserve biodiversity and maintain ecological balance, proactively address climate change and promote a society that develops harmoniously with nature.

Super Typhoon Man-yi is expected to batter the Philippines’ Luzon island on November 17 afternoon before moving into the East Sea hours later, becoming the ninth storm to affect Vietnam this year, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

The European Union (EU) has postponed the enforcement of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to December 31, 2025, aiming to ensure the sustainable management of imports and exports that do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation.

The initial steps are part of a broader effort to align with global commitments to protect and conserve biodiversity.

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.

(VEN) - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has implemented a range of consistent solutions to facilitate consumption of ash, slag and gypsum generated by coal-fired power and fertilizer production enterprises.

Supporting these communities enhances the livelihoods of those living near the forest, helping to alleviate pressure on resources, boost public awareness and encourage people to participate in conservation, protection and biodiversity preservation.

Air pollution in Hà Nội has become a significant public concern, particularly in light of reports that it is one of the most polluted cities in the world. This situation demands urgent and coordinated measures from authorities to control and mitigate pollution, which poses serious health risks to the community.

(VEN) - On November 15, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Farmers’ Union, in coordination with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, will hold a forum for the President of the Vietnam Farmers’ Union and the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment to listen to farmers’ opinions.

A holistic approach is key to developing solutions that can drive change in glass recycling in Việt Nam and the ASEAN region, experts suggested.

Accompanied by strong winds reaching level 6, with gusts up to level 8 near Lý Sơn Island in Quảng Ngãi Province, the storm originated from a tropical depression.

At 1am on Monday, the storm's centre was positioned approximately at 17.9 degrees North latitude and 112.1 degrees East longitude, in the western sea area of the northern East Sea, about 130 km north of the Hoàng Sa (Paracel) Islands.

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 conservation zones.

According to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, about 70 countries and territories in the world already have a carbon market, which currently controls about 11 billion tonnes of carbon, equivalent to 20 per cent of global emissions.

Over the next 72 to 120 hours, the typhoon is forecasted to move southwestward at a slower pace of between 10 and 15 km/h, with its intensity continuing to diminish.

HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued a series of highly urgent priorities requiring immediate action concerning the operation of the interconnected reservoir system within the Hồng (Red) River basin.

The international exhibitions on water supply, sanitation, water resources and purification (Vietwater 2024) and on waste treatment and environment technology (WETV 2024) have opened in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).

The State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) hosted a workshop in Hanoi on November 5, bringing together top auditors from ASEAN member states to share experience in handling environmental management challenges in industrial clusters and craft villages.

Establishing different warning levels for natural disaster risks will help minimise damage and overcome the consequences of natural disasters.

The Phan Rang-Thap Cham city sub-project – part of the Coastal Cities Sustainable Environment Project funded by the World Bank Group was inauguarted in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan on November 2 with improved infrastructure works that can benefit 69,000 local residents.

A strong cold spell is expected to intensify around next Monday, bringing scattered rain and a likelihood that the northern region will experience its first snap of lower temperatures.

The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has issued a warning for heavy rain across central Việt Nam on Tuesday, particularly from southern Hà Tĩnh to Thừa Thiên-Huế.

CENTRAL REGION — Severe flooding, triggered by Typhoon Trami, has resulted in two fatalities in the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế, with victims swept away by the deluge.

Typhoon Kong-rey, currently near the Philippines, is forecast to intensify and possibly approach the East Sea, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Da Nang - Typhoon Trami, the sixth to hit the East Sea this year, made landfall in the central localities of Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang and Quang Nam at about 1 pm on October 27, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.