Environment

A tropical depression in the northwestern part of the East Sea has intensified into a storm – Nongfa, the sixth in the sea this year, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Environmental pollution has become one of humanity’s greatest challenges in the 21st century, requiring nations to take collective action. As a developing country, Viet Nam is committed to continuous efforts to build a green, clean and beautiful environment, while demonstrating responsibility to the international community.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has just signed Official Telegram No. 143 on August 23, requesting ministries, sectors, and localities to urgently respond to Storm No. 5 (international name as Kajiki).

A recent biodiversity survey has uncovered a trove of rare and endangered species at the Ea So Nature Reserve and the Krong Nang Watershed Protection Forest Management Board in the central province of Dak Lak.

The pristine sandy shores of Bai Thit (Nui Chua National Park, Khanh Hoa), Cu Lao Cau (Hon Cau Marine Protected Area, Lam Dong), and Hon Bay Canh (Con Dao National Park, Ho Chi Minh City) are not only crucial nesting sites for endangered sea turtles, but also places where visitors and volunteers leave their footprints while learning how to live alongside wildlife.

The 1,045.2 hectares of primary forest on Cat Ba Island are among the key factors that underpin the ecological value and biodiversity of the Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago World Natural Heritage site.

Many economic sectors in Viet Nam are presented with significant opportunities to transition to a circular economy model. Making use of by-products and recycling waste not only reduces pollution but also opens pathways to sustainable development and increases economic value.

As climate change becomes increasingly severe, nearly half of the world’s nations – accounting for approximately 80% of global emissions – have committed to achieving net zero emissions by the middle of this century. As one of the countries severely affected by climate change, Viet Nam is not standing on the sidelines.

Camera traps in the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in central Quang Tri province have recorded a large number of endangered species listed in Viet Nam's Red Data Book, the park’s management board announced on August 11.

The Ha Noi Municipal People’s Committee held a ceremony on August 2 to mobilise citizens across 125 communes and wards throughout the city for an environmental cleanup to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (1945-2025).

In the context of rapid urbanisation, mounting environmental pressures, and escalating climate change, Ho Chi Minh City is striving to promote the development of a circular economy, laying the groundwork for building a green economy. However, to achieve this goal, the city must implement comprehensive solutions accompanied by bold and breakthrough policies.

The ASEAN Working Group on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and Wildlife Enforcement (AWG CITES and WE) held the 20th meeting in Ha Noi on July 31.

As many as 443 electric buses will be put into operation in Ho Chi Minh City since August 1, contributing to reducing environmental pollution and attracting more passengers, thereby accelerating the shift to "green, clean" public passenger transport.

Using the mGreen Collector mobile platform to schedule efficient and streamlined waste pick-up, the Cooperative Group for scrap collection and technology No. 3 has officially been launched in Hue City as part of the project “Hue – Plastic Smart City in Central Viet Nam” (TVA Project). The initiative aims to connect, manage and process waste through digital solutions.

The Viet Nam Wildlife Action Centre (WildAct) and the Centre for Biodiversity Conservation and Endangered Species (CBES) have officially opened registration for the Student Conference on Nature Conservation 2025.

Young director and filmmaker Nguyen Thanh Paven is among a rare group of Vietnamese filmmakers from the 9X generation who work tirelessly, sometimes trekking through mountains and forests for weeks just to capture golden moments of the country’s “green treasure.”

The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has warned of a series of hazardous weather events from July 25 to 27.

The Government has issued an official dispatch, expediting the removal of long-standing obstacles that have affected renewable energy projects nationwide, with officials asked to report to the Prime Minister by July 25.

A tropical storm churning in the East Sea sustained winds of 62–88km per hour on early July 24, moving south-southeast at 15km per hour, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported.

At COP26, Viet Nam pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable development and global climate action.