Environment

Green transformation is becoming an inevitable requirement in a new phase of development, as digital technologies, data and artificial intelligence (AI) open up entirely new ways to cut emissions, optimise resource use, and enhance production and governance efficiency.

The year 2025 has been assessed as one marked by abnormal and extreme natural disasters, with rainfall and flooding exceeding historical records. According to the Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, since the beginning of the year, 21 types of natural disasters have occurred nationwide.

On December 19, in Ha Noi, the Viet Nam Association of Agriculture and Rural Development held the closing ceremony of the communication programme “Green Credit for Enterprises and Farmers 2025”.

Experts believe that the sustainable development of Viet Nam’s marine economy requires a comprehensive approach, closely combining modern marine spatial governance, the promotion of natural capital, the application of science and technology, and the effective mobilisation of domestic and international financial resources.

After more than two years implementing the project on sustainable development of 1 million hectares of high-quality, low-emission specialised rice cultivation associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta through 2030 (the Project), the gradually improved policy framework has paved the way for clear changes in the fields.

As a locality frequently hit by natural disasters, Hue City is accelerating the application of science and technology, improving reservoir operation procedures and strengthening early warning capacity, with the aim of building an urban area more resilient to extreme storms and floods.

As the country’s leading economic engine, Ho Chi Minh City has been identified as a pioneer in the roadmap for “greening” transport, with priority given to the public transport system. This is a key pillar in reducing dependence on private vehicles while cutting emissions.

Although biological pesticides are regarded as key to green, low-emission and sustainable agriculture, the transition from chemical to biological products remains challenging.

The French and Brazilian Embassies in Ha Noi on December 11 jointly held a press conference marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement on climate change and highlighting the outcomes of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30), recently concluded in Belém, Brazil.

Ha Noi has achieved many accomplishments in building a creative city; however, the capital still needs new breakthroughs to fully harness its advantages and potential. The city is strengthening experience-sharing and international cooperation so that this model can truly contribute to socio-economic development.

The year 2025 has been one of the most extreme years in terms of natural disasters for Viet Nam. As a result, the application of science and technology to develop detailed early warning simulations has become a matter of particular concern in order to enhance disaster forecasting capacity.

Authorities in the central province of Quang Ngai have released a rare and endangered pangolin back into its natural habitat after it was voluntarily handed over by local residents, contributing to biodiversity conservation efforts.

In addressing climate change, carbon dioxide (CO₂) often receives the most attention, yet methane (CH₄) is the primary driver accelerating global warming, with a warming potential around 80 times greater than CO₂ over its first 20 years in the atmosphere.

In the journey toward realising the commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2050, specific policies that promote green investment play a pivotal role alongside general strategies. A major challenge is that, beyond technical requirements, infrastructure, coordination mechanisms, and human resources, green projects typically require extremely large amounts of capital.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 5 called for mechanisms and policies to diversify funding sources, especially through public–private partnerships, to tackle land subsidence, landslides, flooding, drought, and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta, noting that these efforts demand significant resources.

Viet Nam has exceeded its target to plant one billion green trees during the 2021-2025 period, with more than 1.4 billion trees planted nationwide.

In recent years, the various chapters of the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Union have continuously renewed their communication methods and activities, launching many practical movements that inspire “green living” awareness among members and local communities.

The Viet Nam National Industry-Energy Group (Petrovietnam) and the PetroVietnam Fertiliser and Chemicals Corporation (PVFCCo) held a workshop titled “Reducing emissions from diesel-powered vehicles: Current situation and solutions in the Southeast region” in Ho Chi Minh City on December 4.

 Con Dao National Park in Ho Chi Minh City has officially been awarded the prestigious IUCN Green List certification, becoming Viet Nam’s third and the world’s 101st protected area to receive the global recognition for effective and equitable conservation management.

Air pollution has become one of the most serious health hazards in Viet Nam, particularly in major cities such as Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, where poor air quality is recorded at many times of the year. As such, finding solutions to reduce urban air pollution has received attention from all levels of government.