Dr Tang The Cuong, Director of the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Careful consideration and long-term strategy needed

From June 2025 to the end of 2028, Vietnam's domestic carbon exchange will operate on a pilot basis, aiming for official operation by February 2029. In an interview with reporters from Nhan Dan Newspaper’s weekly publication, Dr Tang The Cuong, Director of the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, clarified both opportunities and challenges in achieving this goal.
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Vietnam among Asian countries most vulnerable to climate change

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) on April 8 released it’s latest report assessing the readiness of Asia-Pacific economies to tackle climate-related challenges, with Vietnam identified as one of the 11 countries most vulnerable to climate change from a macroeconomic perspective.
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Turning waste into resources for sustainable development

Waste is an inevitable part of modern life, and as life continues to develop, the challenge of waste management becomes increasingly urgent. We can no longer rely on outdated methods; waste management requires a new, integrated approach from public awareness and technical infrastructure to policy mechanisms, thus transforming waste from an environmental burden into a valuable resource for sustainable development.
Large timber forest model of acacia combined with native trees at Song Kon Forestry Company Limited (Binh Dinh). (Photo: PHAN NHAT ANH)

Efforts made to promote sustainable development of forestry economy

Amidst an increasing number of export markets implementing legal timber regulations, particularly major importers such as the United States, the European Union, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, Vietnamese wood enterprises must proactively secure domestic raw material sources towards strengthening supply chain management and enhancing their competitiveness in the global market.
Research on wastewater treatment technology at the Institute of Science and Technology for Energy and Environment

Net Zero journey: "Regenerating" water resources

Vietnam is among the countries with high level of water usage, while the ability to regenerate water resources is under great pressure from climate change, rapid urbanisation and population growth. In this context, wastewater (especially industrial wastewater), if treated and reused effectively, will help reduce exploitation from natural water sources, protect ecosystems, and reduce environmental treatment costs.
Specialists collect information on the impact of an earthquake from residents in Kon Plong District (Kon Tum Province).

Earthquakes and the unsolved puzzle

Scientists worldwide have explored various methods to accurately predict when and where an earthquake will occur. However, to date, no country has been able to forecast earthquakes with precision or determine how to completely prevent their destructive impact.
The signing ceremony of the IMHEN and VITO's MoU in Hanoi on March 31. (Photo: imh.ac.vn)

Vietnamese, Belgian institutes sign MoU on climate change response cooperation

Representatives of the Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change (IMHEN) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO) of Belgium have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on scientific research and technological development cooperation in urban climate, climate change, sustainable energy, and water resources management.
The Rach Mop sluice gate irrigation project has recently been put into operation to help combat drought and salinity in Soc Trang Province.

Fundamental solutions to Mekong Delta

Saline intrusion is currently at its peak in the Mekong Delta. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in March 2025, besides the saline intrusion event from March 12-15, another is forecasted to occur from March 27-30. The 4g/l saline intrusion level in the Mekong River estuaries may penetrate 42-58 km inland, which is 2-10 km less than the previous year.
Many organisations in Thanh Hoa District, Long An Province, help residents eliminate inadequate houses.

Nation mobilises all resources to urgently eradicate inadequate houses

The nationwide program to eliminate inadequate houses for poor and near-poor households is being urgently implemented, demonstrating the Party and State's commitment to ensuring stable housing for the people. This effort reflects humanitarian values and the spirit of mutual support within the community. Alongside this initiative, support programs for production, business, and job creation have also begun to show clear effectiveness.
The return of non-biodegradable plastic bags and plastic boxes poses a potential threat to the environment.

Encouraging the use of environmentally friendly products

About five years ago when the movement to limit the use of polluting plastic products was growing, many alternatives were introduced into daily life. However, environmentally friendly products made from bamboo, rattan, coconut fibre, water hyacinth, sedge, banana leaves, paper, cotton fabric and so on, have increasingly disappeared from the market.
The abundant water resources of Son La hydroelectric reservoir serve the development of aquaculture. (Photo: Nguyen Dang)

Urgent mandate

On our planet, water is undoubtedly one of the most crucial resources. Without water, life cannot exist. However, it is alarming that water’s essential role is often overlooked, if not entirely forgotten.
Forest planting in Ca Mau Province. (Photo: Phuong Bang)

Blue carbon trend in Vietnam

In recent years, in addition to forest carbon credits, many investors have shifted their focus to blue carbon credits, which refers to a type of carbon absorbed by marine ecosystems.
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