Environment

Ho Chi Minh City plans to invest more than 142 trillion VND (5.49 billion USD) in 87 flood control projects during 2026–2030 to tackle flooding at 50 hotspots, with a focus on addressing root causes and developing integrated drainage systems to ensure investment effectiveness and deliver measurable reductions in flooding.

Making their way across rocky slopes, pushing through thorny bushes and following every unusual trace deep in the forest, the forest protection force at Nui Chua-Phuoc Binh National Park works day after day, carrying out countless modest tasks to protect the green landscape, preserve habitats and ensure the survival of wild animals.

The annual flood season in the Mekong Delta not only brings abundant aquatic resources but also helps store water, deposit sediment and improve soil quality. By understanding and adapting to the natural flow of floodwaters, many localities are adopting flexible approaches that create new livelihoods for residents.

From the railway columns of the metro line on Nguyen Trai Street to the walls of the Le Van Luong–To Huu underpass and Trung Hoa underpass, greenery is being added to transport infrastructure in Ha Noi. The solution makes use of existing spaces to improve the landscape, add green coverage, and create a friendlier urban appearance.

The giant softshell turtle of Hoan Kiem Lake, an extremely rare species, faces formidable conservation challenges. Determining whether any individuals remain in Dong Mo Lake will require further scientific evidence and practical measures, which could help locate and conserve the last known genetic resources of this unique species.

The Ha Noi Transport Corporation (Transerco) is accelerating its fleet transition to electric buses in 2026, planning to put more than 275 vehicles into operation on over 20 routes, advancing green and sustainable public transit in the capital.

More than 100 delegates from Viet Nam, Southeast Asia, and international partners are expected to attend the first Quy Nhon Dialogue on Climate and Transitions, to take place on October 10-11 at the International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE) in Gia Lai province.

The Ha Noi Transport Corporation (Transerco) on October 5 put 28 medium-capacity electric buses into operation on routes 22A (Gia Lam Bus Station – Kien Hung Urban Area) and 22B (Giap Bat Bus Station – Do Nghia), replacing diesel-powered vehicles.

Viet Nam's northern and north-central regions will experience a cold spell from the evening and night of October 4, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

The Kon Ka Kinh National Park Management Board’s centre for creature rescue, conservation and development released 31 endangered and rare wild animals back into their natural habitat on October 1, following a period of rescue, intensive care and rehabilitation.

In recent years, successive spells of heavy rain and flooding have caused casualties and damage to property and infrastructure in the mountainous areas of Da Nang City. With support from various sources, local authorities have strived to rebuild and proactively implement disaster prevention plans, ensuring safety and stability for residents while helping to minimise losses caused by the weather.

The Government Office has issued Document No. 9694/VPCP-NN conveying Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung’s instructions on proactively responding to the risk of water shortages caused by El Nino weather.

Over the past years, Quang Ngai Province has implemented a number of policies prioritising medicinal plant development in association with biodiversity conservation and forest protection. With appropriate solutions and orientations, the province strives to become a national key medicinal plant-growing region and a major medicinal plant production centre of the country by 2035.

Biodiversity conservation in the Van Long–Kim Bang–Tam Chuc area of Ninh Binh is vital to the survival of the Delacour’s langur, a critically endangered primate.

The 2026 rainy and flood season is approaching. As heavy rains can cause reservoir water levels to rise rapidly, increasing pressure on structures and downstream areas, Khanh Hoa is proactively reviewing and reinforcing dams and reservoirs and completing operating plans, with the goal of controlling risks at an early stage and protecting the safety of structures as well as the lives and property of local residents.

Growing energy demand means it is no longer enough simply to ensure adequate supply; every unit of energy must also be used efficiently. In this context, science, technology, and innovation are opening up new approaches: accurately measuring consumption, identifying waste, optimising operations, and gradually transforming the way energy is produced and used.

From cassava starch, avocado seeds, and seaweed to rice husks, a range of domestic by-products are being researched for use in films, plastic pellets, and bioplastic packaging. While some products have successfully transitioned out of the laboratory, scaling up production hinges on establishing clear standards, competitive prices, and reliable markets.

Hue City is reviewing its personnel, equipment, supplies, and plans for evacuation and rescue operations ahead of the rainy and flood season. The city is urging local authorities and residents to make early preparations, particularly regarding the ability to sustain themselves during the initial days of a disaster.

Authorities urged residents in the eight provinces and cities - Son La, Phu Tho, Lao Cai, Tuyen Quang, Thai Nguyen, Quang Ninh, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An - to remain alert for a high risk of flash floods and landslides on September 17.

Lam Dong has more than 192km of coastline, along with a territorial sea area of 52,000km², providing favourable conditions for the development of marine aquaculture. As the local sea area has no large, sheltered bays and the coastline is exposed to complex waves and winds, many localities are switching from wooden cages to durable HDPE cages, enhancing resilience, reducing risks, and gradually establishing high-tech marine aquaculture areas.