Environment

A new initiative to accelerate climate technology investment in Viet Nam has been launched by the Ministry of Finance in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI).

The Plume post-cruise meeting held in Ha Noi on April 14–15 showcased initial findings from the French–Vietnamese Plume research campaign, marking a key step forward in bilateral scientific cooperation on marine and environmental studies.

Tram Chim National Park has seen the return of many rare bird species in recent months, with its habitat showing clear signs of improvement. The park is undergoing positive changes as its wetland ecosystem is gradually restored.

The Agriculture and Environment Newspaper, in coordination with the Department of Environment, the Plant Production and Protection Department, and the Dak Lak Department of Agriculture and Environment, organised a forum titled “Dissemination of EPR regulations for plant protection products and fertilisers, and mechanisms to support the treatment of plant protection product packaging in localities”.

Viet Nam has launched the “Thoi tiet Viet Nam KTTV” (Viet Nam Weather KTTV) mobile application, giving users access to real-time meteorological data and alerts on dangerous and extreme weather events as climate risks intensify.

Amid sharp rises in global energy prices, Viet Nam is accelerating the shift to green transport to safeguard energy security and reduce emissions, as the transport sector consumes vast quantities of fuel and is a major source of emissions in urban areas.

The global water crisis continues to intensify in both scale and severity, with billions of people worldwide still lacking access to safe drinking water and many regions facing shortages that hinder economic development.

The Can Tho City Department of Agriculture and Environment, in coordination with the Community Fund for Disaster Prevention and the Bank for Investment and Development of Viet Nam (BIDV), held a ceremony to launch a mangrove reforestation campaign to protect the ecological environment and respond to climate change in Lai Hoa commune on April 2.

The Green Climate Fund will disburse 71.96 million USD to Viet Nam based on the country’s verified results in reducing deforestation, enhancing carbon storage through afforestation and restoring natural forests.

Ho Chi Minh City is weighing a plan to waive bus fares for all residents as part of a broader push to curb traffic congestion and environmental pollution, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Luu Quang said at a meeting on April 1.

Ha Noi has put into operation 10 electric bus routes with a total of 288 vehicles from April 1, marking a significant step in the capital city’s roadmap to develop greener public transport.

Unusual global climate and weather patterns necessitate an urgent improvement in forecasting capabilities. This also creates significant challenges for the meteorological sector in providing accurate, complete, and timely bulletins, forecasts, and warnings to effectively support disaster prevention and mitigation efforts.

The 14th National Party Congress has clearly set out the country’s development vision for the new period, with a consistent emphasis on rapid yet sustainable growth. This is to be achieved by driving breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, and by reshaping the growth model towards green, circular, and environmentally friendly directions.

Viet Nam saved approximately 463,000 kWh of electricity, equivalent to more than 1 billion VND (approximately 37,900 USD) during one hour of lights off on the evening of March 28 in response to Earth Hour 2026, according to the National Power System and Market Operation Company (NSMO).

The parched heat of the harsh dry season stretches across the vast melaleuca forests in the southernmost region of the country in March. Beneath the layer of vegetation, growing drier by the day, the risk of fire can erupt at any moment. Yet through early and proactive measures, Ca Mau Province is building a robust “shield” to safeguard its forests.

In recent years, natural disasters in Viet Nam have been tending to increase in both frequency and intensity, becoming ever more extreme and unpredictable.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in collaboration with UNICEF in Viet Nam and various domestic and international agencies and organisations, launched a programme themed “Children and Youth Action for Clean Air and a Sustainable Future” in Ha Noi on March 21, in response to World Water Day, World Meteorological Day, and Earth Hour 2026.

Under increasing pressure from climate change and overloaded infrastructure, the application of technology — from flood mapping to early warning systems and smart drainage management — is seen as an optimal solution to improve forecasting and minimise damage caused by current urban flooding.

Dong Thap province is striving to become a representative economic hub for the rice sector in the Mekong Delta region, playing a core role in linking and spreading the model of ecological, circular and low-emission rice production.

With the message “Green Innovation – Green Future”, on the morning of March 21, 2026, in Ha Noi, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will officially launch the Earth Hour 2026 campaign. The highlight of the event is a running race attracting more than 2,000 participants, aiming to inspire the spirit of energy saving and to form civilised consumption habits within the community.