Environment

As humanity enters a new era of development, the traditional advantages of natural resources, low-cost labour, and expanding resource extraction are no longer the defining determinants of national strength as they were throughout the twentieth century.

The Government has issued Resolution No. 208/NQ-CP, adopting an action programme to implement the 14th Party Central Committee's Conclusion No. 75-KL/TW on environmental protection and proactive climate change response in the new era.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has called on provincial and municipal People's Committees to step up the implementation of the large timber production plantation development plan for the 2024–2030 period with the goal of expanding the country's large timber plantation area to around one million hectares by 2030 to meet demand for legal, high-quality raw materials for wood processing and exports.

As El Niño develops and is forecast to intensify during the second half of 2026 and continue into early 2027, the risks of prolonged heatwaves, below-average seasonal rainfall and declining water resources are expected to rise, leading to severe drought and saltwater intrusion, particularly in the South Central Coast, the Central Highlands and the Mekong Delta. This calls on management agencies, local authorities and communities to put adaptation measures in place at an early stage.

Between 2026 and 2030, the state budget will allocate at least 2% of annual expenditure to environmental protection, while mobilising social resources, green finance and international capital to drive green transformation and climate action.

As Viet Nam accelerates efforts to green its economy, green building materials have emerged as one of the key solutions. However, a number of policy shortcomings continue to hinder the development of this promising sector.

Amid the waters off Quang Tri, Con Co Island continues to preserve the vibrant green of its coral reefs, rocky shores and precious ecosystems. To ensure that this natural beauty is not overwhelmed by plastic waste, the campaign "Con Co protects the sea, we protect our awareness" has been launched, spreading the message of marine conservation through the simplest actions taken by every resident and visitor.

The transition towards the development of eco-industrial parks and smart industrial parks is not only an inevitable trend but also a key driver for enhancing competitiveness and attracting high-quality investment.

The world is accelerating its race to produce green hydrogen, rapidly moving beyond laboratory experimentation into fierce competition over industrial-scale production and commercial deployment.

Viet Nam has launched a new project to accelerate the phaseout of ozone-depleting substances and climate-warming refrigerants under the Montreal Protocol, thereby supporting the country's transition to greener cooling technologies and its net-zero target.

After an accident left Nguyen Dang Hao with his health significantly impaired and unable to continue his work repairing computers and mobile phones, his long-standing passion for painting became a fulcrum for him and his wife. It has not only helped them make a living but also enabled him to spread the message of green living and inspire creativity among young people.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Agriculture and Environment has proposed several measures to the City People's Committee to maximise the effectiveness of the city's tidal flood control project (Phase 1), which is scheduled for completion this year.

More than a month after the nationwide transition to E10 biofuel petrol, the market has continued to operate smoothly. Notably, air quality monitoring has shown significant improvements in many urban areas since E10 was introduced.

For many years, efforts to tackle plastic pollution in Viet Nam have focused primarily on collecting and treating plastic waste after it has been generated.

Recent flash floods and landslides killed six residents in Lai Chau province, while two people remain missing and 10 others were injured.

The central province of Lam Dong is strengthening measures to protect and promote the UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark following administrative restructuring, aiming to preserve its outstanding geological, cultural and biodiversity heritage while unlocking its sustainable tourism potential.

Beyond optimising productivity and conserving resources, digital platforms also help businesses and farmers manage greenhouse gas emissions, improve ESG data transparency, gradually meet global market requirements and realise the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Among them are two species classified under Group IB of Viet Nam's protected wildlife list, namely the Bengal slow loris (Nycticebus bengalensis) and the Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica). Both are endangered forest species protected under Vietnamese law and are prohibited from commercial exploitation or use.

To minimise casualties and damage to public and private property, the PM instructed ministries, sectors and local authorities to strictly implement directions issued by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, as well as the Government's directives on strengthening disaster prevention and response in 2026.

According to the latest report from the provincial People's Committee, as of 3:30 p.m. on July 17, the disasters had left one person dead, two injured, while five others remained missing.