Vietnam’s biodiversity resources are degrading under the pressure of population growth, overexploitation and economic development, which threatens the stable livelihoods of many communities.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s biodiversity resources are degrading under the pressure of population growth, overexploitation aꦫnd 🐽economic development, which threatens the stable livelihoods of many communities, experts said at a workshop in Hanoi on May 20.
Addressing the workshop, Mai Thanh Dung, Deputy General Director of the Vietnam Environment Administration (VEA) said c onserving and using biodiversity sustainably with the aim to create and maintain community livelihoods is of great importance to the country.
Dung noted that Vietnam is ranked 16th in the world in terms of biodiversity and is recognised as one of 10 centres having the most diverse biodiversity in the world.
He said Vietnam had made a strong commitment to conserving biodiversity. The country adopted the Biodiversity Law in 2008 and issued the national strategy on biodiversity by 2020 with a vision to 2030.
Several reports were presented on the preservation of rare and valuable gene sources and the establishment of a network and a database on genes in the country.
Participants were also introduced to the project entitled: “Capacity Building for the Ratification and Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing in Vietnam,” which is funded by the Global Environment facility (GEF).
Issues relating to community-based biodiversity conservation were debated, with participants calling for attention to solutions to develop livelihoods based on traditional knowledge on gene sources.
The seminar was a joint effort of the VEA and the United Nation Development Program (UNDP) in response to the International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22).
The International Day for Biological Diversity is designated by the United Nations to raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity.
This year's day has the theme of "Mainstreaming Biodiversity; Sustaining People and their Livelihoods”.-VNA
Environmental security in the East Sea was the main theme of a seminar held in Washington DC on May 3 by East West Center, a US-based institution for public diplomacy in the Asia Pacific.
World Environment Day (June 5) in Vietnam will be organised under the theme “Nature’s call and our actions” by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) with a variety of activities.
A community-based conservation model, funded by the World Wildlife Fund, was launched on May 14 in Bach Ma National Park in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.
Mariam Sherman, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, said the World Bank remains committed to working with the Vietnamese government to develop the next phase of climate resilience and transformation for the Mekong Delta.
Under the directive, the PM instructed relevant agencies to regularly inspect, supervise and proactively implement disaster prevention, response and rescue measures in line with their assigned roles and mandates, ensuring readiness, avoiding passivity or delays, and maintaining operational continuity amid ongoing political and administrative restructuring at levels.
According to Dr. Vu Anh Tuan, Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Space Centre and head of the project, this is the first study in Vietnam to simultaneously employ Sentinel-2 satellite data, advanced machine learning algorithms, and the Google Earth Engine (GEE) cloud computing platform to model and monitor key seawater quality parameters.
The Deposit Return System is seen as a potential instrument for effectively advancing Vietnam’s vision of a circular economy, as outlined in Article 142 of the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection.
The figures were highlighted in a Pre-Feasibility Study on a DRS tailored for single-use beverage packaging in Vietnam, conducted by Eunomia Research & Consulting.
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Saigon Hi-Tech Park’s ambitious 50% renewable energy goal far exceeds the city’s 15% target, positioning the park as a trailblazing “living lab” for sustainable energy solutions.
Vietnam's economic losses from natural disasters are estimated to account for 1 to 1.5% of GDP annually - a steep price that will continue to rise unless the country takes strong action.
Wutip, the first storm in the East Sea so far this year, has wreaked havoc across central Vietnam, claiming lives, displacing residents, and causing widespread damage to houses, crops, and infrastructure, the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control reported as of 6:30 pm on June 13.
The tremor occurred at 7:39:46 am (Hanoi time), with the epicentre located at latitude 14.924°N and longitude 108.236°E, at a depth of approximately 8.1 kilometres. The natural disaster risk level was classified as 0 – the lowest on the scale.
Addressing a session on “Accelerating Financing for Resilience: Tailored Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction,” Deputy Minister Hiep emphasised Vietnam's proposal in building sustainable financing in response to natural disasters, which aligns with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction's goals.
Vietnam has demonstrated its strong commitments by participating in global sustainable development forums, signing multiple free trade agreements, and attracting support from international partners for the implementation of the SDGs.
The fight against plastic pollution could not succeed through isolated efforts, but it must be a collective endeavour involving the entire political system, businesses, citizens, and the international community, said Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy.
Lang Son Global Geopark, with its outstanding geological values, cultural heritage, and unique natural landscapes, represents a valuable addition to UNESCO’s global geoparks system.
In 2019, Quang Ninh became one of the first localities in Vietnam to launch a province-wide campaign against plastic waste, mobilising the participation of the political system, the business sector, and the general public. Other localities—such as Hai Phong, Da Nang, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City—have also effectively implemented waste-sorting initiatives at source, along with models for plastic-free markets and urban areas.
This year’s World Oceans Day on June 8 is themed 'Wonderful Oceans: Sustaining What Sustains Us', while World Environment Day is on June 5 with the theme: 'Beat Plastic Pollution'.
According to Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment Le Huu Toan, a fire prevention and control plan has been in place since the dry season began, including round-the-clock patrols and rapid-response teams to snuff out fires before they could spread.
Renowned artists including Ha Anh Tuan, Den Vau, and Phan Manh Quynh, along with many directors and attendees, took part in planting hundreds of rare tree species such as mun (Diospyros mun) and cho chi (Parashorea chinensis) in the Thung Bong area of the Cuc Phuong National Park, contributing to forest ecosystem restoration.
llustrative photo (Photo: VNA)
