ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS
Solid waste piling up as Viet Nam industrialises
10/02/2015|10:03:00
Solid waste continues to increase rapidly throughout the country, and is expected to reach a high rate of 44 million tonnes annually, starting this year, a report from the Centre for Environmental Monitoring Portal (CEM) has warned.
Efforts made to preserve biodiversity in Cat Ba National Park
28/01/2015|11:27:00
Cat Ba National Park in the northern port city of Hai Phong is a safe haven for thousands of creatures, including many rare animals. Biodiversity in this park has been protected and promoted thanks to the tireless efforts of the local government and community.
Vietnam strives for 4-in-1 biosphere reserves
27/01/2015|09:35:00
The outstanding characteristic of biosphere reserves in Vietnam is the 4-in-1 model: protection of the environment, development of local economies, advancement of scientific research, and adaptation to climate change.