ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS
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.
New advisory council established for climate change committee
23/01/2015|11:34:00
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) launched an Advisory Council for the National Committee on Climate Change on January 22, bringing together leading Vietnamese scientists in areas related to climate change assessment and relief and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
Vietnam steps up climate change adaptation efforts
22/01/2015|02:12:00
Vietnam is making substantial efforts to fulfil its National Target Programme to Respond to Climate Change in 2015, hoping to assess the phenomenon’s impacts on each sector and locality and ultimately design a feasible action plan to counteract these effects.