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The adaptation of circular economic models would help Vietnam realize its commitment to net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) today [June 28] held a conference to kickstart the formulation of a national action plan to promote a circular economy in Vietnam. Minister of MONRE Tran Hong Ha at the event. Photos: UNDP At the event, Minister of MONRE Tran Hong Ha said climate change, environmental pollution, and the degradation of the natural ecosystem are posing threats to the world. He referred to the sixth assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC-AR6) which stated that if global warming gradually increases 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level, some impacts may be lasting or irreversible, such as the loss of some ecosystems. The IPCC also estimated since 2008, around 20 million people annually have been forced to leave their homes behind due to extreme … [Read more...] about Vietnam to draft national action plan for circular economy adaptation

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Trần Hồng Hà gives a speech at the conference. — VNA/VNS Photo Tuấn Anh HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on Tuesday chaired a conference to discuss a national action plan for Việt Nam's circular economy. Speaking at the conference, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Trần Hồng Hà said that climate change, environmental pollution and natural ecosystem decline were crises for humanity today. Last month, the World Meteorological Organisation released four key indicators of climate change, including greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification. The indicators set new records in 2021, showing that human activities are causing planetary-scale changes on land, in the oceans, and in the atmosphere, with serious and lasting consequences for sustainable development and ecosystems. “This is the consequence of the unsustainable model: resource extraction - production - … [Read more...] about National action plan for circular economy to be set up

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính addresses the 'Aspiration for a Peaceful, Sustainable, and Prosperous Ocean' programme held Tuesday night in Hà Nội. VNA/VNS Photo. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has underlined the urgent need to establish and implement a regional and global cooperation mechanism, increase data sharing, and perfect policies for the conservation of ecosystems and environmental protection. Addressing a videoconference broadcast live on the Quân đội Nhân dân (People’s Army) television channel on Tuesday night, the leader also stressed the importance of the sustainable exploitation of marine resources in a substantive and effective manner, coupled with the preservation and restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems. The act of protecting seas and oceans shows the gratitude and responsibility to "Mother Nature" and the life on Earth of each country and each person, he stressed. The leader underlined that seas and oceans are facing numerous … [Read more...] about Proper awareness, actions crucial for conservation of marine ecosystems: PM

Cửa Việt Sea Port in the central province of Quảng Trị. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyên Lý HÀ NỘI — Appropriate policies and regulations are needed to help fully exploit the untapped potential in developing the maritime economy, which plays an essential role in the socio-economic development of Việt Nam, according to insiders. One of the challenges of ocean management is how best to promote sustainable development goals within the maritime economy. According to Dr Tạ Đình Thi, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee on Science, Technology and Environment and former Director of the Việt Nam Administration of Seas and Islands (VASI), Việt Nam's marine economic development is still unsustainable and not well linked with social development and environmental protection. Serious pollution and environmental incidents have been reported in some waters and coastal areas, while plastic waste pollution has become an urgent problem, he said, adding … [Read more...] about Better policies needed to develop ocean economy

Roads, airports, and seaports are being looked at by overseas companies in terms of investment feasibility, Photo: Shutterstock On June 16, Hoang Gia Khanh, deputy general director of state-owned railway giant Vietnam Railways (VNR), received a delegation of Austrian businesses at its headquarters who introduced new products and technology solutions aiming to seek opportunities in the local industry. The commercial counsellor of the Austrian Embassy in Hanoi said that businesses expect to intensify cooperation with VNR, specifically those in funding and upgrading projects, as well as machinery upgrading and maintenance. He added that besides official development assistance, the Austrian government also has other financial tools that can help VNR access financial resources and technologies. According to Khanh, investment demand for the industry’s infrastructure development is huge and he highly appreciates the products and technology of groups like Plasser & Theurer and … [Read more...] about Reopening increases foreign interest in transport upgrade

Addressing a videoconference broadcast live on the Military Broadcasting Center's television channel on June 28 night, the leader also stressed the importance of the sustainable exploitation of marine resources in a substantive and effective manner, coupled with the preservation and restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems. The act of protecting the sea and the ocean shows the gratitude and responsibility to "Mother Nature" and the life on Earth of each country and each person, he stressed. The leader underlined that seas and oceans are facing numerous traditional and non-traditional challenges and various problems that are threatening the existence of many nations, countries and communities. This is a common issue of the globe and all people, requiring all countries and communities and each person to show proper awareness and actions for the green ocean, peace, safety and sustainable development, Chinh underscored. He highlighted the significance of ensuring a peaceful and … [Read more...] about Proper awareness, actions crucial for blue sea, peace, sustainable development: PM

Agricultural circular model gains traction - illustration photo Nghiem Xuan Thanh, Secretary of Hau Giang Party Committee, last week worked with a joint venture between THD Vietnam Project Development JSC and THD Vietnam Agricultural Mechanised Construction JSC to discuss plans to develop an agricultural complex under the circular economic model worth around $1.74 billion. The complex combines two components – the first is a $943.5 million project based on the agriculture-industry-energy (AGINE) model, with the main focus on high-tech organic agriculture in rice cultivation, linking the agricultural processing industry to food products and the production and use of renewable energy. The second model, known as GreenDevi, has an investment capital sum of $782.6 million and represents green development characteristics in agricultural production, including livestock cultivation, circular production and processing without environmental waste, and maximum use of renewable energy to … [Read more...] about Agricultural circular model gains traction

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (second, left) and his Hungarian counterpart László Kövér (second, right) co-chair the legislative conference in Budapest on June 27. (Photo: VNA) Budapest (VNA) – Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue and his Hungarian counterpart László Kövér co-chaired a legislative conference in Budapest on June 27, with a focus on the legal framework on greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction, renewable energy, and the green economy. In his remarks, Kövér said Hungary is always determined to protect the environment, which is clearly reflected in its development orientations and legal regulations. Its climate policy was adapted to the European Union (EU)’s requirements but didn’t neglect its own features and its people’s interests. Hungary was one of the first countries to issue legal mechanisms for realising the goals of reducing 40 percent of GHG emissions by 1990 and achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Its law on … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Hungary legislative conference talks legal framework for green development

Zoo employees collect around 800 kg of dung from five elephants in their enclosure. In the past, the dung was discarded or used for manure. Now, it gets recycled into paper. Mai Khac Trung Truc, director of the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden, said the elephants eat mostly grass and sugar cane, so their dung has a lot of fiber and isn't too smelly. "They can be used to make paper. Some countries have already done it and are producing high quality paper," he said. Truc said such recycling would help raise awareness about wildlife protection and teach children to save resources and protect the environment. The zoo has begun recycling elephant dung since February. Last Friday, Truc washed the collected dung at least seven times to remove impurities, leaving only the fiber left for recycling. The fiber was boiled at 200 degrees Celsius for two hours to kill bacteria and remove odor. The zoo uses around 3-5kg of elephant … [Read more...] about Elephant dung makes good sheets: Saigon zoo

More than 360,000 young people and students from colleges and universities are working as volunteers in the 2022 Mùa Hè Xanh (Green Summer) Campaign, a community and charity programme launched by the Hồ Chí Minh Communist Youth Union this week. — VNA/VNS photo by Hồng Giang HCM CITY — Nearly 800 university students and members of the Hồ Chí Minh Communist Youth Union opened the 2022 Mùa Hè Xanh (Green Summer) Campaign on Tuesday in HCM City. The annual event is the year’s biggest social and charity programme launched by the union. The volunteers are working in remote areas of Tam Nông District in Đồng Tháp Province, and Phú Quý island in Bình Thuận Province. Some villages in Laos are also included. They have worked to clean and upgrade canals, alleys, roads and irrigation systems. Free health check-ups and medicine for poor residents, children and women are also provided. They have also participated in cultural and community activities to promote environmental protection, … [Read more...] about HCM City students join 2022 Green Summer Campaign