Delta ecosystems under threat
VietNamNet Bridge – Uncontrolled exploitation of natural resources has weakened or completely destroyed many of the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta’s…
Scenic spots perished, environment damaged because of tourists
VietNamNet Bridge – Beautiful landscapes have been devastated by the violent intervention of humans. Tourism development destruct the nature …
Sand theft threatens Hanoi’s dike system
VietNamNet Bridge – Illegal sand exploitation damaged the capital city’s dike system, said Do Duc Thinh, director of the municipal…
Cleaner production for sustainable development highlighted
A seminar has been held in Hanoi to raise awareness on the effective use of resources and cleaner production to…
Storms now more severe and unpredictable
VietNamNet Bridge – Cao Duc Phat, head of the National Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Prevention and Control, said…
UNDP support Vietnam’ greenhouse gas emissions cut
A project to increase Vietnamese industries’ capacity to control greenhouse gas emissions and their ability to adapt to climate change…
Vietnam’s climate change fight focuses on adaptation
Vietnam ‘s response to climate change will focus on adaptation, which will be mainly funded by State budget. Other approach…
VRN petitions to reject Dong Nai 6 and Dong Nai 6A hydropower plant projects
VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam River Network (VRN), a well-known environment protection organization, has officially petitioned to remove the Dong…
National forest inventory to begin in June
The national forest inventory project will be carried out across the country from June 1, 2013 to December 31, 2016…
Natural disasters cost 1.48 pct of Vietnam’s annum GDP
Natural disasters economically cost 1.48 percent of Vietnam’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually during 2008-2012, an official has said. Nguyen…