24th October 2021 Vietnamplus Source The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam launched a news portal on climate change for young people at a discussion held virtually on October 22.Hanoi (VNA) - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam launched a n...
Climate-Smart Maps and Adaptation Plans (CS-MAP) launched
24th October Vietnamplus Source To help farmers manage climate-related risks such as flooding, drought and saline intrusion, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has launched the Climate-Smart Maps and Adaption Plans (CS-MAP). Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - To help farmers man...
Rice husks: From waste to new green energy
21th October 2021 Vietnam Investment Review Source Intensive efforts are underway with support from diverse stakeholders to promote the sustainable use of rice husks and other biomass resources for electricity and heat production throughout Vietnam. Rice husk is a coating on rice gra...
USAID-funded Mekong Delta Coastal Habitat Conservation project launched
21th October 2021 Vietnamplus Source A workshop took place both virtually and in-person in Hanoi on October 21 to launch the Mekong Delta Coastal Habitat Conservation project, which was announced during US Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to Vietnam in August.Hanoi (VNA) – A workshop took place ...
EU-funded “Smart Green ASEAN Cities” programme launched
21th October 2021 Vietnamplus Source The European Commission's Executive Vice-President for the Green Deal Frans Timmermans has recently announced the start of a new EU-funded "Smart Green ASEAN Cities" programme, following his meeting with ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi, at th...
Mekong Delta region faces water shortages, saline intrusion
18th October 2021 Vietnamplus Source The Mekong Delta region faces the risk of water shortages, drought and saline intrusion due to low water sources from the upper Mekong River and human exploitation of land and forests in the upstream, experts have warned.HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The Mekong Delta regi...
New climate change adaptation project launched
16th October 2021 Vietnam Investment Review Source The United Nation Development Programme (UNDP), the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), and the five provinces of Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan, and Binh Thuan have launched a Green Climate Fund to finance a $30 million ...
Saline intrusion may occur earlier in Mekong Delta
14th October 2021 Vietnamplus Source The level of saltwater intrusion may be approximately at the level of 2015-2016, which saw historic salinity and drought in the region.The saline intrusion in the Mekong Delta region during this year's dry season would occur earlier and be worse than previous yea...
Report: Southeast Asia's turning point : How climate action can drive our economic future (8/2021)
Southeast Asia (SEA) nations faced off the massive stress from climate change effect and Deloitte's research team recently published 44 pages report " Southest Asia turning point" in late August. SEA including 11 countries is home & created job career for approximetly half a million people &...
Vietnam prepares for natural disasters amid COVID-19
30th August Vietnamet source Local people need to be equipped with essential skills to cope with natural disasters, especially those in the mountainous, remote and ethnic areas, as more storms and floods are expected during the rest of this year.In the context of natural disasters and com...
Can Tho to build embankment on Tra Noc River to prevent erosion
11th June 21 Viennamplus Source The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho plans to build an embankment to prevent erosion along the Tra Noc River at the Tra Noc Bridge – Xeo May Bridge section at an estimated cost of 531 billion VND (53.2 million USD). Can Tho (VNA) – The Mekong Delta city o...
Climate summit highlights urgency of sustainable action
10th June 21 Vietam Investment Review source Vietnam has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing emissions and increasing support for green energy towards climate recovery and, to restoring its economy in a resilient and sustainable manner. At the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 ...
National water resource security scheme discussed
17th May 21 - Vietnamplus Source The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's Water Resource Management Department convened an online meeting with relevant units in Hanoi on May 17 to discuss building a scheme to ensure national water resource security. Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry o...
HCM City: Over 347.83 million USD set aside for anti-flooding projects
17th May 21 Vietnamplus Source HCM City (VNA) - Construction of 11 anti-flooding projects and one environmental sanitation project costing more than 8 trillion VND (347.83 million USD) will begin in HCM City before the end of the year, the municipal Department of Construction has said. Th...
Mekong Delta needs over US$346 mln to tackle severe landslides
16th May 21 sggpnews Source According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Mekong Delta's localities need around VND8,143 billion (US$352 million) to cope with 76 severe landslide and erosion points along the riverside and coastal areas with a total length of 140 kilo...