Action month on environmental protection launched in Binh Dinh
An action month on environmental protection was launched in the south central province of Binh Dinh on June 4, themed “Resolving pollution caused by plastic and nylon”.
Participants at the launching ceremony (Source: VNA)
BinhDinh (VNA) - An action month onenvironmental protection was launched in the south central province of BinhDinh on June 4, themed “Resolving pollution caused by plastic and nylon”.
The event was part of activities to mark World Environment Day on June 5.
Speaking at the launching ceremony, DeputyMinister of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Tuan Nhan said the event aimsto encourage people to change their daily habits to minimise the impacts of plasticand nylon waste on the environment and health.
Statistics show that each household in Vietnam uses about 1kg of nylon bags amonth.
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City each discharge about 80 tonnes ofplastic waste and nylon bags into the environment each day.
Plastic bags are very difficult to decompose, polluting the soil and waterenvironment and hindering the growth and development of plant species.
Burning plastic bags creates emissions of dioxin and furan, whichharm human health, Nhan noted.
Nhan affirmed the determination to raise public awareness of theimportance of preventing the pollution of plastic and nylon bags.
He called on ministries, political and social organisationsand citizens to work to change the bad habit, thus protecting the environment.
Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Ho Quoc Dung affirmed thelocality will promote action programmes to protect the environment.
TheCanadian Embassy in Vietnam said about 300 million tonnes of plastics isproduced globally each year, half of which is used to create single-useproducts like bags, bottles and straws. One million plastic bags are used everyminute.
According to earthday.org, 8.3 billion metric tonnes of plastic has beenproduced since plastic was introduced in the 1950s. The amount of plasticproduced in a year is roughly the same as the entire weight of humanity. 91percent of plastics waste isn’t recycled. And since most plastics don’tbiodegrade well, all that plastic waste could exist for hundreds or eventhousands of years.
Some 8 million metric tonnes of plastic winds up in the oceans each year.That’s enough trash to cover every foot of coast around the world with fivefull trash bags of plastic compounding every year.
A recent international survey revealed that Vietnam is one of the fivecountries in the world discharging the most plastic waste, with about 1.8million tonnes dumped each year. -VNA
Can Tho city, with its position as a development driving force of the Southwest region, is selected as a main cooperation partner of Japan’s Hiroshima prefecture in improving the environment in the Mekong Delta region, a Hiroshima official has said.
Foreign investments, including those made by Japanese firms, are an important driving force for Vietnam’s socio-economic development and improvement of the national competitive capacity, said President Tran Dai Quang.
Ping Kitnikone, Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam has praised efforts and progresses made by the Hanoi authority in protecting and improving the environment.
A meeting took place in Long Xuyen city, the Mekong Delta province of An Giang, in response to World Environment Day (June 5) and a national week on clean water and rural sanitation.
According to Dr. Vu Anh Tuan, Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Space Centre and head of the project, this is the first study in Vietnam to simultaneously employ Sentinel-2 satellite data, advanced machine learning algorithms, and the Google Earth Engine (GEE) cloud computing platform to model and monitor key seawater quality parameters.
The Deposit Return System is seen as a potential instrument for effectively advancing Vietnam’s vision of a circular economy, as outlined in Article 142 of the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection.
The figures were highlighted in a Pre-Feasibility Study on a DRS tailored for single-use beverage packaging in Vietnam, conducted by Eunomia Research & Consulting.
Young people should not view AI as salvation but rather as a tool under human control. Young creators should focus on learning and accumulating practical knowledge, using AI as a tool to carry out artistic projects in the most effective and cost-efficient manner.
Saigon Hi-Tech Park’s ambitious 50% renewable energy goal far exceeds the city’s 15% target, positioning the park as a trailblazing “living lab” for sustainable energy solutions.
Vietnam's economic losses from natural disasters are estimated to account for 1 to 1.5% of GDP annually - a steep price that will continue to rise unless the country takes strong action.
Wutip, the first storm in the East Sea so far this year, has wreaked havoc across central Vietnam, claiming lives, displacing residents, and causing widespread damage to houses, crops, and infrastructure, the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control reported as of 6:30 pm on June 13.
The tremor occurred at 7:39:46 am (Hanoi time), with the epicentre located at latitude 14.924°N and longitude 108.236°E, at a depth of approximately 8.1 kilometres. The natural disaster risk level was classified as 0 – the lowest on the scale.
Addressing a session on “Accelerating Financing for Resilience: Tailored Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction,” Deputy Minister Hiep emphasised Vietnam's proposal in building sustainable financing in response to natural disasters, which aligns with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction's goals.
Vietnam has demonstrated its strong commitments by participating in global sustainable development forums, signing multiple free trade agreements, and attracting support from international partners for the implementation of the SDGs.
The fight against plastic pollution could not succeed through isolated efforts, but it must be a collective endeavour involving the entire political system, businesses, citizens, and the international community, said Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy.
Lang Son Global Geopark, with its outstanding geological values, cultural heritage, and unique natural landscapes, represents a valuable addition to UNESCO’s global geoparks system.
In 2019, Quang Ninh became one of the first localities in Vietnam to launch a province-wide campaign against plastic waste, mobilising the participation of the political system, the business sector, and the general public. Other localities—such as Hai Phong, Da Nang, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City—have also effectively implemented waste-sorting initiatives at source, along with models for plastic-free markets and urban areas.
This year’s World Oceans Day on June 8 is themed 'Wonderful Oceans: Sustaining What Sustains Us', while World Environment Day is on June 5 with the theme: 'Beat Plastic Pollution'.
According to Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment Le Huu Toan, a fire prevention and control plan has been in place since the dry season began, including round-the-clock patrols and rapid-response teams to snuff out fires before they could spread.
Renowned artists including Ha Anh Tuan, Den Vau, and Phan Manh Quynh, along with many directors and attendees, took part in planting hundreds of rare tree species such as mun (Diospyros mun) and cho chi (Parashorea chinensis) in the Thung Bong area of the Cuc Phuong National Park, contributing to forest ecosystem restoration.
The dispatch noted that since the beginning of 2025, natural disasters have claimed 29 lives and left several others missing. A total of 67 houses have collapsed, and 2,342 homes have been unroofed or damaged.
Its Forest Protection Sub-department has applied various specialised software and information technologies in forest management and protection and fire prevention.
Participants at the launching ceremony (Source: VNA) 
