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.
The island province of Phuket, southern Thailand, is seeking to become a low-carbon destination, with future development plans focusing on waste management and lowering greenhouse emissions to promote eco-tourism.
Covering an area of about 31,000 hectares, Nui Chua National Park in the central province of Ninh Thuan features forest, sea and semi-arid spaces, and it has made efforts to conserve its rich biodiversity and fully tap its tourism potential.
Thanh Mien district in the Red River Delta province of Hai Duong is working on plans to protect the Chi Lang Nam Stork Island, given the falling number of storks and herons.
Phu Quoc island district in the southern province of Kien Giang has taken a number of measures to develop the island into a hi-end eco-tourism destination of the region and the world.