International Day for Biodiversity: Conservation for sustainable development
While Vietnam is ranked 16th among the countries possessing the highest biodiversity globally with rare and precious genetic resources, the country is facing a rapid degradation of biodiversity and other great challenges such as environmental pollution, land degradation, ocean plastic waste and other extreme impacts of climate change.
In response to the International Day for Biodiversity, people release 1,500 small fish at the Ba Be Lake in Bac Kan province
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - While Vietnam is ranked 16th amongthe countries possessing the highest biodiversity globally with rare andprecious genetic resources, the country is facing a rapid degradation ofbiodiversity and other great challenges such as environmental pollution, landdegradation, ocean plastic waste and other extreme impacts of climate change.
To call on countries to quickly turn commitments into actions toprevent and reverse biodiversity decline towards building a future of living inharmony with nature by 2050, the International Day for Biodiversity May 22 thisyear was launched by the United Nations (UN) with the theme "FromAgreement to Action: Biodiversity Restoration".
At the 15th UN Biodiversity Conference (COP-15) by the end of lastyear, Vietnam and more than 190 member countries adopted the Kunming-MontrealGlobal Biodiversity Framework (GBF), aiming to guide the nature andbiodiversity conservation globally by 2030, with a vision to 2050.
At the recent meeting discussing the National Biodiversity ConservationPlanning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, Deputy Prime MinisterTran Hong Ha emphasised that the plan must harmonise two economic developmentgoals and nature conservation.
Nature conservation should go one step before awakening the valueof landscape and biodiversity resources to manage and exploit sustainably,bringing high economic efficiency.
Responding to the International Day for Biodiversity this year,the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) issued Document 3290/BTNMT-TTTTon May 11 to instruct concerned organisations.
The MONRE asked agencies to strengthen communication and educationto raise awareness about biodiversity and the role of biodiversity insustainable development.
People should promote a lifestyle in harmony with nature, nothunting and using products derived from rare wild animals, fair andequitable sharing of benefits obtained from nature, reducing povertyand improving sustainable livelihoods for the community.
The National Strategy on Biodiversity to 2050 targets by 2030, thearea of natural conservation zones on the mainland will reach 9% of the landarea; the area of protected sea and coastal areas accounts for 3-5% of thenational natural sea area; 70% of nature reserves and natural heritages arerecognised for management effectiveness; the national forest coverage rateremains stable at 42-43%; and at least 20% of degraded natural ecosystemsrecover.
It also targets effectively conserving wild species, especiallyendangered, precious and rare species, preserving at least 100,000 geneticresources and minimising negative impacts on biodiversity.
In 2020, Vietnam had 178 conservation zones, including nationalparks, nature reserves, species-habitat conservation areas and landscapeprotection areas with 2.66 million hectares, according to the MONRE./.
A new stamp collection depicting the blooming flowers from fern trees (Jacaranda mimosifolia) that grow abundantly in Da Lat city in the central province of Lam Dong will be issued by Vietnam Post Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Communications on March 30.
In addition to ensuring goods standards and quality, firms are recommended to pay attention to sustainable development, especially issues concerning biodiversity and wildlife conservation, in order to take advantage of new generation free trade agreements (FTAs).
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is planning a number of activities in response to the International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22).
Mariam Sherman, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, said the World Bank remains committed to working with the Vietnamese government to develop the next phase of climate resilience and transformation for the Mekong Delta.
Under the directive, the PM instructed relevant agencies to regularly inspect, supervise and proactively implement disaster prevention, response and rescue measures in line with their assigned roles and mandates, ensuring readiness, avoiding passivity or delays, and maintaining operational continuity amid ongoing political and administrative restructuring at levels.
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.
In response to the International Day for Biodiversity, people release 1,500 small fish at the Ba Be Lake in Bac Kan province 
