Experts gathered at a workshop in Hanoi on August 22 to discuss a project on management of natural resources and biodiversity preservation in socio-economic development.
Hanoi (VNA) – Experts gathered at aworkshop in Hanoi on August 22 to discuss a project on management of naturalresources and biodiversity preservation in socio-economic development.
Nguyen The Dong, Deputy Director of the VietnamEnvironment Administration (VEA) under the Ministry of Natural Resources andEnvironment said the project will be piloted in Dong Nai, Cu Lao Cham – Hoi An,and Tay Nghe An nature reserves.
According to Tran Huyen Trang from theBiodiversity Conservation Agency of VEA, the project will focus on completinglegal documents and policies incorporating natural resources management andbiodiversity preservation goals in socio-economic development and enhancingcapability of law enforcement.
Various activities will be piloted in the naturereserves to ensure sustainable use of natural resources, management of naturereserves and biodiversity-friendly development.
Harald Leummens, Chief Technical Advisor fromthe United Nations Development Programme Vietnam said the initiative willdevelop a mechanism to ensure cooperation among relevant agencies, enhance thecapability of the nature reserves and promote communications.
Local experts suggested the project’sfeasibility be evaluated in terms of schedule, resources, structures andcommitments made by stakeholders.
Truong Quang Hoc from the Vietnam NationalUniversity Hanoi underlined the need to integrate conservation work in economicdevelopment in nature reserves, local development plans and other projects.
It is necessary to develop an evaluation andsupervision system, Hoc added.
Vietnam has nine nature reserves recognised bythe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.-VNA
The northern mountainous province of Son La should mobilise different resources and overcome its current difficulties to enhance biodiversity protection, said an environment official.
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The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu plans to allocate 25.5 billion VND (1.12 million USD) for sustainably preserving and developing biodiversity in the locality, said Chairwoman of the People’s Council Le Thi Ai Nam.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
