Tree planting programme launched for green Vietnam
A programme named “Millions of green trees for a green Vietnam” was launched in Hanoi on June 8 by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCM CYU)’s Central Committee in coordination with Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage Co. Ltd.
At the launching ceremony of the programme (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A programme named “Millions of green treesfor a green Vietnam” was launched in Hanoi on June 8 by the Ho Chi MinhCommunist Youth Union (HCM CYU)’s Central Committee in coordination with SuntoryPepsiCo Vietnam Beverage Co. Ltd.
Following the success of the programme in 2021, the programme iscontinued this year aiming to enhance awareness of the role of forests,forest protection issues, water resource protection, environmental protectionissues and climate change responses among HCM CYU’s members and residents. It is also intended to contributeto the Government’s project of planting one billion trees and the target ofplanting 30 million new trees set by the 11th National Congress of the HCM CYU.
The goal for this year is to plant 50,000 trees in watershedforest (around 40ha) in the Central Highlands provinces of Dak Lak and DakNong, along with 10,000 scattered trees.
The programme’s organiser also launched a photo and video clipcontest on tree planting, aiming to spread the message and significance of theprogramme to young people and society, encourage practical actions leading tochanges in behaviours and habits toward a green lifestyle.
Alongside the programme and the contest, a virtual walking andrunning tournament will be held, through which participants can donate up to 20trees equivalent to the distance that they register to run. Registration can bemade at website trieucayxanh.doanthanhnien.vn./.
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At the launching ceremony of the programme (Photo: VNA) 
