Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is joining international efforts to protect blueocean in response to World Ocean Day 2022.
Themed “Revitalisation: Collective Action for the Ocean”,this year’s day highlights the importance of coordination activities betweennations and organisations to revive degrading ocean and marine ecosystems, and preservemarine environment and natural resources for sustainable development goals.
Luu Anh Duc, deputy head of the Department of Science andInternational Cooperation under the Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands,said the trend of blue sea economic development in the world helps promotethe common development of countries, including Vietnam.
According to him, the world considers the 21st century that of the ocean with new approaches which emphasise sustainableeconomic development and environmental protection to promote socio-economic growth,while adapting to climate change on a global scale.
Vietnamese youths collect plastic waste at beach (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam is one of the 12 biodiversity centres, and one of the 16countries owning the highest biodiversity globally with rare and preciousgenetic resources. However, the nation is facing degradation in biodiversityalong with other great challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, environmentaland water pollution, land degradation, and ocean plastic waste and the extremeeffects of climate change, requiring each individual to be more aware of theimportance of protecting the environment, and ensuring a harmoniousrelationship between man and nature.
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Hasaid that with a high determination in action, Vietnam is stepping up economicrestructuring in association with the development of digital economy, blueeconomy and circulation economy to effectively use and preserve naturalresources and protect people’s living environment and health.
In May 2020, the Government issued Decision No. 647/QD-TTgapproving an international cooperation project on sustainable marine economic developmentof Vietnam to 2030. The project affirms that international collaborationon sustainable development of the marine economy must ensure the consistentimplementation of the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace,friendship, cooperation and development, diversification andmultilateralisation; as well as the legitimate rights and interests of theVietnamese nation and people./.
Vietnam commits to further supporting and accelerating the implementation of the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia in the country, and working towards a responsible ocean governance.
A seminar was held in Hanoi on March 2 to find solutions to replace plastic bags and single-use plastic products in Vietnam and help connect manufacturers and retailers in the supply of these products.
The Institute of Strategy and Policy on National Resources and Environment (ISPONRE) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment held a consultation conference on building ocean accounts in Vietnam.
All countries need to make stronger commitments and take more drastic and effective measures to demonstrate their responsibility for the sustainable development of the ocean economy, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh addressed the International Conference on Sustainable Ocean Economy and Climate Change Adaptation.
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.
Coral reef in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese youths collect plastic waste at beach (Photo: VNA) 
