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Promoting Local Initiatives in Solid Waste Management in Hoi An
10:06 17/12/2024
Viet Nam's First Private Bank Unveils Green Bond Framework
On December 5, Techcombank (Viet Nam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank) became the first private bank in Viet Nam to introduce a green bond framework.
Six Enterprises in Viet Nam’s Mekong Delta Receive Climate Change Adaptation Funding
Six women-led agricultural enterprises in the Mekong Delta (ĐBSCL) have been awarded grants of up to AUD 60,000 (approximately 1 billion VND) per project through the Deltaccelerate Program.
First international conference on bat conservation in Southeast Asia area held in Viet Nam
On November 26, the Southeast Asian Bat Conservation Research Symposium (SEABCO) was held for the first time in Viet Nam. The event brought together over 120 scientists from 20 countries to discuss and devise solutions for bat conservation. More than just a scientific conference, SEABCO also served as an opportunity for Viet Nam to showcase itself as an ideal destination for nature conservation and sustainable development activities. Through this event, Viet Nam contributes to bat and ecosystem conservation while strengthening collaboration with Southeast Asian and global partners.
Viet Nam announces elephant conservation action plan
10:06 21/11/2024
On November 20, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development officially announced the Elephant Conservation Action Plan in Viet Nam up to 2035, with a vision to 2050 (VECAP 2022). This plan will fulfill Viet Nam's commitment to the Kathmandu Declaration on Asian Elephant Conservation.
Building air pollution control tools
16:00 20/11/2024
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment proposes many solutions to control air quality in Viet Nam, especially in large cities. These include reviewing and advising the government and the prime minister to issue significant macro-level policies related to air quality management, focusing on policies on environmental protection tax and environmental protection fees for emissions. At the same time, standards and regulations on-road motor vehicle emissions should be tightened.
An additional 3.4 million USD for developing eco-industrial parks in Viet Nam
14:17 18/11/2024
The Ministry of Planning and Investment of Viet Nam, the Embassy of Switzerland in Viet Nam, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have just signed a cooperation agreement to implement the Project "Replicating the eco-industrial park approach to promote circular economy in Viet Nam."
UNDP-WHO supports VietNam in addressing air pollution
11:00 15/11/2024
A representative from Viet Nam's Ministry of Health recently held discussions with the heads of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in Viet Nam on supporting VietNam's efforts to tackle air pollution.
Viet Nam receives additional support from IFC for green transition
10:15 15/11/2024
On November 15, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced a record investment in Viet Nam for the 2024 fiscal year, focusing on climate finance to promote green transition and sustainable development.
Promoting sustainable management of Biosphere Reserves in Viet Nam
09:06 12/11/2024
The Vietnamese government and international organizations are working together to conserve biodiversity, enhance environmental resilience, and improve local livelihoods through the sustainable management of the country's World Biosphere Reserves.