Notification
Enhancing international cooperation on Geology and Minerals
16:14 24/10/2024
Joining Hands to Preserve Global Geological Heritage in the Fight Against Climate Change
As part of the 8th International Conference of the Asia-Pacific UNESCO Global Geoparks Network (APGN) held in Cao Bằng from September 5 to 17, 2024, a ceremony was held to mark the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network (GGN). The conference also re-evaluated geoparks that have already been recognized, while promoting the future activities of these geoparks.
Viet Nam Gains Another UNESCO Global Geopark
On September 8, 2024, within the framework of the 8th International Conference of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network for the Asia-Pacific Region, the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council met, evaluated, and voted to recognize Lang Son Geopark as a UNESCO Global Geopark.
Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago Recognized as an International Geological Heritage Site
Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago has just been recognized by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) as one of the 100 international geological heritage sites.
UNESCO Reaffirms Dak Nong as a Global Geopark
12:13 04/07/2024
Dak Nong Geopark has officially been re-recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark for the period of 2024-2027.
93 national mineral reserve areas
14:10 03/11/2023
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed Decision 1277/GD-TTg approving national mineral reserve areas.
Early warning of landslides and flash floods in 37 provinces and cities
11:03 30/10/2023
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed Decision No. 1262/QD-TTg approving the Project for Early Warning of Landslides and Flash Floods in Mountainous and Midland Areas of Viet Nam. The project will be implemented in mountainous and midland areas of 37 provinces and centrally run cities from 2023 to 2030.
Rare earth mining - An important turning point of Vietnam
13:59 09/08/2023
According to the planning for exploration, exploitation, process and use of minerals in the period of 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050, which have just been approved by the Government, Vietnam is expected to exploit about 2 million tons of ores each year.
The Government approves the Planning for exploration, exploitation, processing and use of minerals
11:24 26/07/2023
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has just approved the planning for exploration, exploitation, processing and use of minerals in the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050.
Sustainable Development of Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark
10:44 27/06/2023
From June 26 to 30, the expert delegation of the UNESCO Global Geopark Council conducted a re-appraisal of Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark.