Category: Viet Nam
Vietnam’s Empty Forests
The are among the world’s hot spots of biological diversity, according to the science research.
World’s largest ivory seizure in Da Nang
Investigations document how weak law enforcement, corruption and a marked lack of political will in Vietnam render it an attractive centre for wildlife criminals.
Public criticism pressures Vietnam to back down on new SEZs
Co-founder of the Mekong Environment Forum, notes that the majority of these projects are riddled with poor performance and mismanagement, accompanied by severe environmental degradation and land waste.
Endangered Sarus cranes visit Vietnam early this year
This year the cranes returned from Cambodia two months earlier than last year and have been coming more often since the natural conditions in the reserve are better and the food source is steady.
Seminar discusses climate change-resilient livelihoods for Mekong Delta farmers
World Banks says 1st component of the US$40 million project is to support policies regarding resilience to climate change. 2nd will expand climate change resilience for inter-provincial projects.
Mekong Delta facing grave drought, saltwater intrusion
The fierce heat speeds up water evaporation, alters temperature and pH level in ponds, all of which lead to a shock among shrimps and a chance for diseases to develop quickly.