A case study in climate challenges yet again, from sea level rise and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta to the country’s reliance on coal.
Category: Viet Nam
Primary forest coverage shrinks to 0.25 percent in Vietnam
Decreased from 4.3 million ha in 2010 to 3.95 million ha in 2019.
Helping Vietnam’s Coffee Sector Become More Climate Resilient
“…to customize, translate, and connect climate information to profitability and costs at the farm level.”
Central forests destroyed to fuel ornamental tree craze
Ancient trees from Central mountains are being harvested to bring to Southern and Northern urban areas to be planted in garden houses, villas, restaurants, or tourist complexes.
Mekong Delta to have at least 300 km of expressway by 2025
Mekong Delta currently lacks continuous connection with national roads and provincial roads especially in remote and far-reaching areas.
One Man’s Trash, Another Man’s Tradition
This debate on the Red River is a microcosm of a much larger question of how we balance environmental activism and cultural traditions.
Deforestation in Vietnam Blamed for Recent Deadly Landslides
The recent landslides in Vietnam that killed hundreds are a direct result of deforestation caused mainly by hydropower development projects.
Vietnam raises emission reduction target to 9% by 2030, says official
1% higher than that contained in the previous NDC
Ministry seeks to complete regulations on solid waste management
The ministry will require the administration to chalk out policies to limit single-use plastic production and consumption.