Vietnam’s climate commitment reveals a deeper global imbalance behind emission reductions.

Binh Yen’s thriving aluminum recycling trade has brought prosperity, but at the cost of severe environmental damage.

Over 70 million aging motorbikes in Vietnam, many without proper emissions testing, are quietly polluting the air in major cities and endangering public health.

International air quality strategies offer valuable guidance for Vietnam’s urban challenges.

Seasonal smog and traffic emissions make air pollution a daily struggle in major cities.

Vietnam’s water resource management is facing mounting challenges amid climate change, rising demand, and environmental pollution.

As Vietnam moves toward a Net Zero future, businesses face key challenges in emissions inventory and accessing sustainable financing.

A dolphin injured by a harpoon was rescued from a Ca Mau river and guided back toward the ocean by locals.

Ecosystems like coral and seagrass support rich marine life and blue economy growth.

UNDP and Norway team up with local officials to launch an ambitious plan to restore the environment at one of Vietnam’s worst plastic pollution hotspots.

An illegal lead recycling operation has been exposed in Hanoi, with more than 1.6 million kilograms of toxic waste buried.

Mandatory emission inventories begin in 2025 - delaying means missing key opportunities.

With 1.8 million tons of waste yearly, Vietnam accelerates green reforms for a sustainable future.

Closing the post-consumer plastic loop could bring significant economic and environmental benefits as Vietnam tackles growing plastic waste.

Sustainable cooling strategies to help Vietnam meet its 2050 net-zero goals.

The city targets key rivers with infrastructure upgrades, stricter enforcement, and public engagement to restore water quality.

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.

Vietnam has, for the first time, applied artificial intelligence (AI) and and remote sensing technologies to monitor seawater quality through a joint research initiative with Polish scientists

To improve awareness and navigation within the MPA, over 1,130 maps outlining the area’s zoning and subzones were printed and distributed.

Vietnam’s largest reservoir hits historic low, disrupting local life but aiding hydropower upgrades.