The Resolution was adopted at the 8th plenum of the 12th Party Central Committee. The following are key parts of the Resolution for reference: I - SITUATION AND CAUSES 1. Background and situation It is forecasted that in the coming time, the international situation will continue to witness many complicated developments, especially the strategic competition between big countries and maritime boundary sovereignty disputes and disagreements among countries in the East Sea. Trans-boundary environmental pollution, climate change and sea level rise have become urgent global problems. Sustainable development and harmony between development and marine conservation have become the mainstream. Globalization and revolution of science and technology have created many opportunities and challenges. Still, in the country, macroeconomic stabilization, sustainable development; adaptation to climate change and sea level rise; security, social order and safety are big difficulties and challenges. 2. … [Read more...] about Party’s Resolution on strategy for sustainable development of marine economy
Preventive measures of environmental pollution
Vietnam, Japan cooperate to prevent environmental pollution
At the international workshop (Photo: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Experience in preventing and controlling environmental pollution was shared among Vietnamese and Japanese experts at an international workshop in Hanoi on January 11. The event was jointly held by the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Japanese Ministry of the Environment within the framework of the first Vietnam-Japan Environment Week taking place from January 9-11. According to Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Tuan Nhan, Vietnam is facing severe environmental pollution as a result of its strong economic growth in the past few years. Laying stress on Vietnam’s priority to prevent and manage pollution in its environmental protection strategy, Nhan expressed his hope that the workshop will serve as a bridge to connect Vietnamese and Japanese firms to set up a cooperation plan in the field. Japanese Vice Minister of the Environment Takaaki … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan cooperate to prevent environmental pollution
Hanoi exerts efforts to tackle environmental pollution
A canal in the capital city of Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi’s environmental problems have been basically solved since the city made its administrative boundary adjustment in 2008. After the resolution of the National Assembly on the adjustment of Hanoi’s administrative boundaries ten years ago, the total area of natural land of the capital is nearly 335,000 hectares. As the largest ever city in the country, Hanoi faced enormous challenges in dealing with environmental pollution and ensuring a safe and healthy life for nearly 6.3 million citizens. Statistics showed that after 2008, Hanoi had 266 out of 1,350 villages causing serious environmental pollution with about 60,000 cu.m of wastewater discharged directly into the environment every day. Total daily discharge was over 300,000 cu.m, with one third of which being industrial wastewater. Most of industrial production establishments directly released wastewater into major rivers, making the majority … [Read more...] about Hanoi exerts efforts to tackle environmental pollution
Vietnam warned of “white pollution” from plastic bags
VietNamNet Bridge - Environmental experts have voiced their concern about so-called white pollution caused by plastic bags and products, which are very widely used in Vietnam. Plastic bags in the environment also cause secondary pollution, seriously affecting soil and water quality. When plastic bags exist in soil, they prevent oxygen intake, causing soil erosion and degradation. As the soil becomes exhausted, plants are not able to grow. Soil and water contaminated by plastic bags can affect human health. The bags in Vietnam are collected and treated improperly. Burning of plastic bags generates toxic gases. According to Dang Kim Chi from VACNE (Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment), the volume of plastic products created globally has increased by 20 times in the last 50 years. It is expected that 1,124 million tons of plastics would be produced by 2050. She warned that if plastics production and use increases rapidly, and the collection and … [Read more...] about Vietnam warned of “white pollution” from plastic bags
HCMC noise pollution strikes wrong note
Viet Nam News HCMCITY — Noise pollution is worsening in HCM city, posing health risks and contributing to social disorder. Measurements taken by the HCM City University of Natural Resources and Environment at 150 spots in the city showed that excessive noise levels were reported at streets with a high density of vehicles. The pollution surpassed the permissible levels even during night time, between 10pm and 6am. Similar results were found in examinations conducted by the HCM City Environmental Protection Agency. Specifically, the noise levels at Hàng Xanh Intersection in Bình Thạnh District, An Sương Intersection in District 12 and Gò Vấp roundabout were measured at over 85 decibels, much higher than the limit of 70 decibels promulgated by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. According to Lê Huy Bá, an environmental expert, the causes of noise pollution in the city are urban activities including the sounds … [Read more...] about HCMC noise pollution strikes wrong note
Southernmost province cracks down on environmental pollution
A section of a river in the southernmost province of Ca Mau has been seriously polluted by wastewater discharged by industries and households in the area. (Photo: VNA) Ca Mau (VNA) - The southernmost province of Ca Mau is taking preventive measures to manage pollution hotspots at industrial zones and clusters, intensive shrimp-farming establishments, and aquaculture processing facilities. Ca Mau city’s rivers and canals are being seriously polluted by wastewater discharged by industries and households. Aquatic product processing establishments are discharging untreated water, while nine units in the Hoa Trung Industrial Zone in Cai Nuoc district are generating waste gas, wastewater and bad odours, leading to complaints from nearby residents. At the Song Doc Industrial Cluster and a contiguous area in Tran Van Thoi district, 12 industrial production establishments, including three seafood processing plants and nine … [Read more...] about Southernmost province cracks down on environmental pollution
Hưng Yên prepares list of 13 pollution-causing enterprises
The Phú Sỹ Nutrition Co Ltd in Ân Thi District is in the list of 13 enterprises that need improvement for causing environmental pollution last year. — Photo hungyentv.vnViet Nam News HƯNG YÊN — The northern province of Hưng Yên has prepared a list of 13 enterprises that need improvement for causing environmental pollution last year. This was revealed by Bùi Thế Cử, deputy chairman of the provincial people’s committee. Among the enterprises are Việt Đức Co Ltd, Nam Thái Industry Co Ltd, Mikado Joint-stock Company and Thái Dương Investment and Development Joint Stock Company. Tests conducted by the Hưng Yên Department of Natural Resources and Environment and the provincial Police Environmental Crimes Unit showed that these 13 enterprises discharged waste exceeding the regulated levels from two to 80 times. Hoàng Hợp Co Ltd in Mỹ Hào District, … [Read more...] about Hưng Yên prepares list of 13 pollution-causing enterprises
Hanoi to end use of deadly stoves
Coal stoves hurt the environment (Source: petrotimes.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - Hanoi plans to stop the use of beehive-shaped coal bricks by 2020 as part of measures to improve air quality and living conditions, according to the municipal Department of Natural Resources and Environment. The move was made following a recent survey by the department’s environmental office which revealed that Hanoi has about 55,000 beehive coal stoves, which burn a total of more than 528 tonnes of coal each day, filling the air with carbon dioxide. The survey, carried out on 23 out of 30 districts and suburban districts of Hanoi last year, showed that about 63 percent of coal burners were used in urban districts, mostly by small restaurants and food shops along pavements. Le Thanh Thuy, a representative from the department, said the use of the coal stoves was one of the key sources of environmental pollution. Other sources included a huge amount of fumes from vehicles, construction sites … [Read more...] about Hanoi to end use of deadly stoves
Delhi Declaration of ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit
The Delhi Declaration of the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit to Mark the 25th Anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations We, the Heads of State/Government of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Republic of India, gathered in New Delhi, India, on 25 January 2018 to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations under the theme of “Shared Values, Common Destiny”; Reaffirming our commitment to guide ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations by the principles, purposes, shared values and norms enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), the Declaration of the East Asia Summit on the Principles for Mutually Beneficial Relations, and the Vision Statement adopted at the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit to mark the 20th Anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations on 20 December 2012; and supporting the ASEAN Charter; Noting the cross-cultural exchanges and … [Read more...] about Delhi Declaration of ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit
Vietnam ministry to monitor 28 ‘environmental risky’ projects
Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is expected to formulate a plan to closely supervise 28 projects across the country in a bid to prevent potential environmental pollution and disasters. The ministry is collecting feedback from relevant agencies regarding their plan to monitor local projects and minimize their risk of causing pollution and environmental disasters. The plan will then be submitted to the prime minister for approval. A total of 28 factories, projects, and industrial parks across the Southeast Asian country have been chosen for the scheme. They belong to the 16 industries which were highlighted as having the highest risk of environmental contamination, namely the metals industry, thermal power, pulp and paper production, petrochemicals, leather tanning, and waste treatment, among others. The 28 targets include notorious names such as Formosa, which was responsible for causing serious seawater pollution and mass fish deaths in central Vietnam in … [Read more...] about Vietnam ministry to monitor 28 ‘environmental risky’ projects