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Vietnam strengthens global cooperation in biodiversity conservation at COP16

On October 20, 2024, the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) officially opened in Cali, Colombia, with over 23,000 delegates from around the world. Vietnam, as an active participant, reaffirms its commitment to international biodiversity conservation efforts, working toward the ambitious goals set by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).

Natural Resource and Environment Magazine celebrates its 21st anniversary with a return-to-roots event and symposium

On October 11, 2024, at the Huynh Thuc Khang Press School in Tan Thai commune, Dai Tu district, Thai Nguyen province, Natural Resource and Environment Magazine celebrated its 21st anniversary (October 13, 2003 - October 13, 2024) and held a symposium on the theme: "Enhancing the role of members of the Journalists’ Association in developing the content of the Natural Resource and Environment Magazine."

WWF strengthens partnership with Vietnam for nature conservation and sustainability

On October 14, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), Deputy Minister Le Cong Thanh had a meeting with Mr. Prasanna De Silva, CEO of the International Office of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). This meeting not only reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between Vietnam and WWF, which has lasted for more than 30 years, but also opened up new opportunities for expanded cooperation in areas such as nature conservation, climate change response, and tackling plastic pollution.

Vietnam - Ireland: Strengthening bilateral cooperation on food waste management and the circular economy

On October 10, 2024, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Deputy Minister Le Cong Thanh held a meeting with Ms. Pippa Hackett, Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity at Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine. Also in attendance were the Irish Ambassador to Vietnam, officials from Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, and representatives from relevant units under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Comprehensive cooperation with the MRC for the sustainable future of the Mekong Basin

On October 10, Member of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Do Duc Duy held a working session with the leadership of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat in Vientiane, Laos. Both sides agreed to strengthen close cooperation to contribute to the sustainable development of the countries in the Mekong River Basin.

Vietnam - Australia: Strengthening strategic partnership on climate change response and resource management

On October 4, 2024, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Do Duc Duy held a meeting with Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, Andrew Goledzinowski, at the Ministry's headquarters. The meeting marked a significant milestone in enhancing cooperation between the two nations in the fields of natural resources and environment, with a focus on climate change response, resource management, and sustainable development.

Vietnam and Japan deepen strategic partnership for sustainable development

On October 4, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Do Duc Duy held a working meeting with H.E. Mr. Ito Naoki, Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam. Both sides agreed to further promote their strategic partnership, focusing on key areas such as climate change, waste management, and the development of a circular economy. The aim is to address Vietnam's pressing priorities in the near future.

Vietnam accelerates action on climate change, strengthens COP26 commitments

On October 2, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the fifth meeting of the National Steering Committee on the implementation of Vietnam’s COP26 commitments, emphasizing the need for faster and more decisive action in tackling climate change. The Prime Minister’s call comes as Vietnam continues to face increasingly severe weather conditions, highlighting the urgency of addressing climate change impacts and adhering to global pledges.

Vietnam and UNDP: United in the highest commitment to implement climate change and environmental protection pledges

Minister Do Duc Duy and Ms. Ramla Khalidi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, agreed on shared views, common goals, and the highest determination to implement the joint commitments on climate change and environmental protection.

Vietnam and the United Kingdom: Strengthening cooperation in natural resources and environment

Building on the highly effective cooperation between Vietnam and the United Kingdom in the field of natural resources and environment in recent years, Minister Do Duc Duy and Ambassador Iain Frew agreed that more programs and projects should be implemented in the coming years.

Vietnam encourages foreign investment in new technologies for carbon credit generation

Minister Do Duc Duy emphasized that the Government of Vietnam warmly welcomes foreign enterprises such as EREX to invest in new technology projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and generating carbon credits in Vietnam.

Minister Do Duc Duy chairs meeting to accelerate disaster recovery in Yen Bai

On September 11, Mr. Do Duc Duy, Member of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, along with Mr. Tran Huy Tuan, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of Yen Bai People’s Committee, co-chaired a meeting of the Provincial Command for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue. The meeting was convened to assess the disaster recovery efforts to date and to discuss solutions for future recovery tasks.

Yen Bai Provincial Party Secretary Do Duc Duy elected as Minister of Natural Resources and Environment

Yen Bai Provincial Party Secretary Do Duc Duy has just been approved by the National Assembly to be appointed as Minister of Natural Resources and Environment for the 2021-2026 term.

Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Minh Ngan: Press and communication work of the Ministry is an important political task

On the August 23, 2024, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Minh Ngan chaired a working session with three media units under the Ministry: The Natural Resources and Environment Magazine (NRE Magazine); The Natural Resources and Environment Newspaper (NRE Newspaper); and The Centre for Natural Resources and Environment Communication (CNREC).

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment promotes the 2024 Land Law in Quang Nam province

On July 5, the People's Committee of Quang Nam province, in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), organized a conference to disseminate, propagate, and train on the implementation of the 2024 Land Law. The event was held in a hybrid format, combining in-person and online participation, with over 259 connection points from district, town, and city-level People’s Committees, as well as various organizations and units within the province.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment highlights key points of the 2024 Land Law in Thanh Hoa province

On July 2, in Thanh Hoa province, the Standing Board of Thanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee held a training conference to update new knowledge for provincial leaders and managers for the second quarter of 2024. The focus of the conference was on "Key new points of the 2024 Land Law," conducted through a combination of in-person and online formats. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Minh Ngan attended and presented the key contents of the topic.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment disseminates key updates of the 2024 Land Law in Hai Phong City

On June 28th, at the specialized conference titled "Key updates and important provisions of the 2024 Land Law" held in Hai Phong City, Deputy Minister Le Minh Ngan urged the Hai Phong City People's Committee to direct relevant agencies to swiftly develop guiding documents as mandated by the 2024 Land Law. This initiative aims to establish a comprehensive legal framework, ensuring a conducive environment for the city's socio-economic development, as well as safeguarding national defense and security when the National Assembly approves the early enforcement of the law (anticipated on August 1, 2024).

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment disseminates key updates to the 2024 Land Law in Ho Chi Minh City

On June 26, the Party Committee of Ho Chi Minh City organized a specialized conference titled ‘Key updates to the 2024 Land Law’ for the city's core cadre at all levels. Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Nguyen Ho Hai, presided over the conference, with Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Minh Ngan attending and directly reporting on the specialized content.

Key policies effective from August 1, 2024

As of August 1, 2024, a series of economic-related policies, including the Land Law, the Housing Law, the Real Estate Business Law, the Law on Credit Institutions, and various decrees, have officially come into effect. These policies are now in force as of August 7, 2024.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment disseminates the 2024 Land Law in Thua Thien - Hue province

On June 25th, the Thua Thien Hue provincial People's Committee organized a conference to disseminate and train on the 2024 Land Law, addressing difficulties and challenges in the land sector. The conference was presided over by Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Le Minh Ngan.