Laws still cannot help protect the forests
Though Vietnam has a close legal framework on protecting forests and wildlife, the laws seem unhelpful. Green forests still have been devastated, while wild animals still have been killed.
Fresh water shortage threatens sustainable development
Vietnam could face a fresh water crisis because of poor resource management, a new report says. It says the problem could be exacerbated by the fact that most of its rivers originate in neighboring countries who could build upstream dams…
Regional Partnership for Better Governance in Extractive Industries
Efforts by Indonesian civil society have generated gains in Extractive Industries area, including the 2010 decision by government to join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). In this project, we aim to share and expand those experience to the region…
VNGO-FLEGT to Comment for the 5th Draft of the Legality Definition
The VNGO&FLEGT Network was formulated in January 2012 and currently consists of 20 non-governmental organizations, and research institutes and development centers from several universities nationwide. Represented for the network is a Core Group consisting of fourorganisations: the Centre of Research…
PanNature on Hanoi TV
PanNature was featured on Hanoi TV on the International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May 2012. Three senior staff shared their thoughts and perspectives on conservation and environmental protection work that PanNature is carrying out.
First Newsletter of the REDD+ Community Carbon Pools Program
The Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Community Carbon Pools Program has just published its first e-newsletter, which features updates from the pilot sites as well as links to online resources. The program has been up and runnning…
Industrial polluters get a pass
Farmers continue to bear the brunt of environmental damage, protected poorly by toothless regulations.
As Mekong Leaders Gather, Public Awaits Answers on Xayaburi Dam
Save the Mekong Press Release: For Immediate Release 1 May 2012 Phuket, Thailand – As the Mekong River Commission (MRC) member countries gather today for the MRC’s Mekong 2 Rio International Conference on Transboundary River Basin Management, the Save the…
Policy Review QIV/2011, English Edition
During the last quarter of 2011, many important events and policies related to environmental protection, climate change, and efficient use of natural resources were discussed and decided. At the global level, one of the most significant events is the 17th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-17), which was taking place from November 28th to December 11th, 2011 in Durban, South Africa. Meanwhile, in Vietnam, the Government has promulgated important strategies for combating climate change and governing mineral resources.
Lauching the REDD+ Community Carbon Pools Program in Vietnam
New regional initiative aims to share the benefits of reduced emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.