A planned tourism and residential development on Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island, has led to the forced relocation of 508 households and the clearing of 57.7 hectares (142.5 acres) of forest within Phu Quoc National Park. The project is just one…
Hanoi (VNA) – Nature conservation organisations in Vietnam have recommended the establishment of a Species and Habitat Conservation Area for Delacour’s Langur in Kim Bang in the northern province of Ninh Binh. They called for more efforts to restore the environment…
As Viet Nam works to build a more sustainable future for its tourism sector, a number of small communities are leading the way. In the country’s remote northern regions, community-based tourism efforts often focus on protecting cultural heritage, preserving natural resources, and ensuring that…
In recent years, ESG - Environmental, Social, and Governance - has become a key component that many businesses are incorporating into their strategies to achieve sustainable development. As the national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines recognizes that ESG is not only…
On April 16, 2025, in Gia Lai, PanNature, in collaboration with the Institute of Advanced Technology and the Gia Lai Department of Agriculture and Environment, held a working session with rubber enterprises. The goal was to establish methods and documentation to…
Hanoi (VNA) - The United Nations selected "Forests and Food" as the theme for the International Day of Forests 2025 (March 21), urging people to properly recognise the critical role and immense potential of forests and preserve the "green home" for…
This year’s international message calls on the global community to fully recognise the immense potential of forests and the urgent need to safeguard them for future generations. The United Nations has chosen 'Forests and Food' as the theme for the…
A representative from PanNature suggested clearly defining the non-profit status of science and technology organizations to facilitate research, technology transfer, and application. This clarity would also enhance international collaboration and attract funding.
In Vietnam, management of wildlife diseases has garnered attention from both the State and the public. This is evident through a comprehensive system of regulations addressing diseases that can be transmitted from wildlife to humans spanning a range of documents, from laws to decrees and circulars. However, despite these efforts, the practical implementation of wildlife disease management still encounters numerous challenges and shortcomings.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed a decision this month to fully retain Tien Hai Nature Reserve, in a rare example of environmental protection winning over development in the Southeast Asian country. Located in the northern coastal province of Thai Binh, the reserve gained attention in 2023 after the provincial government announced a plan to remove protection from almost 90% of the area. This would have reduced the reserve area from 12,500 to 1,230 hectares (nearly 31,000 to just over 3,000 acres) to open up space for a proposed residential, resort and golf course complex called the Con Vanh Ecological Urban Area.