In a stark testament to environmental devastation, Vietnam's iconic tiger population has seemingly vanished from the wild after 26 years, raising questions about biodiversity loss and conservation efforts.

A seminar took place in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on June 5 to explore the potential of nature-based solutions (NbS) for the sustainable development of the central Truong Son region, one of Asia’s largest continuous natural forest areas facing serious biodiversity loss from climate change and human activities.

Switching off lights for 60 minutes during Earth Hour is a pragmatic action to save the environment and shape a green future for a sustainable Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE).

Since Vietnam, a country that has some of the world’s most diverse wildlife, is suffering biodiversity loss due to illegal wildlife trade, the country has made consistent efforts to strengthen law enforcement to protect wildlife and biodiversity.

The Vietnamese Government has committed to joining hands with governments in the region and the world to reduce biodiversity loss by 2030 for sustainable development.

Sixteen Vietnamese and foreign conservation organisations have called for more administrative punishments for wildlife crime, given their concern about biodiversity loss as a result of unchecked poaching.

International cooperation is needed to tackle the worsening haze in Singapore.