Vietnam plants nearly 770 million trees in three years
Vietnam has planted close to 770 million trees between 2021 and 2023, exceeding the plan by 121%, heard a conference in the central province of Quang Tri on January 12.
The total capital mobilised to implement the 1-billion-tree initiative over the past three years comes to nearly 9.5 trillion VND. (Photo: VNA)
Quang Tri (VNA) - Vietnam has planted close to 770million trees between 2021 and 2023, exceeding the plan by 121%, heard aconference in the central province of Quang Tri on January 12.
The event, held by the Ministry of Agriculture and RuralDevelopment (MARD), reviewed the first three years of implementing the PrimeMinister’s initiative on planting one billion trees in the 2021-2025 period.
Accordingly, 344.5 million trees were planted in a scattered manner and the remainders in concentrated areas.
The total capital mobilised to implement the initiative over the past three years came to nearly 9.5 trillion VND (387.83 million USD), of which 23.8% were sourced from Statebudget and the rest from the public and other sources.
Provinces excelling in implementing the initiative include Lao Cai and Phu Tho in the north, which planted 61 and 52 milliontrees, respectively. Meanwhile, the Mekong Delta province of Long An contributed 45million trees, the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai 37 million, and thecentral province of Nghe An 34 million.
In the 2024-2025 phase, the goal is to grow 492 million moretrees, including 98,210 hectares of newly planted forests equivalent to over216 million trees.
According to the MARD’s Vietnam Administration of Forestry(VNFOREST), the project faces challenges, including a shrinking land fund fornew forest planting and slow allocation of investment capital for annual forestdevelopment.
Concluding the conference, Deputy Minister of Agricultureand Rural Development Nguyen Quoc Tri suggested units and localities involved reviewand assess the results achieved so far and continue planting trees according tothe approved plan. It is also necessary to promote public awareness andparticipation in the work, he said, highlighting the importance of flexibilityand proactiveness in the implementation of the initiative./.
In an effort to combat global climate change and extreme weather patterns which have caused severe human and property losses, Vietnam is resolved to plant 1 billion trees in the 2021-2025 period.
Mariam Sherman, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, said the World Bank remains committed to working with the Vietnamese government to develop the next phase of climate resilience and transformation for the Mekong Delta.
Under the directive, the PM instructed relevant agencies to regularly inspect, supervise and proactively implement disaster prevention, response and rescue measures in line with their assigned roles and mandates, ensuring readiness, avoiding passivity or delays, and maintaining operational continuity amid ongoing political and administrative restructuring at levels.
According to Dr. Vu Anh Tuan, Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Space Centre and head of the project, this is the first study in Vietnam to simultaneously employ Sentinel-2 satellite data, advanced machine learning algorithms, and the Google Earth Engine (GEE) cloud computing platform to model and monitor key seawater quality parameters.
The Deposit Return System is seen as a potential instrument for effectively advancing Vietnam’s vision of a circular economy, as outlined in Article 142 of the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection.
The figures were highlighted in a Pre-Feasibility Study on a DRS tailored for single-use beverage packaging in Vietnam, conducted by Eunomia Research & Consulting.
Young people should not view AI as salvation but rather as a tool under human control. Young creators should focus on learning and accumulating practical knowledge, using AI as a tool to carry out artistic projects in the most effective and cost-efficient manner.
Saigon Hi-Tech Park’s ambitious 50% renewable energy goal far exceeds the city’s 15% target, positioning the park as a trailblazing “living lab” for sustainable energy solutions.
Vietnam's economic losses from natural disasters are estimated to account for 1 to 1.5% of GDP annually - a steep price that will continue to rise unless the country takes strong action.
Wutip, the first storm in the East Sea so far this year, has wreaked havoc across central Vietnam, claiming lives, displacing residents, and causing widespread damage to houses, crops, and infrastructure, the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control reported as of 6:30 pm on June 13.
The tremor occurred at 7:39:46 am (Hanoi time), with the epicentre located at latitude 14.924°N and longitude 108.236°E, at a depth of approximately 8.1 kilometres. The natural disaster risk level was classified as 0 – the lowest on the scale.
Addressing a session on “Accelerating Financing for Resilience: Tailored Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction,” Deputy Minister Hiep emphasised Vietnam's proposal in building sustainable financing in response to natural disasters, which aligns with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction's goals.
Vietnam has demonstrated its strong commitments by participating in global sustainable development forums, signing multiple free trade agreements, and attracting support from international partners for the implementation of the SDGs.
The fight against plastic pollution could not succeed through isolated efforts, but it must be a collective endeavour involving the entire political system, businesses, citizens, and the international community, said Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy.
Lang Son Global Geopark, with its outstanding geological values, cultural heritage, and unique natural landscapes, represents a valuable addition to UNESCO’s global geoparks system.
In 2019, Quang Ninh became one of the first localities in Vietnam to launch a province-wide campaign against plastic waste, mobilising the participation of the political system, the business sector, and the general public. Other localities—such as Hai Phong, Da Nang, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City—have also effectively implemented waste-sorting initiatives at source, along with models for plastic-free markets and urban areas.
This year’s World Oceans Day on June 8 is themed 'Wonderful Oceans: Sustaining What Sustains Us', while World Environment Day is on June 5 with the theme: 'Beat Plastic Pollution'.
According to Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment Le Huu Toan, a fire prevention and control plan has been in place since the dry season began, including round-the-clock patrols and rapid-response teams to snuff out fires before they could spread.
Renowned artists including Ha Anh Tuan, Den Vau, and Phan Manh Quynh, along with many directors and attendees, took part in planting hundreds of rare tree species such as mun (Diospyros mun) and cho chi (Parashorea chinensis) in the Thung Bong area of the Cuc Phuong National Park, contributing to forest ecosystem restoration.
The total capital mobilised to implement the 1-billion-tree initiative over the past three years comes to nearly 9.5 trillion VND. (Photo: VNA) 
