In the morning of 12th June, Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands has been working with representatives of Swedish Agenccy for Marine and Water Management (Swam) - Mr. Peter Funegard and UNEP expert - Mr. Lars Johansson. Sharing the experience on the management activities of natural resources and marine environment, both sides hope to create sustainable relationships to develop marine economic, protect environment and actively respond to climate change and rising sea level. In Mr. Peter Funegard's introduction, SwAM is the agency under the Swedish Ministry of Environment, which was established in 7th May, 2011. It performs four main tasks: water management, marine environmental management, fisheries resource management and marine spatial planning. The function of this agency is to protect, restore lakes, streams, seas and issue policies to protect the environment and ensure the sustainable development of fisheries resources. Besides, SwAM is also responsible for purifying … [Read more...] about To strength the cooperation between Vietnam and Sweden on management of marine resources and environment
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Vietnam, Bulgaria boost cooperation in natural resources and environment
At the reception of Mr. Tzolo L.Vutov - Chief Executive Officer of GEOTECHMIN Group (Bulgaria) on 27 May, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Bui Cach Tuyen praised traditional relations between Vietnam and Bulgaria. The GEOTECHMIN Group - one of Bulgaria's largest corporations- is interested in Vietnam's natural resources and environment sector. According to Mr. Tzolo L.Vutov's introduction, GEOTECHMIN Group has developed for 23 years with 5,000 members, focusing on the fields of exploration, mining and processing of mineral resources, construction of hydropower and wind power plants, raw materials production and environmental remediation. The group has carried out many large projects with Russia, Italy, Japan and Denmark. The Group hopes to invest in Vietnam in the area of exploration, mining and mineral processing in line with the principle of mutual benefit and environmental protection. In his speech, Deputy Minister Bui Cach Tuyen saidas requested by the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Bulgaria boost cooperation in natural resources and environment
Building defence areas with strong political, economic and security potential
PANO - Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a video conference on training senior leaders to build strong defence areas in central cities and provinces in 2013 on April 25th at the Defence Ministry's Headquarters. Addressing the conference, Deputy PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc stressed that building strong defence areas is an importantly strategic policy of the Party and the State and a high development of Vietnam People's Art of War. Over the past years, the continued building of central cities and provinces into strong defence areas in new situations attained some important outcomes. Besides, achievements in defence areas exercises across the country have contributed to uphold political security and social order and safety, creating favourable environment for socio-economic development, consolidation of defence-security posture and firmly building defence areas in central cities and provinces. Pointing out some weaknesses during the building defence areas, … [Read more...] about Building defence areas with strong political, economic and security potential
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to set out specific targets to cope with climate change
To reduce the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions in the sectors from 8% - 10% compared to 2010; ensure agricultural land area at 26.7 million hectares, 3.8 million hectares of rice planting; increase forest cover to 44% - 45% in 2020; basically control the speed increase pollution, while improving the environment and the conditions of living. These are the specific objectives to cope with climate change (CC) set out in the draft proposal "Policy, proactive solution to cope with climate change; promote the protection of natural resources and the environment "that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has released for opinions of the ministries. The draft proposal consists of three parts: assessment of climate change and the protection of natural resources and the environment; guidelines, proactive solution to cope with climate change and promote the environmental protection objectives to 2020 and with vision to 2050. Among the solutions to cope with climate change, … [Read more...] about Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to set out specific targets to cope with climate change
Dong Nai Leadership Gives Taiwanese Economic and Cultural Mission Reception
November 17, Taiwanese Economic and Cultural Mission led by Vice Minister of Economic Affairs Liang Kuo-hsin paid a visit to Dong Nai on his business trip to Vietnam. Vice Chairperson of Dong Nai People's Committee Tran Minh Phuc met with and had a working session with the mission. Until October 30, 2011, Dong Nai attracted total investment capital worth US$19.6 from 34 countries and territories. 969 projects have still been active. Particularly, Taiwan is the leading investor with the biggest volume of investment capital and projects in Dong Nai. It has invested in 298 projects worth US$4.2 billion, accounting for 21.6 per cent of local projects. … [Read more...] about Dong Nai Leadership Gives Taiwanese Economic and Cultural Mission Reception