Rapid economic development during the past decade has seen Viet Nam modernise and benefited people across the country, but also come at the expense of the environment. As rapid urbanisation and industry creates pollution and seriously impacts the country's diverse eco-systems, … [Read more...] about Sustainable development vital for future
Sustainable development
Viet Nam proposing sustainable development initiatives
RIO DE JANEIRO - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has put forward initiatives on goals of sustainable development, establishment of regional green economy centres and measures against sea-level rise during the three-day United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development … [Read more...] about Viet Nam proposing sustainable development initiatives
Children have greatest stake in sustainable development
by Lotta Sylwander, UNICEF Viet Nam Representative If development is not made sustainable, today's children will suffer in the future. World leaders gather in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this week to take stock of progress on sustainable development since the 1992 Earth Summit, and … [Read more...] about Children have greatest stake in sustainable development
PM approves national strategy for sustainable development
HA NOI - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved Viet Nam's sustainable development strategy for the period 2011-20. The strategy focuses on maintaining economic stability, especially with regard to food security, energy security and financial security. It also sets out … [Read more...] about PM approves national strategy for sustainable development
UNESCO to advise country on sustainable development
HA NOI (VNS)— The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) will assist Viet Nam by transferring its knowledge and expertise in sustainable development, declared Director General Irina Bokova in a meeting with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung … [Read more...] about UNESCO to advise country on sustainable development