Scientists believe regional cooperation will help cope with the effects of climate change.

Vietnam became a member of the Ramsar Convention in 1989. So far, nine wetlands in the country have been recognised as Ramsar sites – wetlands of international importance.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed to raise the fines to 400 million VND (17,240 USD) for violations on environmental protection, biodiversity preservation and protection of natural ecosystems.

With a special-use forest and wetland ecosystems, Tram Chim National Park is Vietnam’s fourth Ramsar site and the world’s 2,000th.

As many as 20 boats and ships were inundated by a heavy flood which hit Bat Xat district, north-western Lao Cai province on July 14, causing estimated property losses of VND8 billion.

 VietNamNet Bridge – More efforts must be made to efficiently manage and use scarce water resources of the Mekong River as climate change and rapid development to produce electricity have threatened its sustainability.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Scientists and administrators once again rang the bell of alarm against a rapid depletion of natural resources, a biodiversity decline and climate change causing adverse impacts on farming and the livelihood of people

 VietNamNet Bridge - Bau Sau used to be original wetlands with crocodiles as many as mosquitoes.