Numerous mural artworks on climate change have been painted on ten walls in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing great attention. The designs were selected from 34 entries to a mural art contest ‘City in 2030’. Cities wreathed in a dense pall of black smoke and people wearing gas masks to combat toxic fumes and ashes from coal plants are both impacts of climate change and topics for the mural paintings on walls in districts 1 and 10 in Ho Chi Minh City. As the theme of the contest, the paintings portray the young artists’ predictions for the southern city in 2030 given escalating climate change, aiming to call for actions to respond to climate change. This painting delivers a message encouraging the use of renewable energy along with preserving traditional values of the southern city. Ten blank old walls have new splendid coats thanks to these young artists. The murals have improved not only the city’s image but also the local’s … [Read more...] about Mural arts encourage environment protection
Climate Change
Mekong blighted by river erosion
VietNamNet Bridge – The Mekong Delta, home to some 18 million inhabitants, is plagued by severe riverbank erosion, which has been blamed on climate change and human factors. An eroded riverbank in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho. Unrelenting rain last month washed away riverbanks in Hoa Dinh Hamlet in Dong Thap Province’s Lai Vung District, causing several stretches of rural roads to plunge into the river. Some of the stretches were 20 metres long and 3 metres wide, according to a report released by Lai Vung authorities. They have put up warning signs at sites affected by the erosion to safeguard local residents. A 60m section of embankment in Tan Hoa Commune, Vinh Long City (in Vinh Long Province) was eroded, affecting transportation and daily life. There has also been erosion in estuaries … [Read more...] about Mekong blighted by river erosion
Mekong Delta blighted by riverbank erosion
VietNamNet Bridge – The Mekong Delta, home to some 18 million inhabitants, is plagued by severe riverbank erosion, which has been blamed on climate change and human factors. The Mekong Delta, home to some 18 million inhabitants, is plagued by severe riverbank erosion, which has been blamed on climate change and human factors. Unrelenting rain last month washed away riverbanks in Hoa Dinh Hamlet in Dong Thap Province’s Lai Vung District, causing several stretches of rural roads to plunge into the river. Some of the stretches were 20 metres long and 3 metres wide, according to a report released by Lai Vung authorities. They have put up warning signs at sites affected by the erosion to safeguard local residents. A 60m section of embankment in Tan Hoa Commune, Vinh Long City (in Vinh Long … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta blighted by riverbank erosion
Artistic wall painting contest raises public awareness of climate change
NDO – An artistic wall painting contest entitled “2030 City” has been jointly launched by the Centre of Hands-on Actions and Networking for Growth and Environment (CHANGE), the 350.org and Da Kao ward’s Youth Union in Ho Chi Minh City. The contest on the theme of climate change and energy will last until July 7 following the success of the artistic wall painting activity on wildlife protection last April. It is to cover ten walls in the central positions of the city’s districts with new coatings. The contest, targeting both young Vietnamese and foreigners, aims to offer opportunities for street art lovers to demonstrate their passion through works of their own. By this way, information, knowledge and messages on climate change and clean and renewable energy will be widely disseminated, making it easier for the public to access. The contest offers VND21 million (US$924) in prize money for the best three paintings and for the painting voted by spectators. … [Read more...] about Artistic wall painting contest raises public awareness of climate change
Localities nationwide respond to World Environment Day
NDO – A range of activities in response to World Environment Day (June 5) and the Vietnam Sea and Island Week 2017 took place simultaneously in localities throughout the country on June 3. At the Thien Cam National Marine Tourism Park (Cam Xuyen District), the central Ha Tinh Province held a meeting in response to World Environment Day and the Vietnam Sea and Island Week 2017 (held on a national scale from June 1-8), while launching the Youth Volunteer Summer Campaign 2017. In 2017, such events aim to raise the awareness of State management agencies at all levels and people of all strata on the strategic position and importance of the sea and islands, in addition to responding to climate change and rising sea levels, as well as using natural resources in an efficient and sustainable way, protecting the environment and honouring the values of biodiversity and oceans for human life. The programmes also coincide with launching the Youth Volunteer Campaign 2017 under the theme … [Read more...] about Localities nationwide respond to World Environment Day
BUSINESS NEWS 15/5
Development gap hinders linkages in APEC auto industry Addressing the opening ceremony of the 26th APEC Automotive Dialogue (AD26) in Hanoi on May 11, Le Huu Phuc, Director of the MoIT's Department of International Relations, said that APEC should give priority to assisting developing economies in boosting the auto industry. He called for APEC member economies to cooperate effectively in capacity building to study auto industry policies, focusing on priority areas such as market access, human resources and infrastructure, technology incentives as well as environment standards for sustainable development. Regarding the fourth industrial revolution, Phuc said it will lead to the restructuring of the global manufacturing system, not only in technology but also in management and placing of new business models. New technology trends may disrupt value chains, possibly shifting a significant part of global production from developing to developed countries, he said, adding that access to … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS 15/5
Kien Giang develops irrigation system
Kien Giang (VNA) - The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is paying heed to the development of an irrigation system to cope with climate change, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Mai Anh Nhin has said. From now to 2020, the province will focus on investment to build irrigation works to control salinity levels from Ba Hon in Kien Luong district to Tieu Dua in An Minh district, as well as ensure water for 800,000 hectares of rice, over 4,000 hectares of other rotating crops growing on rice land and more than 221,500 hectares of aquaculture. It needs some 3.8 trillion VND (167.4 million USD) from the central budget development investment capital, official development assistance for the national target programme to cope with climate change and promote green growth and local corresponding capital. The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will pour over 900 billion VND (39.6 million USD) into controlling salinity in An Bien - An Minh sea dyke. Nearly … [Read more...] about Kien Giang develops irrigation system
Mekong Delta seeks climate change adaptive techniques for rice farming
Impacts of climate change and sea level rise on land use in the Mekong Delta and new rice farming techniques in the context of climate change were the focus of a seminar held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on September 11. The event was co-organised by Can Tho University and the management board of the âClimate Change Affecting Land Use in the Mekong Delta; Adaption of Rice-based Farming Systemsâ (CLUES) project. According to CLUES Project Director Le Quang Tri, the project, funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), was carried out in Can Tho city, Hau Giang, An Giang and Bac Lieu provinces in the delta from 2011-2014. One of the key components of the project was improving salinity and submergence resilience of locally adapted rice varieties and elite lines, which was jointly conducted by Can Tho University and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The project has helped local farmers, particularly those with small-scaled … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta seeks climate change adaptive techniques for rice farming
Social News 12/6
Quang Nam, RoK’s Gwangyang city ink cooperation deal Chairman of the People’s Committee of central Quang Nam province Dinh Van Thu and Mayor of Gwangyang city of the Republic of Korea Jeong Hyun Bok signed an agreement on bilateral cooperation on June 10. The two sides agreed to expand economic, investment, trade exchanges, share experience in managing and developing economic zones, and boost cooperation in seaport logistic services, tourism, and health care. The signing took place at a meeting between Quang Nam’s leaders and representatives from foreign localities and partners which have developed friendship with the province and accompanied it during the development process. It was part of the activities of the sixth Quang Nam Heritage Festival 2017. Thu affirmed that Quang Nam is keen to further international cooperation with foreign localities and partners. After 20 years, Quang Nam has been … [Read more...] about Social News 12/6
#TGIF: Go out and unsuck your life this weekend
Check out our What's on section for more details. || An Experimental Concert: The drifting motion || Manzi Art Space, 14 Phan Huy Ich, Hanoi 8 p.m., Friday, June 2 A contemporary music concert by sound artists/experimental musicians Mathias Rossignol and Nhung Nguyen (Sound Awakener) featuring guest artist Vu Dinh Trong Thang. Following the success of their performance at Manzi last year, sound artists Nhung Nguyen and Mathias Rossignol will continue to explore and expand the relationship between sounds, visual effects and movements. The concert also includes a Q & A section for audience members to find out more about the work and the artists' practices. Limited seating capacity. Please note that the programme is not appropriate for children under 12. Entry: 150,000 VND ($6.6) per person (incl. one free drink) || Paper Making Tour - Become a craft man in one day || Zó Paper, Art & Craft 27, ngõ 5A Trần Phú, Hanoi, … [Read more...] about #TGIF: Go out and unsuck your life this weekend