The “Fundamental Science and Society” workshop, which gathered hundreds of notable scientists from around the world, wrapped up in Quy Nhon City, the central province of Binh Dinh on July 8.
A Fundamental Science and Society workshop in Quy Nhơn city gathers experts from various scientific fields. (Source: VNA)
Binh Dinh (VNA) - The “Fundamental Science and S๊ociety” workshop, which gathered hundreds of notable scientists from around the world, wrapped up in Quy Nhon City, the central province of Binh Dinh on July 8.
Topics discussed during the second day of the two-day workshop included basic science, global education, knowledge and technology mechanisms, open innovation and a collaborative economy.
One of the most pressing issues discussed, particularly for Vietnam, was global warming.
Dr John Church, an expert in rising sea levels from Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), said the sea level would rise 65cm more and the global temperature would increase 3 degrees Celsius by the year 2100.
“Since the beginning of the industrial era, human activities have led to an accumulation of heat in the climate system,” he said, adding that the increase was due in large part to fossil fuels and agricultural activities.
According to Church, the heat was partly contributing to the sea level rise because of the warming ocean. Other causes of the phenomenon were the change in mass of glaciers and ice sheets, as well as the change in water storage on land.
All countries must work together for a solution, he said.
Tran Thuc from Vietnam’s Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change said climate change has affected various sectors in the country, including industry, tourism, health, agriculture and the ecosystem.
According to Prof Fredolin Tangang from the National University of Malaysia, studies on climate change in Southeast Asia have been minimal and no framework for regional climate change cooperation has been set up.
Tangang recommended a tighter mechanism to boost studies on the issue and share information among affected countries to mitigate the effects of climate change.
During the workshop, which was organised by Rencontres du Vietnam (Meeting Vietnam), Vietnamese scientists had the chance to exchange with leading experts in various fields and learn from them.
At the conclusion of the session, Prof Victor Matveev, director of the international Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna, Moscow, awarded Rencontres du Vietnam’s Chairman Prof Tran Thanh Van an honorary doctorate status for his contributions to science.-VNA
A programme calling for initiatives from young people on how to adapt to climate change issues was organised in Quy Nhon city of the central province of Binh Dinh on April 27.
The World Bank (WB) has approved a loan of 90 million USD to help Vietnam strengthen its climate change and green growth agenda in accordance with the World Bank Group’s Climate Change Action Plan.
The management of land use, the use of sand bags to strengthen dykes and the recovery of mangrove forests were among approaches and solutions suggested by experts for the Mekong Delta.
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.
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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.
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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.
A Fundamental Science and Society workshop in Quy Nhơn city gathers experts from various scientific fields. (Source: VNA)
