Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy has officially appointed Dr. Dao Xuan Hung as Editor-in-Chief of the Agriculture and Environment Magazine.

On February 20, in Hanoi, Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy met with Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Johan Ndisi for a courtesy meeting. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in green development and the circular economy, to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.

On January 13, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Do Duc Duy held a working meeting with leaders of Japan’s Erex Corporation to discuss strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the implementation of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), and issues related to carbon credit exchange between the two countries. This meeting marked a significant step in promoting renewable energy development and achieving emissions reduction targets for both Vietnam and Japan.

On January 9, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Do Duc Duy held a working session with Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam and diplomats from the Singaporean Embassy. This meeting was not only an opportunity for both sides to review the results of past cooperation but also to discuss new advancements in the fields of environment, climate change, and sustainable development.

The year 2024 marked significant milestones in the natural resources and environment sector, showcasing a strong commitment to sustainable development and addressing challenges posed by climate change. At the 2024 annual summary and 2025 mission planning conference held on December 21, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment announced the sector's top events of 2024.

On December 19, 2024, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), Minister Do Duc Duy held a meeting with Mr. Andrew Goledzinowski, the Australian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Vietnam. During the meeting, Minister Do Duc Duy presented the Medal for the Cause of Natural Resources and Environment to Ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski in recognition of his significant contributions to fostering bilateral cooperation, especially in the fields of natural resources and environmental protection.

As part of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s official visit to Japan, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Do Duc Duy met with Mr. Hatoyama Jiro, State Minister of the Cabinet Office for Ocean Policy of Japan, to discuss the development of resource management and marine environmental protection programs for Vietnam.

On December 3, Vietnam's Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Do Duc Duy, led a delegation to meet with Singapore’s Minister Tan See Leng, who is concurrently the Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry.

On December 3, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Tran Quy Kien, held a significant working session with a delegation from the Russian Federation to advance cooperation in marine geological and mineral research. The meeting marked a pivotal moment in Vietnam-Russia relations, setting the stage for a promising collaboration on offshore mineral exploration and sustainable development.

The 5th session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the Global Agreement on Plastic Pollution (INC-5) officially opened in Busan, South Korea, with the expectation of concluding negotiations and adopting the Global Agreement on Plastic Pollution. However, the negotiation process faces significant challenges due to differing perspectives among participants.

On the sidelines of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Azerbaijan, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Cong Thanh held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Stanley Loh, Permanent Secretary of Sustainability and Environment of Singapore.

On November 19, at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Azerbaijan, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Mr. Le Cong Thanh, presided over a significant event. This event marked the announcement of Vietnam's updated National Adaptation Plan for Climate Change for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050 (NAP).

On November 19, on the sidelines of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Azerbaijan, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Mr. Le Cong Thanh, held a bilateral meeting with Ms. Rachel Kyte, the UK’s Special Representative on Climate.

On November 16, in Azerbaijan, Mr. Pham Van Tan, Deputy Director General of the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Deputy Head of Vietnam's Negotiation Delegation at COP 29, met with Ms. Anne Hammill, Vice President of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). Their discussion focused on potential areas of cooperation, including implementing climate change adaptation initiatives and developing a carbon market.

On November 13th, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) Le Cong Thanh held a significant meeting with Ms. Michaela Baur, National Director of the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ) in Vietnam. The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in areas such as climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and environmental protection. Key projects like VN-SIPA and AMUSE were highlighted as pivotal initiatives aimed at improving living environments, strengthening Vietnam’s capacity in natural resource management, and supporting sustainable development.

On October 30 in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam, Le Cong Thanh, met with Caroline Beresford, New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam, and Anna Broadhurst, Chief Climate Change Advisor for New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The meeting signified the importance of addressing climate change as a top priority in the cooperation between Vietnam and New Zealand, particularly as the two countries approach the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2025.

On October 24 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering cooperation in the fields of environment and climate change. This agreement marks a significant milestone in the longstanding partnership between the two nations, particularly as the global community intensifies efforts toward achieving net-zero emissions and sustainable development goals.