In the context of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions becoming global challenges, quantifying the carbon sequestration capacity of forest ecosystems holds both scientific and practical significance. Particularly in the Mekong Delta, where wetland forest ecosystems are ecologically valuable yet vulnerable to environmental change, studies on forest carbon stocks are increasingly essential.

Amid accelerating climate change and increasingly unpredictable natural hazards, Viet Nam’s hydro-meteorological forecasting is entering a period of transformation unprecedented in both scale and pace. Moving beyond traditional methods, the sector is transitioning decisively into the era of artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and comprehensive digital transformation. With coordinated investments in high-performance computing, modernization of the national observation network, and the integration of deep-learning algorithms into forecasting workflows, the hydro-meteorological service is becoming an intelligent “national sentinel,” helping protect lives and property while laying the foundation for sustainable development in the digital age.

With nearly three decades of dedication to the meteorology and hydrology sector, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Thi Thanh Nga is not only a leading scientist in her field but also a steadfast advocate of the philosophy that research must serve practice. In a conversation with the Agriculture and Environment Magazine following the implementation conference of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, the Director of the Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change (IMHEN), Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Viet Nam, shared key technological breakthroughs currently being developed, her experience connecting scientists, policymakers and communities, and the new opportunities opened up by Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, particularly for female scientists working in the natural sciences.

On May 23, in Hanoi, the consultation workshop “Building stronger agriculture innovation system and digital transformation in Vietnam” - jointly organized by the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Environment (ISPAE), the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), and the Aus4Innovation program—provided a crucial forum for policymakers, international experts, and representatives from domestic and international organizations to address one of the most pressing challenges facing Vietnam’s agricultural sector: how to build and operate a highly adaptive, effective, and inclusive innovation system.

On May 10, 2025, in Bac Ninh province, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in collaboration with the provincial People's Committee, organized a conference to implement the "Plan for the Implementation of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation" in the fields of agriculture and environment. The event attracted the participation of leaders from ministries, sectors, localities, experts, scientists, businesses, cooperatives, and international organizations.

At the thematic session on irrigation, disaster prevention, meteorology, hydrology, and climate change—part of the Conference to implement Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on May 10 in Bac Ninh—experts and policymakers presented key recommendations focused on the application of science, big data, and artificial intelligence. These orientations reflect a strong commitment to innovation in managing natural resources and disaster risks, while offering concrete prospects for advancing climate adaptation in the near future.

On May 5 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) held a press conference to introduce the upcoming National Conference on the Implementation of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo. The event is expected to usher in a new era of breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Chaired by Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien, the press conference not only provided key details about the conference but also highlighted major institutional bottlenecks that must be addressed for science and technology to become a genuine strategic driver of the sector.

At the beginning of 2025, a series of new regulations on the technical investigation, resource assessment, and exploration of rare earth minerals and marine sand deposits will come into effect.

On November 28, 2024, in Hanoi, the Natural Resources and Environment Magazine (under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment) organized a workshop titled “Enhancing the content quality and scientific scores of the Magazine”. During the event, scientists, journalists, and experts contributed practical opinions and effective solutions to improve the quality of content and scientific scores of the print edition of the Journal of Natural Resources and Environment. Dr. Dao Xuan Hung, Editor-in-Chief of the magazine, chaired the workshop.

The Department of Survey, Mapping and GeoInformation of Vietnam (DOSMVN) has been recognized with the Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award at the recent 2024 Esri User Conference held in the United States.

The paper industry, having evolved over time, plays a pivotal role in the economic and social development strategy of a nation. Despite the positive impacts of paper production, the excessive use of energy, natural resources, and chemicals poses a significant threat to water sources.

Abstract. Microplastics (MPs) in the environment have significantly impacted ecosystems and threatened human health. This study investigated the distribution and characteristics of MPs in the Nhue- Day River basin in Vietnam, which used to be a source of critical biodiversity and support for the economic growth of about 12 million people. The effect of seasonal variation and anthropogenic activities on the MP abundance was assessed. The findings revealed that the amount of pollution produced by MP abundance was significant in this study area. The average abundance of MPs in the dry season (754 items/m3) was higher than that in the rainy season (706 items/m3) with n=9. The range in the abundance of MPs in the dry and rainy seasons was 49-2,827 and 400-1,133 items/m3, respectively. The MPs collected in this study were mainly small-sized particles, with a significant proportion distributed in the 0.5- 2.0 mm size range. However, the present study showed that the relationship between MPs a

On April 1st, Ho Chi Minh City International University (HCMIU) in collaboration with Deakin University in Australia organized the fourth edition of the Young Environmentalist Challenge.

On March 9th in Hanoi, the Environmental Pollution Control Department reported on the progress of developing national environmental technical standards. Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Mr. Vo Tuan Nhan, chaired the meeting and provided guidance.

Resolution No. 50/2022 dated June 13, 2022, of the National Assembly mentions the addition of the Water Resources Law to the 2023 legislative program, adjusting the program for 2022. Accordingly, the amended Water Resources Law will be presented for the National Assembly's opinions during the 5th session and is scheduled for approval during the 6th session in 2023.

Researchers of the National Remote Sensing Department have successfully researched and applied remote sensing technology in monitoring a number of environmental parameters in a thermal power plant, and at the same time developed and proposed suitable technologies to monitor PM10, PM2.5 pollution in the air, temperature and suspended solid content in water and fluctuations in ash disposal site and its cover at the area of the thermal power plant.