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'.
Many activities such as cleaning up beaches will be launched in response of the World Ocean Day on 8 June 2025. (Photo: VNA)
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will organise series of environmental and maritime themed events to respond World Ocean Day and UN World Environment Day in June.
This year’s World Oceans Day on June 8 is being held under the banner 'Wonderful Oceans: Sustaining What Sustains Us', while World Environment Day on June 5 is with the theme: 'Beat Plastic Pollution'.
Speaking at the press conference launching the The Sea and Islands Week of Vietnam 2025, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Le Minh Ngan said that the world continues to be challenged by environmental pollution, climate change, natural resource declination and biological imbalance, especially in terms of plastic pollution and ocean waste.
The Sea and Islands Week of Vietnam 2025 is an opportunity for every Vietnamese person to express their love for the sea, for the nation, through concrete actions, responsible commitment and long-term dedication, he said.
Through a series of practical activities with wide-reaching impact, the ministry called on all Vietnamese people, from urban to rural areas, from the mountains to the islands, from the youngest children to the elderly, to join in daily activities to help build a greener Vietnam and protect the ocean.
The national launch in response to World Oceans Day, will take place on June 6 in Dong Hoi vity in the central province of Quang Binh, with the theme 'Green Technology for a Sustainable Ocean'.
This will be an important opportunity to honour the ocean as the source of life and a driving force for national development; to promote digital transformation, innovation in protecting resources, and the sustainable development of the marine economy; to connect policies, technology and embark on practical actions.
Alongside the launch, a series of workshops, exhibitions, and thematic activities will be arranged including exhibitions about offshore wind power, the application of AI in marine environment communication, investment networking and showcasing marine economic products.
Community activities in local areas, especially in coastal areas, will be carried out continuously from late May until the end of June, in various forms including beach clean-ups, the development of green marine parks, launching digital media contests on ocean themes, on-site environmental education stations, technological solutions for collecting floating waste and the 'Blue Ocean Youth' movement.
The national rally for the World Environment Day will take place on June 1 in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh.
The Action Month for the Environment will be launched next month with a range of innovative models including 'Turning Waste into Money' – transforming environmental protection into economic value and public awareness, showcasing creative recycling products introducing green livelihood models and organising large-scale community events to spread the green message.
In tandem with this major event, the nationwide campaign 'United to Reduce Plastic Waste – Spreading the Green Lifestyle' will also be carried out featuring a series of practical activities such as: a youth forum, circular economy exhibitions, a 'No Single-Use Plastics Day', green markets, supermarkets, schools, and green offices./.
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As the first and only female Director of the Institute of Oceanography since its foundation 102 years ago, and the Chairwoman of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of Vietnam, with her dedication to the research and study on marine toxins and seafood safety in Vietnam and the Western Pacific for social security and sustainable marine economic development in the region, contributing to the protection of national security, sovereignty and interests at sea, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Viet Ha, Director of the Institute of Oceanography, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, is one of 20 typical collectives and outstanding individuals honored by the program.
With the theme "20 years of inspiring Vietnam's strength", this Vietnam Glory Program affirmed the 20-year persistently journey of Trade Union organization, continuously discovering, honoring and spreading advance examples, making an important contribution to nurturing and promoting patriotic emulation movements, encouraging civil servants, public employees, and workers nationwide to be creative, devote themselves to build a prosperous and happy Vietnam.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Chairman of the Vietnam Farmers' Union Luong Quoc Doan presented the token and certificate of merit to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Viet Ha
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Tuan Anh, Vice President of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Viet Ha and the outstanding collectives and individuals honored at the Vietnam Glory 2024
Leaders of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology and its Trade Union and colleagues from the Institute of Oceanography congratulated Assoc Prof. Dr. Dao Viet Ha
On behalf of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, its Vice President, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Tuan Anh presented flowers to congratulate Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Viet Ha at the event
(Source IOC Vietnam)
Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai chaired a meeting in Hanoi on March 7 to honour outstanding female intellectuals and present the Kovalevskaia Award 2023 to two female scientists, on the occasion of the 114th International Women's Day (March 8).
Deputy PM Le Minh Khai presents Kovalevskaia Award 2023 to two female scientists (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai chaired a meeting in Hanoi on March 7 to honour outstanding female intellectuals and present the Kovalevskaia Award 2023 to two female scientists, on the occasion of the 114th International Women's Day (March 8).
The award winners were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Viet Ha - Director of the Institute of Oceanography at the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Chairwoman of the IOC Vietnam; and Prof. Dr. Hoang Thi Thai Hoa - Dean of the Faculty of Agronomy at the University of Agriculture and Forestry under Hue University. The two scholars have made significant contributions to the sustainable development of Vietnam's maritime economy and the creation of safe, sustainable agricultural products adaptable to climate change.
Speaking at the event, Deputy PM Khai underscored the Vietnamese Party and State’s commitment to supporting the female intellectual workforce and fostering gender equality work, evident in various policies and guidelines designed for women advancement.
He pointed to the increased participation of women in leadership and management positions within the Party and State agencies, both in quantity and quality. This progress was further reflected in the Global Gender Gap Report released by the World Economic Forum in June 2023, which positioned Vietnam at the 89th place in gender equality, 11 spots higher compared to 2022. Notably, Vietnam's ranking in the proportion of women in the legislature is 53rd.
Applauding two winners of the Kovalevskaia Award 2023 for their exceptional scientific achievements, he also highly valued efforts of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU), the National Committee for the Advancement of Women in Vietnam, ministries, agencies and localities in promoting the role of female officials and intellectuals, making important contributions to the country’s overall achievements.
Delegates at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
He expressed his confidence that Vietnamese women, with their heroism, resilience, integrity and competence, will continue to contribute significantly to building a strong and prosperous Vietnam where the well-being of all citizens is ensured.
VWU Chairwoman Ha Thi Nga reported that there were 534 women among a total 2,059 professors and associate professors nationwide in the 2019 – 2023 period, accounting for 26%. Additionally, the representation of women in the 15th National Assembly reached a historic high of 30.26%./.
(Source VNA)
