At the Our Ocean Conference (OOC) in Panama, the United States highlighted new and recently launched global initiatives totaling more than USD 800 million to protect our ocean and assist developing countries – from supporting the creation of marine protected areas and helping partner countries secure and enforce their marine resources, to improving the resilience …
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Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry visited Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Tre Province, and Hanoi, Viet Nam, September 2 through September 6 to see first-hand the climate impacts in the Mekong Delta and for bilateral climate talks with the Government of Viet Nam, building on conversations that started in 2013 regarding Viet Nam’s …
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Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, June 17, 2022 – The U.S. Mission to Vietnam and World Learning seek candidates for the 2022 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Regional Workshop: Marine Warriors. ASEAN and Timor-Leste citizens between the ages of 18 and 25, who demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential in their university or …
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Location: Hanoi districts of Thanh Xuân, Hà Đông, Nam Từ Liêm, Hoàng Mai, Cầu Giấy,Thanh Trì, Hoài Đức, Thanh Oai, Đan Phượng and Ứng Hòa Event: Local media recently reported water contamination in some of Hanoi’s water supply in the western and southwestern districts of Thanh Xuan, Ha Dong, Nam Tu Liem, Hoang Mai, Cau Giay,Thanh Tri, …
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HANOI, November 26, 2018 – On November 23-24, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a workshop in Quy Nhon where business leaders in Central Vietnam pledged to actively combat illegal wildlife consumption, tapping new programs to shed light on wildlife crime and myths about consumption that …
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HANOI, August 24, 2018 – The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, in partnership with Hatch! and Swiss EP, launched the “Vietnam Challenge for Our Environment” to create practical solutions for agricultural, industrial, and household waste, and solve plastic, carbon, and chemical pollution problems. Environmental problems negatively impact human health and quality of life. In spite of growing …
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HANOI, May 11, 2018 – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) officially launched the USAID Saving Species project. U.S. Ambassador Daniel J. Kritenbrink, Permanent Deputy Minister of MARD Dr. Ha Cong Tuan, representatives of the MARD Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Management …
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HANOI, August 11, 2017 – In recognition of World Elephant Day, which falls on August 12, the U.S. Embassy is calling attention to these majestic creatures and their plight for survival, especially Vietnam’s wild elephants. With this year’s World Elephant Day theme “Be Elephant Ethical” in mind, the U.S. Embassy organized a panel at the American …
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HANOI, June 7, 2017 – On June 7, the U.S. Embassy convened a panel of Vietnamese and international experts in recognition of World Oceans Day which falls on June 8. The panel, opened by Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Susan Sutton, featured Mr. Brian Bean with the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Vietnam Forests and …
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Hanoi, March 3, 2017– In recognition of World Wildlife Day today, members of the conservation community in Vietnam are encouraging young Vietnamese to be part of the solution and ‘speak up’ for the protection of endangered wildlife species. Each year on March 3, World Wildlife Day aims to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and …
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Hanoi, November 18, 2016 – In support of the Government of Vietnam’s commitment to effectively enforce its conservation laws and international treaties to protect endangered and threatened species, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius announced the new U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Saving Species project to reduce wildlife crime. Global wildlife crime continues to …
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Official Photo Contest Rules This contest is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Hanoi, and U.S. Consulate Ho Chi Minh City. Description of Contest Objectives Our Ocean conference: “Our Ocean, One Future,” will be hosted by Secretary Kerry in Washington, D.C., on September 15-16, 2016, focusing again on the key issues of …
Read More» U.S. Department of State Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 22, 2016 The Government of Vietnam, represented by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam, and the Government of the United States, represented by the Department of State, fully appreciate the need to combat global climate change, one of the …
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(as prepared) 8:30 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2016 Pullman Hotel, 40 Cat Linh, Hanoi Good morning, Vice Minister Tran Hong Ha, thank you for those insightful remarks. Your leadership will be important to Vietnam’s success in using its international environmental commitments to improve the environment and well-being. I would also like to recognize some key …
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The U.S. Embassy has installed an air quality monitor to measure PM 2.5 particulates as an indication of the air quality at the Embassy’s Chancery building at 7 Lang Ha street in Ba Dinh District, Hanoi. For more details on air quality index, please follow the link to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Now website. Hanoi AQI …
Read More» During the month of September, the U.S. Mission’s environment team celebrated 20 years of environmental cooperation between the United States in Vietnam through a series of visits and special events. To help us celebrate the anniversary, acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans, Environment and Science Judith Garber traveled from Washington, DC to Vietnam from …
Read More» U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy visited Hanoi on April 15 – 16 to highlight environmental cooperation between the United States and Vietnam along with the two countries’ regional cooperation in the Asia-Pacific Region. The Administrator underscored the importance of local and community engagement in protecting natural resources. Administrator McCarthy met with Deputy …
Read More» United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy handed over to the Vietnam Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) a mercury monitoring unit after a bilateral meeting at MONRE on April 15. The mercury monitor, provided by the U.S. National Atmospheric Deposition Program, will be transferred to the MONRE’s Center for Environmental Monitoring …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy, in cooperation with Quang Ninh People’s Committee, today launched the “Ha Long Bay Alliance,” a joint public-private effort that will bring together U.S. and Vietnamese government officials, private sector business partners, and key local and national stakeholders to help preserve and protect Ha Long Bay. The Alliance will be supported with funding …
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