Hopes raised for the conservation of the world’s rarest turtle in Vietnam; second animal photographed in Dong Mo Lake, Hanoi

Hopes raised for the conservation of the world’s rarest turtle in Vietnam; second animal photographed in Dong Mo Lake, Hanoi

27/08/2020 8:58

It has been a long and often tiring road, as conservation efforts for the world’s rarest turtle have been ongoing since 2003, with the Asian Turtle Program (ATP) of Indo-Myanmar Conservation (IMC) conducting surveys throughout 21 provinces in northern Vietnam.  The giant Swinhoe’s Softshell Turtle (Rafetus swinhoei), also known as Hoan Kiem Turtle, is critically endangered; reaching up to 150kg or more in size, it was heavily hunted from the …

The call for application for APFNet 2020 Scholarship Program (ASP) is now open. ASP still offers Master’s Degree Program for two years and Ph.D. Scholarship Program for four years.

17/04/2020 15:42

We are pleased to announce that the call for application for APFNet 2020 Scholarship Program (ASP) is now open. ASP still offers Master’s Degree Program for two years and Ph.D. Scholarship Program for four years. Application deadline: May 31, 2020 Application procedures: Applicants are expected to submit applications through universities’ websites. Links for application are listed as follows: Master’s Degree Program: BFU: …

Overseas Research Grant Program

Overseas Research Grant Program

11/04/2020 14:50

For Applicants in Vietnam, 2020 1. Criteria for Applicants who can apply Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF) supports scientists of Asian nationality who are conducting research in their own countries with following criteria. 1) The applicant must reside in Vietnam. 2) The applicant must conduct research at university, college, or associated institute in Vietnam (except private sectors) and should be master’s degree candidate or …

Fieldwork activities in Bangladesh of Component 4

Fieldwork activities in Bangladesh of Component 4

31/03/2020 15:32

After the first annual conference of the Living Deltas HUB project, 08 members of the research team under Component 4 and the Project Management Board members organized a preliminary field trip to the Ganges coastal plain - Brahmaputra-Meghna belongs to Khulna state, Bangladesh. The team surveyed a number of eroded river banks, coastal aquaculture sites and mangroves in Sunderban, Bangladesh, and conducted interviews with two groups of people …

The first Living Deltas Project (HUB) annual conference

The first Living Deltas Project (HUB) annual conference

31/03/2020 15:28

From March 1st to 3rd, 2020, the first annual Living Deltas Project (GCRF Living Deltas) was held in Kolkata, India. Attending the Workshop were over 50 scientists from over 30 member organizations implementing the Project Components. Mr. Nick Low, UK Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata, India (British Deputy High Commission) and Mr. Shri Prabhat Kumar Mishra, Principal Secretary of Department of Environment of West Bengal Government, India came …

The first field trip of the Living Delta Project (HUB)

The first field trip of the Living Delta Project (HUB)

31/03/2020 15:25

From the 13th to 16th of January 2020, a group of scientists of VNU Central Institute for Natural Resources and Environment Studies was headed by a PhD. Le Thi Van Hue, together with co-chairing Component 4 GS. Dr. Fabrice Renaud (University of Glasgow) organized the first field trip of the Living Delta Project. Preliminary study was carried out in Kim Trung commune of Kim Son district, Ninh Binh province, Giao Xuan commune of Giao Thuy district, …

Official launch event for the Living Deltas Hub in Hanoi

Official launch event for the Living Deltas Hub in Hanoi

31/03/2020 15:19

On January 15th, 2020, the British Embassy, ​​together with the VNU-Central Institute for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (VNU-CRES), Newcastle University and its affiliates solemnly organized the Commencement Ceremony of the Delta Research Project in Hanoi. Attending the ceremony were representatives of government agencies such as Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Natural Resources …

VNU Central Institute for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies held the international scientific conference on “Marine plastic pollution in Vietnam: Current situation and solutions”.

VNU Central Institute for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies held the international scientific conference on “Marine plastic pollution in Vietnam: Current situation and solutions”.

31/03/2020 15:13

Pollution of the marine environment due to plastic waste has become a global environmental problem that is paid great attention by governments, international organizations, scientists and people around the world. Currently, the Party and the Central Government of Vietnam have paid special attention to the sustainable development of the seas and islands and have assigned the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to develop a National …

VNU Central Institute for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (VNU-CRES) participated in the International Conference on “The role of non-governmental organizations in responding to climate change” in Korea

VNU Central Institute for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (VNU-CRES) participated in the International Conference on “The role of non-governmental organizations in responding to climate change” in Korea

31/03/2020 15:06

In the framework of scientific cooperation at the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between VNU-CRES and the Asian Climate Change Education Center (ACCEC), Korea signed in 2018, the delegation of VNU-CRES led by Dr. Vo Thanh Son, Deputy Director General, attended the International Conference on "The role of NGOs in responding to climate change" on September 25-26, 2019 in Jeju Island, South Korea . The conference was co-organized by the …

VNU-Central for Institute of Natural Resources and Environment Studies inspects the care and protection of planted forests in Ba Vi National Park under the Forest Restoration Project funded by AEON Environment Fund, Japan

VNU-Central for Institute of Natural Resources and Environment Studies inspects the care and protection of planted forests in Ba Vi National Park under the Forest Restoration Project funded by AEON Environment Fund, Japan

31/03/2020 14:54

On August 23rd, 2019, Director General Luu The Anh led a group of VNU-CRES scientists to conduct an inspection of 15-hectare planted forests under the program of Afforestation at Ba Vi National Park sponsored by AEON Environmental Foundation (Japan). With the support from the Board of Directors of Ba Vi National Park, VNU-CRES has planted 35 hectares of indigenous species within the area of National Park since 2014. This inspection area was …

Medals “For the Development Cause of VNU” awarded to Nagao Natural Environment Foundation President and Former President

Medals “For the Development Cause of VNU” awarded to Nagao Natural Environment Foundation President and Former President

31/03/2020 14:39

In recognition of the valuable contributions to the development of VNU in general and the partnership between VNU Central Institute for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (VNU-CRES) and Nagao Natural Environmental Foundation, Japan, in particular, on December 2, 2019, VNU Vice President Pham Bao Son presented medals “For the Development Cause of VNU” to President Ryutaro Ohtsuka and former President Yasuhiko Yaki of Nagao Natural …

Training workshop on “Application of conservation genetics and forensic science to improve the effectiveness of law enforcement in the management of primate and wildlife trade”

Training workshop on “Application of conservation genetics and forensic science to improve the effectiveness of law enforcement in the management of primate and wildlife trade”

31/03/2020 14:03

Implementing the cooperation plan on science, technology and training in 2019, VNU Central Institute for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (VNU-CRES) in collaboration with the Department of Biology, VNU University of Science (VNU-HUS) and the German Primate Center organized a training workshop on “Application of conservation genetics and forensic science to improve the effectiveness of law enforcement in the management of primate and …

VNU’s outstanding events and achievements in 2019

VNU’s outstanding events and achievements in 2019

31/03/2020 13:55

The year 2019 closes with great success of Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) in almost all fields of operation. This is the fruit of a continuous striving process of the entire VNU’s system based on the preceding achievements. Here are the outstanding events and achievements in 2019 contributing to the brand name of VNU. ADVANCING IN WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKING TABLES For the first time, VNU and two other Vietnam’s higher education …

43rd Southeast Asia Seminar: “Economic growth, ecology, and equality: Learning from Vietnam”

43rd Southeast Asia Seminar: “Economic growth, ecology, and equality: Learning from Vietnam”

30/03/2020 17:26

Within the framework of cooperation in science and technology in 2019, from November 8-13, 2019, VNU-Central Institute for Natural Resources and Environment Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi in collaboration with the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS), Kyoto University (Japan) organized the 43rd Southeast Asian Seminar on "Economic Growth, Ecology and Equality: Lessons from Vietnam". The dark side of economic growth often …

Preliminary activities of the International scientific conference on “Marine plastics pollution: Current situation and solutions”

Preliminary activities of the International scientific conference on “Marine plastics pollution: Current situation and solutions”

30/03/2020 17:17

In the framework of the international scientific conference on "Marine plastics pollution in Vietnam: Current situation and solutions", VNU Central Institute for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies in collaboration with Vietnam Institute of Seas and Islands - Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands and the Institute for Tropical Technology - Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology planned to hold from November 29th to 30th, 2019. On …

First announcement – The 4th National Conference on Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

First announcement – The 4th National Conference on Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

30/03/2020 17:08

Currently, the strong impact of climate change, the pressure of socio-economic development and global competition has depleted natural resources and biodiversity, environmental pollution, thereby affecting to the implementation of Vietnam's sustainable development goals. With the permission of Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU), the VNU-Central Institute for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (VNU-CRES) in collaboration with …

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