Coral reefs in the sea area of ​​Phan Rang-Thap Cham city. (Photo: Nguyen Thanh/VNA) Ninh Thuan waters have high biodiversity with hundreds of marine species of economic and conservation value. For sustainable development, the preservation of biodiversity and rational exploitation of resources from the sea has been identified by Ninh Thuan province as one of the priority tasks in the socio-economic development strategy. Rich in biodiversity potential Ninh Thuan has a coastline of more than 105km and a territorial sea of ​​over 18,000km2. According to the latest studies on biodiversity by the provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment, in the waters of Ninh Thuan, coral reefs and the diversity of coral reef organisms are one of the most important components of the environment. Biodiversity most prominent. Scientists have recorded 6 coral reefs with an average coverage of about 42.6%. The coral reef has been identified with over 334 species belonging to 15 families, 59 varieties of reef-forming corals, of which 46 species have been newly recorded and added to the list of coral species in Vietnam. Coral reefs are home to many species of creatures, including coral reef fish with 147 species belonging to 81 genera, 32 families. Seagrass beds were also identified with 5 species distributed on the coastal bottom with an area of ​​about 341ha. Biodiversity of Ninh Thuan sea area is also shown in the record of 538 fish species, including 146 pelagic fish species, 392 benthic fish species, of which 68 fish species have high economic value. In addition, marine species include 45 species of mollusks, 24 species of crustaceans, 13 species of echinoderms, and 22 species of polychaetes. Notably, the waters of Nui Chua National Park – Ninh Thuan are currently one of the few rare areas on the mainland in Vietnam with a population of sea turtles spawning every year, including: green turtles, tortoiseshell turtles. Regeneration of aquatic resources With the potential of valuable ecosystems and biodiversity, the conservation of marine biodiversity has always been of special interest to Ninh Thuan province. Over the past time, functional branches of the province have cooperated with research institutes, universities, domestic and foreign organizations to implement many topics, projects and research programs on biodiversity. such as: upgrade database – GIS about Coral reef and coastal ecosystems; develop a program for periodic monitoring of coral reefs in Ninh Thuan; survey typical marine ecosystems in Ninh Hai and Thuan Nam districts; restore mangrove ecosystems in Nui Chua and Dam Nai sea areas to protect and create a development environment for marine species. In particular, Ninh Thuan province established a marine protected area in Nui Chua National Park with a total area of ​​7,352 hectares. Nui Chua marine conservation area includes strict protection zones, ecological restoration areas and development zones with the function of protecting endemic and rare marine species in order to regenerate aquatic resources, protect and enhance the biodiversity of local marine protected areas. Mr. Tran Van Tiep, Deputy Director of Nui Chua National Park Management Board, said that over the years, the park has coordinated with domestic and foreign scientific research units and organizations to investigate and evaluate the potential, develop data on marine resources and environment within the conservation area to serve as a basis for implementing projects on environmental protection and restoration of marine ecosystems. Currently, the Park is implementing synchronously many plans and solutions to effectively and sustainably protect sea turtle populations and their habitats and other endangered and rare aquatic species. Specifically, the Park builds and maintains strict protection zones for sea turtles at spawning grounds in the area; building a turtle conservation station, establishing volunteer groups to participate in protecting sea turtles; at the same time, build a marine life rescue area to receive, rescue, treat, raise and train turtles in captivity, catch, and ensure sufficient conditions for turtles to live on their own before being released into the environment. nature. Simultaneously, the Nui Chua National Park Management Board has promoted propaganda measures to raise awareness and knowledge of the community about the importance and value of marine biological resources. From there, creating consensus, support and active participation of local people in protecting the marine ecosystem and environment, Mr. Tran Van Tiep added. In order to protect, regenerate and develop aquatic resources, Ninh Thuan province has been implementing many measures to manage, propagate and organize fishing in the right season, using the correct net size as prescribed. exploit the right route, do not use toxic chemicals, explosives, electric pulses to exploit. At the same time, the province deducts a part of the local budget and mobilizes businesses to release millions of tiger shrimp and fingerlings into the sea to regenerate and supplement seafood resources. Particularly in 2021, Ninh Thuan has organized to release 700,000 tiger shrimp seed into the sea to regenerate aquatic resources for local waters. Improve efficiency of management and conservation Through the assessment, the conservation of marine biodiversity has been better protected by all levels and sectors, but like coastal localities in the country, Ninh Thuan’s marine biodiversity is currently under pressure. face many challenges. It is the decline of biodiversity and fishery resources, aquaculture activities, and waste that make some marine areas at risk of pollution, climate change is causing pressures. significant contribution to the conservation and development of local marine biodiversity. Seaweed covers a large coral reef in Phuoc Dinh commune (Thuan Nam district). (Photo: Nguyen Thanh/VNA) According to Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ninh Thuan province, Tran Quoc Nam, identifying biodiversity resources in general, especially marine biodiversity resources, is of great significance to socio-economic development. Every year, Ninh Thuan integrates the task of environmental protection and biodiversity conservation into the province’s general socio-economic development plan. In order to improve the efficiency of biodiversity management and conservation, the Provincial People’s Committee assigned the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to coordinate with agencies and units to periodically observe, analyze and evaluate the current state of the environment. annually and once every 5 years to create initiative for the development of orientations on environmental protection policies in the whole province. Regarding biodiversity conservation in general, marine biodiversity conservation in particular, in the coming time, Ninh Thuan will continue to develop mechanisms and policies to attract resources from the central and local governments. implementation of investment programs and projects in order to improve the operational efficiency of marine protected areas. The province promotes scientific research, basic investigation of marine resources and environment; focus on biodiversity conservation, restoration of Ecosystem , especially coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, coastal protection forests. At the same time, Ninh Thuan improves its capacity to respond to marine environmental incidents, actively propagates people living in coastal areas not to discharge domestic waste and plastic waste into the sea, actively collect clean the marine environment to prevent and minimize risk factors that may affect the development of marine organisms.

A month after the fire, the X-Press Pearl now lies dormant in a semi-submersible state off the coast of Sri Lanka, its hull resting on the sandy bottom of the shallow sea. The X-Press Pearl burned for 13 days off the coast of Sri Lanka. Photo: BBC. Although the fire on board has been extinguished, the problems stemming from the fire are just beginning. Many stacked chemical containers are still stuck on the ship. Many of these barrels have leaked and soaked into the water, raising concerns about marine life being poisoned by the chemicals. In addition, tons of microplastics have washed up on nearby local beaches. Hundreds of tons of engine fuel sealed in the sunken hull is also likely to leak into the sea. In addition to the environmental threats, the X-Press Pearl ship fire also had devastating consequences for local communities, according to the report. BBC . Indigenous fishermen lose their livelihood overnight and may suffer the consequences for years to come. “We are fishermen, we have to go to the sea every day. We can only make a living by going to sea, otherwise our whole family will starve,” said Denish Rodrigo, who lives on the Sri Lankan coast. with BBC . Billions of microplastics One of the most striking features in the photos documenting the X-Press Pearl fire disaster is the many small round plastic beads spilling from the ship. The number of pieces of plastic is so much that the naked eye can see them when they are next to each other. These microplastics are the main ingredient of most plastic products on the planet. Large amounts of microplastics from the X-Press Pearl ship could threaten the Sri Lankan ecosystem. Photo: BBC. “There were about 46 different chemicals on that ship (X-Press Pearl),” Hemantha Withanage, a Sri Lankan environmental activist, told the BBC. BBC . “But what we’ve been able to see most clearly so far are tons of microplastics.” Since the end of May, pieces of plastic from the X-Press Pearl have washed up on the beaches of Negombo city on the west coast of Sri Lanka. Locals also reported dead fish floating around because of ingesting microplastics. Normally, plastic takes between 500 and 1,000 years to completely decompose. The aforementioned microplastics may have been pushed by ocean currents to the coasts around Sri Lanka or even beyond. “Our whole family will starve to death” For fishermen in Negombo, their concern isn’t just about ingesting microplastics in their fish, but the possibility that they won’t be able to catch any fish. Local authorities have issued a fishing ban in the area affected by the fire. This means that many fishermen have lost their entire source of income and livelihood overnight. “Fish species grow on coral reefs in the area, and authorities say those areas have been destroyed by the effects of dangerous chemicals. Now there is no choice but to jump into the sea naturally. death,” said Mr. Tiuline Fernando, who has been a fisherman for the past 35 years BBC . Many fishing families in Negombo struggled to make ends meet because they lost their livelihood overnight. Photo: BBC. The Sri Lankan government is demanding compensation and insurance from the owners of the X-Press Pearl. However, locals do not expect that money to be used to support them. The local fishermen’s association said it needed help from the whole community. “It’s not just us (fishers) but many other related industries are also affected,” explained the president of the indigenous fishermen’s association Densil Fernando. “Suppliers of nets, engines, boats and oil are involved in fishing operations. Thousands of jobs related to the fishing industry are being affected,” said Mr. Fernando. Chemical pollution The most lasting impact from the fire is believed to be a problem of chemical contamination. Activist Withanage said some of the hazardous elements found on board the X-Press Pearl were nitric acid, sodium dioxide, copper and lead. When mixed with water, these elements enter the internal organs of local sea creatures. Small fish can die immediately from poisoning, but large fish are more likely to survive, the poison will gradually accumulate in their bodies over time. Toxic marine life washed ashore in Negombo, Sri Lanka. Photo: BBC. Mr Withange said fish, turtles and dolphins had died and washed up on beaches. Many of them have turned green, indicating that the body is contaminated with metals and chemicals. “In a couple of years, if you catch a tuna, there’s a good chance it’s still poisoned,” Mr Withange said. “This chemical buildup is a serious problem.” “People should be informed about this,” he added. “The X-Press Pearl is now a toxic ship. Anything from this ship that washes ashore is very poisonous. People shouldn’t even touch them.”

The latest update of the iOS 14 operating system seems to focus only on bug fixes and performance improvements to provide the best performance and enhance the user experience during use. These beta versions can be easily downloaded through the Apple Developer Center for those signed up for the beta program, or through an over-the-air update on devices running the beta software. Early public betas are usually officially released within a few days of a developer beta. Currently, users who have previously signed up for the experience can download iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7 beta 2 on their devices by going to Settings -> General -> Software Update. Earlier, Apple suddenly released beta 1 of iOS 14.7, iPadOS 14.7, tvOS 14.7, watchOS 7.6 and macOS 11.5 on May 19, followed by a few days of public release of iOS 14.6, iPadOS 14.6 versions. , tvOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5, and macOS Big Sur 11.4. The HomePod OS has also received its second developer beta update. However, users are recommended to back up all data on the device before participating in Apple’s trial program. When something goes wrong and you want to revert to the previous version of the operating system (currently iOS 14.6), you will need a backup of your old data. However, users should not install the beta for major devices, because of the possibility of data loss or other problems. According to 9to5mac

Picture for illustration purposes only. (Source: VNA) To effectively organize activities in response to “World Oceans Day, Vietnam Sea and Islands Week; On World Environment Day and Action Month for the Environment in 2021, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued 19 propaganda slogans to widely spread the green message, contributing to the realization of the “double goal” – medium epidemic prevention and control, while protecting the environment and developing socio-economic. Information to reporters of VietnamPlus Online Newspaper on the afternoon of June 3, a representative of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment said with the theme “Ocean: Life and Livelihood,” this year’s World Oceans Day (June 8). delivering a message highlighting the diversity of marine ecosystems, spreading the meaning of the ocean to human livelihoods and the living resources of species on Earth. Along with spreading the above message, Vietnam Sea and Islands Week 2021 (from June 1 to 8) is also selected with the theme “Protecting oceans and sustainable development of marine livelihoods in Vietnam.” This is one of the goals set out to concretize the contents of the Government’s Resolution 26/NQ-CP on promulgating the Master Plan and the Government’s 5-year plan to implement Resolution No. 36-NQ. /TW of the Eighth Conference of the 12th Party Central Committee on the Strategy for Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Marine Economy to 2030, with a Vision to 2045. To effectively implement response activities World Oceans Day , Vietnam Sea and Islands Week, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued 9 propaganda slogans, including: Protecting the sovereignty of sea and islands is the responsibility and obligation of each citizen; join hands to contribute to the homeland sea and island; Hoang Sa and Truong Sa are always in our hearts; unite, take initiative in overcoming difficulties in maintaining Vietnam’s sovereignty over sea and islands; Green economy for the sustainable development of Vietnam’s seas and islands. The next slogan is to ensure people’s livelihood for sustainable development of Vietnam’s marine economy; take action for the sustainable development of oceans and marine ecosystems; sustainable development of the marine economy – no one is left behind; Protecting oceans from plastic is protecting our future. Picture for illustration purposes only. (Source: VNA) For World Environment Day and Action Month for the Environment, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment said that in 2021, the United Nations Environment Program chooses the theme of World Environment Day (June 5) as “Revival of the World Environment Day”. ecosystem recovery” with the message of gathering and solidarity to protect and revive ecosystems, for the benefit of people and nature. So, in response to the theme World Environment Day this year, implementing the United Nations’ commitment to Decade of Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030), promoting activities to reverse the degradation of ecosystems and protect our country’s environment, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued 10 main propaganda slogans such as: Living in harmony with nature – conservation of biodiversity; The Earth needs us! let’s unite against climate change; prevent and reverse the loss of biodiversity ecosystems. In particular, the slogans also aim to change behavior from small things such as: use utensils from recycled materials; fishing in the wrong way destroys the biological balance; using green raw materials is contributing to environmental protection; environmental pollution from the use of pesticides, single-use plastic products and non-biodegradable plastic bags; rational use of biodiversity resources; biodiversity – life sustaining journey; act for nature – our responsibility. On that basis, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment called on ministries, departments, branches, central and local mass organizations, organizations and individuals to jointly come up with initiatives to restore Vietnam’s ecosystem at the same time. determined to act synchronously to implement the following solutions based on nature; building and implementing circular economy models, sustainable use and optimization of natural resources. At the local level, the locality needs to thoroughly solve the problems Environmental pollution from waste, garbage; collect waste on both sides and on sea water, rivers, streams, ponds and lakes, restore vegetation on wetlands; control fishing activities in a sustainable way; encouraging the implementation of environmental protection works, serving the interests of the community…/.

Theme of World Environment Day 2021: “Ecosystem Restoration”. (Photo: nationbytes.com) On June 5, 1972, on the opening day of the first World Environment Conference held in Stockholm, Sweden, World Environment Day was officially proclaimed by the United Nations Environment Program. During the session on December 15, 1972, the United Nations General Assembly (UN) issued an official resolution. Since then, World Environment Day June 5 has been solemnly celebrated in more than 100 countries around the world. The purpose of World Environment Day is to focus worldwide attention on the importance of the environment and to encourage political attention and environmental action. This event makes environmental issues humane; empowering people to be active agents of equitable and sustainable development; improve communities’ understanding of the key role in changing behavior towards environmental issues; ensure all nations and peoples enjoy a safer and more prosperous future. 2021: Launching Ecosystem Recovery World Environment Day 2021 will see the start of the “Decade of Ecosystem Restoration”. The UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration is a rallying call to protect and revitalize ecosystems worldwide, for the benefit of people and nature. Ecosystems play an extremely important role in human life, providing people with invaluable benefits such as stabilizing the climate, purifying the air, providing oxygen, providing water, food, etc. medicine… In addition, ecosystems are also habitats for wildlife species. However, ecosystems are currently experiencing the fastest degradation rates in human history because they are facing enormous threats such as deforestation; water pollution of lakes, rivers and streams; wetlands become dry; coastal and marine areas are degraded and overexploited. According to the study, the degradation of land and marine ecosystems reduces the well-being of 3.2 billion people and causes an estimated 10% loss of global gross product annually due to the loss of species and ecosystem services. Currently, about 20% of the planet’s vegetation surface shows trends in productivity reductions related to erosion, depletion and pollution in all parts of the world. By 2050, degradation and climate change could reduce crop yields globally by 10% and up to 50% in some regions. In response to this situation, on March 1, 2021, the United Nations General Assembly declared the period 2021 – 2030 as the “Decade of Ecosystem Restoration” to scale up the restoration of ecosystems. degraded and destroyed ecosystems to combat the climate crisis, increase food security, water resources and biodiversity. Ecosystem Restoration means assisting in the restoration of degraded or destroyed ecosystems, as well as preserving intact ecosystems. Healthier ecosystems, with richer biodiversity, offer more benefits to humans such as more fertile soils, greater fish and wood production, and greater amounts of stored greenhouse gases. . All types of ecosystems can be restored, including forests, farmland, cities, wetlands, and oceans. Recovery initiatives can be launched by almost anyone, from governments and development agencies to businesses, communities and individuals. Because there are many and varied causes of ecosystem degradation and at different scales. The UN’s “Decade of Ecosystem Restoration” runs from 2021 to 2030, which is also the final deadline of the Sustainable Development Goals and the timeline that scientists have identified as the foundation. Last chance to avert catastrophic climate change. Only with healthy ecosystems can we enhance people’s livelihoods, limit disease, combat climate change and prevent the collapse of biodiversity.

Elephants and giraffes inhabit Hwange National Park. Photo: Reuters According to the United Nations Commission on Biological Diversity, Earth’s ecosystems – the foundation of life – are being degraded at an unprecedented rate. Biodiversity provides 18 basic services globally to sustain human activities and development. However, these 14/18 contributions of nature are on a global downward trend. In addition, the rate of forest cover has decreased from 31.6% to 30.6% in the period 1990-2015. Coral reef ecosystems have the highest decline in survival index, between 1970 and 2015 it has decreased by 35% to 25% of the studied species are threatened with extinction. About 7 million other species of animals and plants are also at risk of “disappearing” due to human impacts. Meanwhile, the consumption of wild animals and habitat destruction have made infectious diseases more likely to spread to humans. The weaker the “health” of the ecosystem, the more fragile the immune “wall” between humans and pathogens. Without a change in the way people treat nature, future pandemics will occur frequently, cost many lives and severely impact the global economy. The severity is much greater than what the COVID-19 pandemic has caused to the world today. The loss of biodiversity and climate change have been threatening the progress of global sustainable development. According to the United Nations, the livelihoods of more than 3 billion people around the world depend on marine and coastal biodiversity, while 1.6 billion people make a living from forests. Therefore, the conservation of species on Earth is no longer in the framework of “altruism” but plays an important role in ensuring human life. In a statement kicking off the UN Decade for Ecosystem Restoration, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the Earth was approaching a “point of no return” of deforestation, pollution of rivers and oceans. ocean, plowed lawns… seem to have fallen into oblivion. He stated: “We are destroying the very ecosystems that are the foundation of society. The degradation of the natural world is destroying the very food, water and resources needed for humans and other living things. animals exist, as well as the lives of 3.2 billion people – or 40% of the world’s population.” In 2010, in the city of Nagoya (Aichi Prefecture, Japan), about 190 countries participating in the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity adopted an ambitious 2020 action strategy to reduce pressure from society. human society towards the natural world, conservation of biodiversity. Within the framework of this convention, countries have set 20 goals on biodiversity by 2020 to conserve biodiversity and restore ecosystems globally. The decisions of the 12th, 13th and 14th stakeholder meetings of the Convention on Biological Diversity all called for the parties to the convention to develop and adopt ecosystem restoration plans. Some of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development goals are related to ecosystem restoration that require urgent global action if they are to be achieved. The Ramsar Convention’s Strategic Plan 2016-2024 also includes goals for wetland ecosystem restoration to conserve biodiversity and adapt to climate change. However, as ecosystems continue to degrade rapidly, marine ecosystems, from coastal to deep sea, are currently suffering the heaviest losses in history due to human activities. In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Forest and Global Change, scientists found that only 3% of the world’s land area (excluding Antarctica) is still ecologically intact, with populations of healthy primitive animal body and undisturbed habitat. Global natural biodiversity is severely reduced by modern farming techniques; deforestation; habitat destruction in marshlands and in the ocean… The report of the Intergovernmental Forum on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services also indicates that the global rate of species extinction has increased at least tens to hundreds of times higher than the average rate. over the past 10 million years and continues to grow rapidly. It is estimated that about 7 million species are at risk of extinction in the next 30 years; 3/4 of the world’s bird species are endangered; A quarter of mammals are likely to disappear from the Earth. Great Barrier Reef on Orpheus Island, Australia. Photo: AFP/VNA On the other hand, the Aichi goals by 2020 are almost all unattainable. Of the 20 Aichi goals, only 4 have a high probability of achieving, the remaining goals are rated as low or unattainable. This report, together with the Convention on Biological Diversity, highlights the need for the world to take urgent efforts now and take effective action to stop the serious ecological degradation that is taking place. The United Nations has designated 2021-2030 as the decade of ecosystem restoration based on proposals from more than 70 countries, with the goal of accelerating worldwide efforts to prevent and reverse the degradation of ecosystems. ecosystems and raise awareness of the importance of ecosystems to human life. The United Nations emphasized that the restoration and conservation of ecosystems make an important contribution to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Multicultural Framework. global biodiversity. The UN recommends that countries strengthen political will, mobilize resources, improve capacity in scientific research, and cooperate internationally to create driving force for ecosystem restoration at national, regional and international levels. local; mainstreaming ecosystem restoration into national development policies and plans, thereby creating opportunities for ecosystems to increase their resilience and the opportunity to maintain and improve livelihoods for all. people. Countries develop and implement policies and plans to prevent ecosystem degradation, in accordance with national laws and priorities, and develop and strengthen initiatives to enhance recovery effectiveness. Ecosystem; create conditions for synergies and consensus on an overall view to achieve national commitments and priorities through ecosystem restoration; promote sharing of experiences and good practices in ecosystem conservation and restoration. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized: “Fortunately, the Earth is resilient and we still have time to reverse the damage we have caused. By restoring ecosystems with the With unprecedented efforts to heal the Earth, we can accelerate a transformation that contributes to the achievement of all the Sustainable Development Goals.” Achieving these goals will not only protect the planet’s resources, but will also help create millions of new jobs by 2030, generate more than $7 trillion in profits a year, and help erase the planet, Guterres said. poverty. Ru Cha primary mangrove forest in Huong Phong commune, Huong Tra town, Thua Thien – Hue province (Vietnam) has an area of ​​​​about 5 hectares, has the function of preventing salinity, protecting aquatic resources and the mainland. Photo: Ho Cau/VNA Vietnam is currently in the group of countries with the most important and diverse ecosystems in the world, both in terms of marine and terrestrial ecosystems (especially forest and mangrove ecosystems). Vietnam currently has 173 protected areas with a total area of ​​over 2.5 million hectares, including 33 national parks, 66 nature reserves, 18 species and habitat conservation areas and 56 landscape protection zones. In particular, 9 sites are recognized as “world biosphere reserves”, 3 are “world natural heritage sites” recognized by UNESCO, 9 ramsar sites (wetlands), 10 ASEAN heritage garden. As one of the active members of the international community, Vietnam always strives to protect and develop natural ecosystems, biological species, and rich, endemic, precious and rare genetic resources. and has achieved many remarkable achievements. In addition, Vietnam is also committed to joining hands with countries in the region and around the world, working together to reverse the loss of biodiversity by 2030 for sustainable development. In the words of UN Secretary-General Guterres, the next 10 years are “the last chance” for humans to heal their own “wounds” to the Earth, preventing climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. Only with strong action can people end these 10 years with a bright vision: living in peace with nature and ensuring a better future for all.

Maldives https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ Maldives is made up of 1,200 islands and 26 coral reefs. A beautiful underwater world of corals and other ecological patches. However, due to the warming of the ocean, especially the El Nino phenomenon in 1998, a sizable part of the coral reefs have died and bleached. But in the past few years, coral reefs have recovered significantly. Great Barrier Reef – Australia https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ With about 3,000 separate reefs and 900 islands, the Great Barrier Reef stretches for nearly 2,600 km, in the middle of the sea of ​​nearly 350,000 square kilometers. This reef is located in the Coral Sea, northeast of Queensland, part of this reef area of ​​the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park of the same name. The Great Barrier is considered to have an extremely diverse and rich marine ecosystem, where many species of creatures listed in the Red Book are in danger. In 1981, the Great Barrier was recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site, and is considered by CNN as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. New Caledonian Reef – Pacific Ocean https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ The 1,500 km long New Caledonian Reef surrounds the Grande Terre. The average depth of the coral reefs here is about 25m, 30km from the coast. The corals in this area are quite diverse in species. There are also about 1,000 species of fish and rare animals such as green turtles. Coral reefs in the Red Sea https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ The Red Sea lies between Africa and Asia, where coral reefs are 5,000-7,000 years old. The length of coral reefs is up to 1,900 km, mainly on the sea border of Israel, Egypt, and Djibouti. Rainbow Reef – Fiji (Pacific) https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ Rainbow Reef is perhaps one of the most colorful coral reefs, it is literally an underwater rainbow, home to nearly 1,200 types of fish and 230 species of multicolored coral. Tubbataha Reef – Philippines https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea is a protected marine reserve in Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. These reefs are made up of two atolls, North Atoll and South Atoll, separated by a canal about 5 miles (8 km) deep. This is one of the most famous diving spots in the Philippines because of its amazing coral reefs. It is also an ecosystem of 600 species of fish, 360 species of coral, 11 types of sharks, 13 types of whales and dolphins. Coral reef in Raja Ampat archipelago – Indonesia https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ Raja Ampat Islands are recognized as having the most diverse marine life in the world, There are more than 1,500 species of fish, 537 species of coral and 699 species of krill found in Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat is located in the heart of the Coral Triangle. According to Conservation International, this large island of Indonesia has one of the most diverse marine ecosystems in the world with 75% of the world’s coral species found here. Belize Barrier Reef https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ The Belize Barrier Reef is a series of coral reefs that stretch along the coast of Belize, approximately 300 meters (980 ft) offshore in the north and 40 km (25 mi) in the south coast. It is known as a 300 km long part of the Mesoamerican Reef System which runs 900 km continuously from Cancún on the northeastern tip of the Yucatán peninsula through the Maya Riviera down to Honduras making it a major reef. world third. There are many species of flora and fauna including: 70 species of hard coral, 36 species of soft coral, 500 species of fish, hundreds of species of invertebrates, but it is estimated that only 10% of coral species and species of coral have been discovered. 90% of species need to be studied. Bonaire Reef https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ Bonaire Reef in the Dutch Caribbean is where you can see corals of all colors, including pink, green, yellow and bright purple, also known as a diver’s paradise. Coral Reef at Andros, Bahamas https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ The reefs stretching from the sea east of Andros Island, Bahamas are famous for more than 160 species of fish and corals living in the western Atlantic Ocean. It covers an area of ​​about 6,000 square kilometers and has suffered considerable wear and tear due to the harmful effects of the surrounding environment. L. Trang https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/

Illustration. The Prime Minister, on June 1, signed Decision No. 830/QD-TTg approving the program “Protecting and supporting children to interact healthy and creatively in the online environment for the period 2021-2025”. This is the first time that Vietnam has issued a Program at the national level specifically on the issue of child protection in the online environment. The program “Protecting and supporting children to have healthy and creative interactions in the online environment for the period of 2021-2025” aims at dual goals: Protecting the secrets of private life and preventing and dealing with behaviors taking advantage of the online environment to abuse children, with special attention being paid to equipping children with age-appropriate knowledge and skills (digital immune system) so that children can self-identify and be able to ability to protect themselves in the online environment; Maintain a healthy network environment, develop an ecosystem of Vietnamese products and applications for children to learn, connect and entertain in a creative way. The program is highly interdisciplinary with the participation of many state management agencies including: Ministry of Information and Communications, Ministry of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs, Ministry of Education and Training, Ministry of Public Security; the coordination of socio-political organizations: Vietnam Fatherland Front, Vietnam Women’s Union, Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee; the participation of information and communication enterprises, press agencies; and especially the involvement of parents, teachers and caregivers. In order to effectively implement the goal of protecting the secrets of private life and preventing and dealing with acts of taking advantage of the cyber environment to abuse children, at the same time, maintaining a healthy online environment and developing the ecosystem. By embracing Vietnamese products and applications for children to learn, connect, and entertain in a creative way, the program has introduced many innovative initiatives, tasks, and breakthrough solutions, specifically: Deploying new technology solutions (artificial intelligence, big data…) to automatically collect and analyze early warning, prevent/handle content that violates the law on children, inappropriate content suitable for children. Establishing and organizing activities of the Network to rescue and protect children in the online environment with the main tasks of raising awareness and sharing experiences of child protection in the online environment; receive, classify, transfer, and promptly handle complaints and problems arising from children in the online environment; Develop and implement programs and activities to support and encourage businesses to develop initiatives and provide information security technical solutions to protect children from interacting safely in the online environment; propose a pilot mechanism to order businesses to provide products and services developed by Vietnamese enterprises to support children’s creative interaction in the online environment. Integrate online notification channels on issues related to children in the online environment with the National Child Protection Switchboard No. 111; towards forming a single application on the network environment to reflect and share issues related to children. Develop and integrate into the educational program the training of “digital skillset” for children by age, including a number of contents and skills such as knowledge about the Internet, social networks; minimum information security skills; protect personal information online; how to recognize when being exploited or violated in the network environment and where information and reflection are needed… Implement technical solutions at schools to monitor, block and filter access to illegal content and inappropriate content for students of each age group. Previously, on May 26, the Minister of Information and Communications issued Decision No. 716/QD-BTTTT on the establishment of a network to rescue and protect children in the online environment. This network with the participation of many agencies, organizations and businesses acts as an interdisciplinary organization, helping the Minister of Information and Communications to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of state management and real results. performing the tasks of preventing child abuse in the online environment, raising social awareness and creating a safe and healthy online environment for children.

1. Which province in the West has 2 national parks? Kien Giang
Ca Mau
Both of the above provinces Kien Giang and Ca Mau are provinces in the West with 2 national parks. Kien Giang has Phu Quoc National Park and U Minh Thuong National Park. Ca Mau has Mui Ca Mau National Park and U Minh Ha National Park. Image: Tran Trung Hieu. 2. U Minh Thuong National Park is located in which district in Kien Giang? U Minh District
U Minh Thuong District
U Minh Ha District U Minh Thuong National Park is located in U Minh Thuong district of Kien Giang province, with a total area of ​​more than 8,000 hectares. This is a place to preserve the unique alum-laden Melaleuca forest ecosystem on peatland in the country. U Minh Thuong National Park is also on the list of ASEAN Heritage Parks. Image: Brother .nguyen.944 . 3. In what year was Phu Quoc National Park upgraded from Phu Quoc Nature Reserve? 2001
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2021 In 2001, Phu Quoc Nature Reserve was upgraded to Phu Quoc National Park, 20 years now. Located in the north of the island, this is a place to preserve the island’s tropical forest ecosystem with genetic resources of rare flora and fauna, a tourist destination for tourists to explore when coming to the pearl island of Phu Quoc in Kien Giang. Image: Instaudreyttt . 4. Ca Mau Cape National Park belongs to which world biosphere reserve? Ca Mau Peninsula Biosphere Reserve
Cape Ca Mau World Biosphere Reserve
World Biosphere Reserve Ca Mau Mangrove Forest Located in two districts of Ngoc Hien and Nam Can of Ca Mau province, Mui Ca Mau National Park belongs to the world Biosphere Reserve of Ca Mau Cape, recognized by UNESCO in 2009. Coming here, visitors can experience experience through the mangroves, enjoy the cuisine of the cape, visit the iconic works… Photo: Le Thanh Long. 5. An outstanding feature of U Minh Ha National Park? Melaleuca forest ecosystem on peat land
Tropical wet lowland forest ecosystem
Lowland dipterocarp forest ecosystem Located in 2 districts of U Minh and Tran Van Thoi in Ca Mau province, U Minh Ha National Park is a place to preserve the typical Melaleuca forest ecosystem on peatland typical of the Mekong Delta. This is also the habitat of many valuable species of birds and mammals. Image: Dang Minh Quang . 6. In addition to the four national parks mentioned above, what other national parks are there in the Western region? Ben En National Park
Xuan Thuy National Park
Tram Chim National Park In addition to national parks such as U Minh Thuong, U Minh Ha, Phu Quoc, and Mui Ca Mau, the western region also has Tram Chim National Park, in Tam Nong district, Dong Thap province. Like a miniature Dong Thap Muoi, Tram Chim has nearly 200 species of water birds, accounting for about a quarter of all bird species in Vietnam, according to the Dong Thap Tourism Portal. Image: Tonkin . 7. Famous bird species in Tram Chim National Park? Red-headed crane
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Hemorrhoids The red-crowned crane is a famous bird in Tram Chim National Park. According to the unit’s website, this bird is also known as the bald-necked crane, the oriental large crane, has high value both in terms of aesthetics and biology, and is listed in the Red Book of Vietnam and the world. The red-crowned crane is also considered a symbol of Dong Thap province. Image: My An. The only island city in Vietnam Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), with an area of ​​​​about 56,700 hectares, is a destination attracting domestic and foreign tourists. The island city has white sand beaches, clear sea water and developed tourism services.

To demonstrate the powerful “evolutionary” potential of workspaces in contemporary cities, Toong continues to introduce a new project, focusing on a multi-functional experience ecosystem. The land at 188 Vo Thi Sau covers an area of ​​1250m2, located in the alley opposite the City Children’s House, formerly the Vice Presidential Palace of Saigon. From front to back, the space is reasonably distributed with areas that are both isolated and meet at the same time in a large central space. The project follows this layout to build an ecosystem of offices, places of work and rest for the contemporary business class. The two side compartments were redesigned to become a unique office for the business, bearing the sound of contemporary “factories” with high ceilings and abundant light. The rear part of the house is planned into a utility complex with meeting rooms, open pantry areas and quiet bedrooms. The sky is wide with bold slices of contemporary architecture. In the expanded space, Toong plans to develop more artists’ studios, creative commercial spaces and working rooms for 5-10 people. Posts: Beautiful News

The program has “dual goals” including: Protecting the secrets of private life and preventing and dealing with acts of taking advantage of the online environment to abuse children, with special emphasis on equipping children knowledge and skills appropriate for each age (digital immune system) so that children can self-identify and protect themselves in the online environment. The second goal, the program maintains a healthy network environment, develops an ecosystem of Vietnamese products and applications for children to learn, connect, and entertain in a creative way. Program to protect and support children to have healthy and creative interactions in the online environment for the period of 2021-2025 It is considered to be highly interdisciplinary with the participation of the Ministry of Information and Communications, the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Education and Training and the Ministry of Public Security. In addition, the program also received the coordination of socio-political organizations, Vietnam Fatherland Front, Vietnam Women’s Union, Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee. Information and communication enterprises, press agencies also participate and implement the program. The program also introduced many breakthrough initiatives, tasks and solutions. One of them is deploying new technology solutions (artificial intelligence, big data…) to automatically collect and analyze early warning, prevent/process content that violates the law on children , the content is not suitable for children. The program to establish and organize activities of the Network to rescue and protect children in the online environment with the main tasks of raising awareness and sharing experiences of child protection in the online environment; receive, classify, transfer, and promptly handle complaints and problems arising from children in the online environment. Develop and implement programs and activities to support and encourage enterprises to develop initiatives and provide information security technical solutions to protect children from interacting safely in the online environment; propose a pilot mechanism to order businesses to provide products and services developed by Vietnamese enterprises to support children’s creative interaction in the online environment. Integrate online notification channels on issues related to children in the online environment with the National Child Protection Switchboard No. 111; towards forming a single application on the network environment to reflect and share issues related to children. Develop and integrate into the educational program the training of “digital skills” for children by age, including a number of contents and skills such as knowledge about the Internet, social networks; minimum information security skills; protect personal information online; how to recognize when being exploited or violated in the network environment and where information and reflection are needed… Implement technical solutions at schools to monitor, block and filter access to illegal content and inappropriate content for students of each age group. The promulgation of the above program is to concretize a step of the implementation of Resolution No. 121/2020/QH14 dated June 19, 2020 of the National Assembly on continuing to strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of policies and laws. law on the prevention and control of child abuse. This move is also a strong message, demonstrating the Government’s determination to protect the future generation of digital citizens, towards building and maintaining a safe and healthy online environment for children to unleash their creativity. create. Nguyen Son The entire Program ‘Protecting and supporting children to have healthy and creative interactions on the internet’ ‘

At nearly 11 pm, inside the “mangrove forest” near Hung Vuong Bridge (Phan Thiet City) there was still a flash of flashlight. Everyone here is familiar with the image of a lonely man rowing a basket boat, pulling a net in the night. Every day, Mr. Tran Van Phuong regularly casts nets to catch shrimp and fish in this mangrove flora. In the afternoon, taking advantage of the big water, Mr. Phuong dropped more than 50 nets, waiting for a bountiful evening. At night, the sound of frogs intermingled with the buzzing sound of mosquitoes. “If there is no incense, the mosquitoes will cover your face”, said Mr. Phuong while pushing the oars and bringing the basket into the deep creek. Making a living in the “mangrove” Mr. Tran Van Phuong (53 years old, Phu Hai ward) was born and raised in Phan Thiet. He has witnessed the rapid change of the city in the past few years. In his youth, Mr. Phuong followed the boat to the sea. At one point he gathered enough capital to build his own boat. However, later, he was not strong enough, fishing less and less, so this fisherman sold the boat and returned with a basket on the river. Over the past 10 years, Mr. Phuong and his basket boat have been visiting every corner of the mangrove flora. Every day, he gets a few pounds of crabs, fish, and shrimps… He brings them all to the market and sells them for about 300,000-500,000 VND. The 53-year-old man worked hard to remove some fish from the net. Late at night, the space is quieter, only the sound of the nets being pulled up. “Every day, it is 3-4 am to come back, in time for the housewife to bring shrimp and fish to the market to sell,” Mr. Phuong said. The basket boat and the other pile of nets are the means by which Mr. Phuong makes a living and feeds his two school-age children. For a coastal resident like Mr. Phuong, the basket is associated with a lifetime. The next morning, he returned to the work of washing, washing and arranging the nets to take advantage of 15:00 to go to the “forest” to drop the nets. Mr. Phuong recalls that in the past, this “forest” was just a shrimp pond, a salt marsh, after many people failed to do business, they left it. Over time, mangroves and cork trees grow thicker and taller. For nearly 20 years, this place has formed a green “mangrove forest” surrounded by Cau Ke river. From there, birds and storks fly home. In the early morning of the end of April, taking advantage of the water in the river along the “forest” to almost dry up, Mr. Truong Van Ty (Thanh Hai ward) and some fishermen in the area brought tools to find snails. Tying a series of plastic basins to his body, Mr. Ty waded into the river, using a homemade net to pull the brass to be the surface of the water. Continuously like that for about 2-3 hours, the plastic bowls are full of small and long snails. Every year, from about after Tet to the end of the third lunar month, people around Cau Ke River take advantage of raking snails. Snail is an aquatic species with long body, pointed tail, living in brackish coastal waters. In the past few years, they have been bought by many lobster farms as food for shrimp. The closer to noon, the bigger the tide, the water in the middle of the river rose above the head, that’s when Mr. Ty finished his work of scratching snails. On average, Mr. Ty rakes 7-8 sacks of snails every day. “This job is also easy, every 3 hours of continuous work also earns 700,000-800,000 VND for snails,” said Mr. Ty. Like Mr. Phuong, Mr. Truong Van Ty is one of many workers in Phan Thiet who live on this “mangrove”. Retain the entire submerged flora Many people in Phan Thiet city shared that when the Hung Vuong road (the route connecting the center of Phan Thiet city with Mui Ne tourist area) was widened, the new “mangrove forest” was revealed and known to many people. This wetland flora is surrounded by Cau Ke river, located in 3 wards of Phu Thuy, Phu Hai and Thanh Hai, creating a green patch and a unique ecosystem in the heart of Phan Thiet city. The “mangrove” area, also known as project area 5 (Hung Vuong Park), covers an area of ​​more than 32 hectares, which was planned as a park, green tree and sports area. However, in 2009, this place was adjusted to the planning, about 12 hectares used to build residential areas, trade and services, traffic and the park part is about 20 hectares. The separation of 12 hectares for residential, commercial and service areas for the province to organize land auctions for money to build the park. After the inspection trip in April 2021, Binh Thuan Provincial Party Secretary Duong Van An said that it is necessary to keep the entire area of ​​this wetland with regenerated trees as a green park, developing a special ecosystem. this, keep the green lung for Phan Thiet city. Share with Zing Secretary Duong Van An said that the land fund to develop residential areas or commercial services in Phan Thiet City is still very much, it is possible to organize land auctions in other places. “Many places people spend money to plant more mangroves, while here there is a rare population of regenerative wetland plants that need to be kept. If you build a residential area here, Phan Thiet will lose it. part of the flooded ecological zone cannot be regenerated,” said Mr. An. “The Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee has concluded and assigned the Provincial People’s Committee to study and propose solutions to protect and develop the wetland ecosystem in this land, and report to the Provincial People’s Council to adjust the planning in the direction of retaining all this land to make ecological park and some suitable public works”, Party Secretary Duong Van An added. That means no more “cutting” of land for residential areas. According to Mr. Duong Van An, the province will renovate this place into a flooded ecological park, based on the existing space and population of trees, creeks and lakes. “The outside of the canal will be built embankments to protect, prevent erosion, landslides, create pedestrian and bicycle paths around the area. Inside, the creeks connect to the flood drainage channel to get water and create conditions. For aquatic species to develop, it is possible to build a pedestrian bridge system, create a walkway under the trees for people to walk, exercise… or build mounds of land for young people to come and live activities. picnic”, Mr. An said about the idea of ​​preserving and developing a population of submerged plants in the heart of Phan Thiet.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Photo: THX/VNA Human happiness and well-being can be greatly improved by prioritizing nature-based solutions – United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres affirmed at the Fifth Session of the United Nations Conference. The United Nations Environment Council took place in February. This message was reiterated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the occasion of this year’s International Day of Biodiversity, 22 May, that each of us plays an important role in protecting biodiversity and protecting nature by establish balance in the relationship between man and the Earth. Or to put it more simply, choosing a lifestyle in harmony with nature is the best way for people to develop sustainably and avoid the risk of new diseases, because humans are an important piece of the puzzle. natural change. This is also the theme of the International Day of Biodiversity May 22 this year: “We are part of the solution – For nature.” Biodiversity has long been a global issue. Currently, there are millions of plant and animal species that are in danger of extinction due to human impacts. According to the report of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), there are 5 main causes of biodiversity loss which are changes in land use demand; overexploitation of wild animals and plants; Climate Change; environmental pollution and invasive alien organisms. Meanwhile, the process of globalization is increasing the movement of species beyond the inherent natural range through tourism, trade, etc., disrupting native ecosystems and the environment. The year 2021 is considered an important milestone in the conservation of ecosystems on Earth, marking the 10th anniversary of the UN declaration of the period 2011-2020 as the “United Nations Decade on Biodiversity”. is the transition step for a new phase “Decade of Ecosystem Restoration” (period 2021-2030). 10 years ago, then UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on all humanity to protect biodiversity on Earth, emphasizing that sustainable human development depends heavily on diversity. this. At that time, the head of the United Nations emphasized that people can never get precious opportunities and miracles from nature, such as natural medicines to cure incurable diseases, when many ecosystems are permanently destroyed or the land becomes unusable. From this perspective to the health crisis related to COVID-19 that the world is grappling with, people are increasingly aware that biodiversity and ecosystems are tied to human survival and Protecting nature and ecosystems also means protecting our own lives. However, the UN warns that the rate at which biodiversity loss is occurring is unprecedented. In a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Forest and Global Change, scientists estimate that only 3% of the world’s land area (excluding Antarctica) is still ecologically intact, with healthy primitive animal populations and undisturbed habitats. One million species of plants and animals out of a total of 8 million species on Earth are on the verge of extinction. Some scientists think that the sixth mass extinction on Earth is beginning and will have serious consequences for food, clean water and air. The theme of this year’s International Day of Biodiversity is a continuation of the 2020 theme “Our solutions are available in nature”. This is seen as a reminder that biodiversity is still an important solution, an option for sustainable development. Therefore, from nature-based solutions to climate, health, food security, drinking water and sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity is the foundation on which people around the world can Build back better. According to the United Nations, the livelihoods of more than 3 billion people around the world depend on marine and coastal biodiversity, while 1.6 billion people make a living from forests. The conservation of species on Earth is no longer in the framework of “altruism” but plays an important role in ensuring human life. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic forces people to rethink the protective role of biodiversity against infectious diseases. There is evidence that biodiversity loss can increase the number of cases of communicable diseases. infection from animals to humans. In fact, 70% of infectious diseases spreading in recent years originate in animals. Therefore, the more the “health” of the ecosystem declines, the more fragile the immune “wall” between humans and pathogens will be. Looking back on 10 years of implementation of the “United Nations Decade on Biodiversity”, the world has recognized encouraging human progress in the conservation and restoration of biodiversity. According to a report by the World Conservation Monitoring Center of UNEP and the World Union for the Conservation of Nature, 22.5 million square kilometers of land and ecosystems Inland waters along with 28.1 million square kilometers of coastline and oceans have been preserved in the past 10 years.Another encouraging result was also noted by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). 59 million hectares of forest have regenerated since 2000, enough to cover France.WWF emphasizes that protecting and restoring forests is a better climate change solution than planting trees because existing forests not only absorb more greenhouse gases but also protect wildlife and biodiversity. Ru Cha primary mangrove forest in Huong Phong commune, Huong Tra town, Thua Thien – Hue province (Vietnam) has an area of ​​about 5 hectares, has the function of preventing salinity, protecting aquatic resources and the mainland. Photo: Ho Cau/VNA Vietnam is one of the countries with the most important and diverse biodiversity in the world, both in terms of marine and terrestrial ecosystems (especially forest and mangrove ecosystems). To protect this “treasure” of nature, Vietnam officially ratified the Convention on Biological Diversity on October 17, 1994, and made great strides in the conservation of nature and biodiversity. As a result of this unremitting effort, a number of nature reserves in Vietnam have been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for their natural value, including three heritage sites. nature, 2 global geoparks, 9 bio-rights reserves and 2 wetlands located in two world bio-rights reserves. Vietnam also encourages the application of construction solutions to be effective and sustainable in terms of economy, society, and natural environment; promote the implementation of conservation and sustainable use models, apply the ecosystem approach in integrated management of coastal zones, river basins, sustainable forest management, focusing on the role and interests of communities. copper. However, Vietnam’s conservation efforts are currently facing many challenges, such as deforestation, illegal logging, over-exploitation, economic growth, and population pressures. . The COVID-19 that has raged for more than a year is a reminder of the close relationship between humans and nature, when humans themselves have been depleting resources faster than nature can regenerate. Therefore, only humans can make a change for nature, in other words, humans are the most important piece of the solution to protect biodiversity and nature on Earth.

Vietnam is valued as one of the world’s leading biodiversity countries In the face of a decline in biodiversity, the United Nations’ Biodiversity Commission (IPBES) has warned future pandemics will occur more often, kill more people and damage even worse. without a fundamental change in human behavior towards nature. Loss of biodiversity seriously affects people In fact, the use of natural resources for development activities has made ecosystems around the world degraded. Along with environmental pollution, biodiversity loss of ecological balance, climate change leads to serious health consequences, especially the recent epidemic situation, which profoundly affects the economy. global society. Thereby forcing people to recognize and raise their awareness of their actions with nature and with our own living environment. As we know biodiversity is important to humans, providing 18 basic services globally to sustain human activities and development. However, according to the assessment report on Biodiversity and Global Ecosystem Services of the Intergovernmental Forum on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES Report), the ratio of forest cover per globally, coral reef ecosystems have the highest decline in survival index and 25% of the species studied are threatened with extinction; Many species groups are assessed as highly threatened with extinction, in which the group with the highest percentage of species at risk of extinction are amphibians, mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. Besides, 3/4 of the land area on Earth has been seriously degraded due to human activities. Human impacts include unsustainable exploitation of the environment through deforestation, agricultural expansion, wildlife trade and consumption. These activities put people in increasingly close contact with wild and domestic animals, as well as the diseases they harbor. Accordingly, up to 850,000 viruses like the new strain of corona virus, exist in animals and can infect humans. Habitat destruction and insatiable consumption have made zoonotic diseases more likely to spread to humans in the future. Science has also shown that loss of biodiversity can promote disease transmission from animals to humans – on the other hand, if we keep biodiversity intact, it provides excellent tools to fight pandemics. As with diseases caused by corona viruses, US scientists found that about 75% of the intermediate hosts of many disease-causing viruses are primates, bats and mice. In 2020, a study investigating SARS-CoV-2 infection from 16 ferret farms in the Netherlands, was presented at the ESCMID Conference on Coronavirus Related Diseases held online from 23-25. -9, indicating that the virus is capable of infecting humans and ferrets and vice versa. And in fact, in Vietnam, there are also emerging serious and zoonotic diseases with the potential to develop into a pandemic. In recent years, Vietnam has been affected by SARS, avian influenza type A (H5N1), influenza A (H5N6) and pandemic influenza A (H1N1)… Therefore, in recent years, ministries, branches and localities need to strengthen activities to control wildlife trade and exploit migratory wild species according to Directive No. 29/CT-TTg of the Prime Minister Government on some urgent solutions for wildlife management and related guiding and operating documents; manage and control invasive alien species; restore degraded ecosystems; protect the natural landscape and biodiversity. As such, “Human activities cause climate change and biodiversity loss, and lead to the risk of pandemics due to the impact on the environment. Changes in land use; agricultural expansion and intensification; Unsustainable trade, production and consumption have damaged nature and increased contact between wildlife, domestic animals, pathogens and humans. This is the path to the pandemic.” According to Dr. Peter Daszak, President of the EcoHealth Alliance emphasized. Join hands to conserve biodiversity Pano propaganda on International Day of Biodiversity May 22 22 Currently, in Vietnam, the Government, the Prime Minister and all ministries and branches are interested in sustainable development, green economy, harmony, and nature. That is one of the factors that ensure 50% success in our journey to save biodiversity in Vietnam. And Vietnamese people have also realized their great responsibility in nature conservation, reducing the demand for wildlife consumption, and environmentally responsible consumption. This is a very favorable factor, the opportunity for Vietnam to not be lost on the world biodiversity map. The theme of the International Day of Biodiversity 2021 is “We’re part of the solution – For Nature”, selected and launched by the United Nations on a global scale. With the aim of raising public awareness of biodiversity, science has proven that biodiversity is the foundation of economy, food security, livelihoods and human health. join hands of the whole society to preserve nature and biodiversity – that is to protect our own life on earth. In response to the International Day of Biodiversity, in 2021, recently, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has sent a written request to the central ministries, departments, branches and mass organizations; People’s Committees of provinces and centrally run cities; socio-political organizations, mass organizations; Associations, corporations, enterprises and related units are interested in, directing, guiding and coordinating in organizing response activities. According to Mr. Le Cong Thanh – Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, “Vietnam is also protecting and conserving biodiversity with many policies and measures such as environmental impact assessment, integration of Objectives require the protection and conservation of nature and biodiversity in the planning strategies, socio-economic development programs from the central to local levels. Zoning and establishing conservation areas for endangered species with genetic resources of plant varieties, domestic animals and wild species, restoring forest ecology, coral reef ecosystems, sea palm trees. Planting green and greening bare land and bare hills. Then plant trees in urban areas, industrial parks, traffic routes and have very encouraging results.” Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic around the world, the International Day of Biodiversity 2021 will be celebrated through an online campaign. And the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment proposed to implement synchronously strategies, projects, tasks and solutions on research and application of nature-based solutions, approaching ecosystems in the process of building formulation of national, regional and provincial plannings; establishment and effective management of nature reserves; promote the implementation of conservation and sustainable use models; apply the ecosystem approach in integrated management of coastal zones, river basins, sustainable forest management, focusing on the role and interests of the community. As we all know, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha once said that: “Biodiversity conservation is an ethical issue”. That further shows that the relationship between humans and the natural environment is not only the morality between people but also our own responsibility and morality with nature. Making each of us need to better understand our responsibilities when life needs a clean environment to live, needs clean food to eat but destroys nature by human hands. Therefore, once again, it is necessary to recognize and be more aware of how to respect and harmonize people with “mother nature” – only then all pandemics and natural disasters will limit the occurrence of people in the future. . Le Cong Thanh – Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment in response to the International Day of Biodiversity: “Nature conservation, biodiversity conservation is the responsibility of each of us, practical actions are to plant more trees, say no to consuming wild animals, and actively protect rare and precious animals and plants. It is practical concrete action, small action, great meaning. Each person takes an action to spread and join hands to protect the environment. Protect life on our planet” “The health of people and ecosystems is increasingly connected. As humans encroach on nature and deplete vital habitats, the risks associated with disease are also increasing. Loss of biodiversity poses a threat to all aspects of life, including human health. In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic still raging, let’s each contribute to protecting biodiversity to prevent future pandemics. Mr. António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations

The Perpetual Coral Cemetery is part of the restoration and restoration of the marine environment. “As soon as I received his ashes from the crematorium, I suddenly thought about what it would be like to let him lie on the bottom of his favorite ocean, becoming a beautiful part of the ocean ecosystem,” recalls Brawley. Efforts to save corals Eternal Reefs is a funeral company based in Florida (USA). It is famous for the most “beautiful” burial method, which contributes to the regeneration of the marine ecosystem. The beginning of Eternal Reefs is quite simple. In the late 1980s, a pair of scuba diving friends, Don Brawley and Todd Barber, of the University of Georgia noticed that coral reefs were deteriorating. They decided to do something to stop the decline and quickly recover. After much discussion and design, Brawley and Barber were satisfied with the initiative of Reef balls. They use natural materials that both have good cohesion and attract marine life, molded into an upside-down, hollow bowl shape, with many circular holes all around. These holes allow water to pass through, avoiding being knocked over by the waves and allowing animals to get in and out. A bowl of coral can weigh from 800 – 4,000 pounds (360 – 1,800kg), sink and settle on the seabed forever. Its structure acts as a home for small animals, immediately attracting them to swim in. After just a few weeks, the artificially implanted coral tissues on the surface of the bowl grew, turning the bare bowl frame into a lively, eye-catching cluster of coral. Sea creatures flock to each other, forming diverse natural habitats. Immediately after its introduction, the coral bowl has become the most effective solution to save the ocean ecosystem. As of 2020, more than 70 countries have applied it to about 5,000 marine restoration projects, placing over 750,000 bowls across the ocean. Perfect submerged cemetery Family members are encouraged to make their own bowls of coral reefs. In early 1998, Brawley’s father-in-law, Carleton “Petey” Glen Palmer, died. During his life, Palmer was extremely fond of the sea, always wishing after death to still see the ocean floor. “Spray my ashes into the sea, where there are plenty of snapper and grouper,” he left a testament to Brawley. While sitting in memory of his father-in-law in front of the urn recently received from the crematorium, Brawley suddenly had a strange idea. That is to mix the ashes with the coral bowl casting mixture and start immediately. On May 1, 1998, Brawley buried his father-in-law and nine pioneers with a bowl of coral in Sarasota Beach, Florida. The first human ashes coral cemetery was born, after only a few months, it became a beautiful part of the underwater landscape. Or believe, sea lovers race to enjoy diving. Former marines, marine environmentalists, fishermen, divers, etc. who are about to be “near land far from heaven” warmly welcome Eternal Reefs. The sea grave coral bowl quickly became popular. Eternal Reefs allows and encourages bereaved families to participate in the process of making coral bowls, carving tombstones, launching… The location of the sea grave coral bowl is the reef area that has been designated for ecological restoration. In addition to the burial coral bowls, ordinary coral bowls are also placed, serving the regeneration of the marine environment. “2nd Life” After only a few months, the bowl of sea coral has turned into a home for a large number of sea creatures. On average each year, Eternal Reefs contributes 120 – 150 bowls of sea coral in thousands of artificial coral bowls. Depending on the size, the cost for a bowl of sea grave coral ranges from 4,000 – 7,500 USD (about 91 – 170 million VND). Eternal Reefs does not limit the number of ashes in a bowl of coral, so the bereaved can choose to bury one or more people. They are also allowed to attach memorial objects to the coral bowl, but must ensure that it is environmentally friendly. During the process of bringing the bowl of coral to the sea and launching it, the bereaved family can combine a farewell ceremony. Once placed on the seabed, the bowl of sea coral will stay in place forever. Relatives of the deceased have the right to visit, but are not allowed to move or collect. In recent years, in addition to those who work in the sea-related industry, Eternal Reefs also welcomes many other customers. Among these, there are many people who are parents who have met the fate of “silver-headed and green-headed”. They are too pitiful, want their lost child to have a second life and find salvation in the bowl of coral reefs. Compared with 750,000 bowls of artificial coral placed all over the seabed, the bowl of sea grave coral only accounts for a small number. However, Brawley believes it will make a big difference in burial customs around the world. In fact, the world is filled with more and more people who don’t want to rest in traditional ways. With the exception of marine grave coral bowls, many other ecological burial methods have also captured the attention. For example, composting corpses into soil, hydrolysis, releasing ashes into space…

The information and images collected by him are valuable documents to help scientists and experts of FFI discover the world’s second largest population of langurs in Kim Bang forest. After that, Mr. Hien volunteered to join the Community Conservation Team and was appointed as team leader. Thanks to this Community Conservation Team, from 2016-2018, the number of langurs recorded grew from 40 individuals to more than 100 individuals. Stories like Mr. Hien became the inspiration in the Program “Honoring organizations and individuals who have made great contributions to wildlife conservation in the period 2010-2020” in response to the International Day of Biodiversity. (22.5). The period 2010-2020 was declared by the United Nations General Assembly as the “United Nations Decade for Biodiversity”. Photo: vuonquocgiavuquang.vn. The period 2010-2020 has been declared by the United Nations General Assembly as the “United Nations Decade for Biodiversity” in order to achieve a shared commitment of countries to protect more than 8 million species of flora and fauna in the world. threatened to balance life on the planet. “Humanity may never know the precious opportunities of incurable diseases or other beneficial discoveries from nature because many ecosystems are permanently destroyed or soils are polluted. unusable,” said Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, calling on all humanity to protect the biodiversity on Earth. The call comes as biodiversity on Earth is declining at an increasingly faster rate. More than 1 million species are in danger of extinction. Human activities have changed 75% of the land surface and 66% of the ocean area. Vietnam is in the Top 16 countries with the highest biodiversity in the world, but biodiversity is under increasing pressure due to human activities and climate change. It is noteworthy that human activities are increasingly seriously harming the balance of nature. To counter this trend, over the past decade, many individuals, scientists and conservation organizations have worked to protect wildlife with a series of research, new species discovery and initiatives, jointly provide many effective conservation solutions in Vietnam. Some newly discovered species include Euscorpiopsis Cavernicola scorpion (in Ba Be district, Bac Kan province) and Vietbocap thienduongensis scorpion (Phong Nha – Ke Bang national park, Quang Binh province). The new findings not only have scientific significance but also have high practical value because scorpion venom is a potential natural raw material for the current and future pharmaceutical industry. In addition, precious tree species such as Moc Huong (Aristolochia), genus Arachniodes,… are also studied for their phylogenetic and evolutionary relationships to serve practical applications. Through research, many plant species with medicinal and production value are identified and have a reasonable conservation plan. Many organizations and individuals that have made great contributions to wildlife conservation in the period 2010-2020 also recognized many initiatives and solutions, contributing to improving the effectiveness of efforts of all levels, sectors and the whole society. association in species conservation. For example, the breeding solution has successfully preserved the white-crested pheasant – a rare endemic bird of Vietnam. The distribution area of ​​this rare chicken is in Quang Tri province, previously there were almost no birds and animals due to hunting, trapping and illegal wildlife trade. As a result, the population of the wild Lam pheasant decreased sharply, the last individuals were in danger of extinction. In addition, the breeding pairing of white-bellied Cao Cat (located in Section II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora – CITES) has also been successful, serving environmental education. and preserved in the future. Besides breeding solutions to conserve endangered species, other initiatives also focus on saving wildlife. In which, there are volunteer groups that have rescued 100 sea turtles, of which 94 individuals have been released into the sea; or the bear rescue process, bear farming in a semi-wild environment… These efforts contribute to changing people’s awareness of the importance of wildlife in the ecosystem associated with human life. In a recent report, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) said that 90% of Vietnamese people support closing the wildlife trade market; 91% support the closure of restaurants that sell illegal and unregulated wildlife.

The reaction comes after the New York Times revealed about the special relationship between Apple and China. Accordingly, Apple is accused of being a tool to help the Chinese government “monitor and censor user data”. Telegram “father” believes that Apple is selling outdated hardware devices at too high a price. In addition, the billionaire also criticized Apple’s business model and said that the company is “selling outdated hardware devices at too high a price to customers and locking them in the ecosystem of Apple. the firm”. “Every time I have to use the app on my iPhone, I feel like I have to go back to the Middle Ages. The 60 Hz screen of the iPhone offers an experience that is not as good as the 120 Hz screens on many Android smartphones today,” Durov shared. Not stopping there, the billionaire also added that outdated hardware is not the real problem of iPhones. The worst thing Apple is doing is not allowing users to install apps from sources other than the App Store. At the same time, users cannot use services other than iCloud to back up the device. In the past, the “father” of Telegram and Apple had many conflicts. In 2018, Apple removed the Telegram app from the App Store due to concerns about child pornography on the platform. In July 2020, Telegram accused Apple of monopolizing the European Commission. Most recently, in mid-January, Apple was sued by a non-profit organization called “Coalition for a Safer Web” for not removing Telegram, accusing it of being used by hate groups and extremists. use. According to VTV

Recently, the shocking investigation of New York Times shows that Apple has tacit agreements and about data sharing in China. Taking the opportunity, Durov commented on his Telegram channel that Apple was operating under the direction of China. Telegram was once blocked in Russia because the government believed that terrorists used the app to plan and coordinate terrorist attacks. Photo: Caspiannews. Durov also said that Apple’s business model is based on “selling outdated, expensive hardware to customers in this company’s ecosystem”. He added that the 60 Hz screen of the iPhone cannot compete with the 120 Hz products of Android phones and iOS is an outdated software. According to Durov, the worst part is that iPhone users are seen as the company’s “digital slaves”. Specifically, they are only allowed to install apps from the App Store and back up data on iCloud. “It’s no surprise that Apple’s authoritarian approach is appreciated by China, allowing the country to have full control over the apps and data of all its citizens,” Durov said. Ironically, Apple was sued earlier this year for allowing Telegram to work on the App Store. According to the Coalition for a Safer Web (CSW), the app is used by opposition groups and extremists as a communication channel to spread misinformation and racial divisions in the US and Europe. .

Peary reindeer on the British island of Ellesmere. This area is larger than France and Spain combined and three times the size of Germany. However, Canada has a natural area conservation goal called “30 by 30” that aims to preserve at least 30% of the country’s land and seas by 2030. Goal “30 by 30” To live up to the “30 by 30” goal, new protected areas must preserve biodiversity and secure areas for carbon storage, fresh water supply, or protection of recreational areas. based on nature. However, many of these key areas of great benefit coincide with competitive land uses such as agriculture, forestry, and natural resource extraction. This is a challenge for Canada. Traditional conservation methods may not be enough to achieve the “30 by 30” goal and new and innovative conservation methods are needed. The “30 by 30” goal comes from the “Coalition of High Ambitions for People and Nature” – a United Nations initiative to tackle the global climate crisis. 55 member states, including Canada, the European Union, Japan and Mexico, have committed to achieving the “30 by 30” goal. Other countries such as the United States, which are not full members of the alliance, have recently made similar commitments. The reason behind the 30% target is clear: It is imperative to ensure that natural areas that provide essential benefits to humanity such as food, clean water, clean air and a stable climate… are protected. This is considered an “ecosystem service” and is a collection of benefits that the natural environment brings to humans. Humans have dramatically changed, about 75% of the land on Earth, and have caused drastic negative impacts on at least 40% of the oceans, resulting in about a quarter of species being threatened with extinction. Low rates of global biodiversity and loss of natural areas now threaten the world’s natural life support systems, scientists say. Expanding protected land globally is key action that will help reverse these trends, thereby protecting biodiversity and benefiting people. A protected biodiversity area in Canada. Creative conservation Canada’s protected areas cover 12% of the country, and this area could have grown to 17% by the end of 2020 as new parks and new reserves are completed across the country. Expanding from 12% to 30% means adding an area roughly equivalent to the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba combined. One study found that about two-thirds of the area that provides fresh water and recreational opportunities for Canadians coincides with agricultural land and where resources (oil and gas, minerals, and timber) are owned. This highlights the need for innovative conservation approaches, especially those that focus on the landscape. While natural areas are often prioritized for conservation, farms, forests and pastures are also critical to achieving the 30% target. Landscape conservation requires new and flexible approaches. This could include landowners restoring and managing the land, adding wildflower bands to enhance field pollination, or improving soil and water management to protect water quality. In forests, it is necessary to protect old trees and their carbon stores by prioritizing forest ecosystem health and biodiversity over economic profit. In addition, it is necessary to maintain the complex forest structure by conserving large trees or creating gaps in the forest canopy and planting a variety of forest trees to conserve biodiversity and ecosystem services. Among the techniques mentioned above, there are many techniques that are not new, but combining them in a conservation framework like other conventional techniques would be novel. Previous conservation methods have mainly relied on individual areas in the form of protected areas. It will also be new for governments to actively collaborate with communities, indigenous peoples and conservation groups to carry out conservation work. It is very important to combine the above methods to achieve the “30 by 30” goal. The good thing is that Canada already has a number of factors to make the above combination. Biosphere reserves combine the exploiting lands here to be highly protected, and provide a prime example of how to designate, manage, and operate diverse types of conservation and use. of human. Indigenous protected and conserved areas are another example that can enable countries to manage, use and protect traditional lands according to their legal and cultural systems. These are being applied more and more in Canada. Finally, urban parks such as Rouge National Park in Toronto have been a major benefit to city dwellers and help connect those living in neighborhoods with nature. A forest in Canada. Challenges and benefits Major obstacles to the use of these new conservation methods include the need to rigorously evaluate whether conservation practices are effective. Many of the methods mentioned above are not easily suited to this type of assessment. Next is the “30 by 30” goal of biodiversity conservation, while some of the methods above focus on ecosystem services first and then on biodiversity. How will we decide between these different approaches? The new approaches are complex, requiring large capital and cooperation between governments and communities. In addition, it is difficult to implement and monitor after the method is established, which can lead to unexpected delays and delays. Despite these challenges, new conservation approaches have real potential to conserve some of the most threatened species and ecosystem services where the risk of harm is highest. This ensures the achievement of the “30 by 30” goal of conserving nature and the essential benefits it brings to people.

Experts from the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center directly carry out the re-release of king cobras and Chinese cobras to the forest. Photo: Thanh Dat/VNA Master Ha Hong, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Environment and Urbanism, a person with 30 years of experience in environmental propaganda, including wildlife, said that there are barriers when performing this task. According to Master Ha Hong, when social networks develop, one of the factors that “help” reduce biodiversity is the rampant appearance of advertising pages for wildlife trade. In 2019 alone, the Wildlife Protection Department of the Nature Education Center has recorded more than 2,400 cases of wildlife advertising on facebook, youtube, zalo, tiktok and other websites. This number shows no signs of decreasing when the first 4 months of 2020 recorded 424 violations. Meanwhile, the force of news and propaganda for this segment is both lacking and in-depth. In other countries, reporters writing about environmental protection are required to have two university degrees (journalism and environment or equivalent). In Vietnam, reporters mostly have only one of two university degrees (journalism or environmental related majors). Journalism schools and journalism departments of many universities do not have training courses for specialized reporters. Many international organizations, journalism schools, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment sometimes organize field trips and seminars in the field of wildlife, but only at the level of “riding horses to see flowers”. Many press agencies have rotated reporters continuously, there are no correspondents specializing in the field. Master Ha Hong emphasized, to approach investigating a hot incident in a city, industrial park, or factory is not simple, but it is nonetheless much more convenient when crossing passes, wading streams, and crossing forests every week. It takes months, even years, to obtain documents documenting the illegal cutting of precious and rare tree species or hunting and catching wild animals. Access to reporters is also very dangerous because violators are often familiar with the terrain and are ready to use weapons to defend themselves. Currently, many press agencies have to account for their own operating expenses, so the funding for a group of reporters who travels for many days to write investigative reports is limited, causing difficulties due to the inability to access the checkpoints. , border gate, customs to collect information related to the transportation and consumption of wild species. Therefore, the propaganda information is not much, mainly news and articles based on reports of the management agencies, so it is not lively and not detectable. Adding another barrier if not “sticking” to the end, finding out clearly to have specific recommendations when monitoring and information about wild species and vice versa will achieve high propaganda effectiveness. Master Ha Hong shared that 5 animals are listed in Vietnam’s list of 100 most endangered species in the world, including saola, white-crested pheasant, Ho Guom turtle, marlin and snub-nosed langur. More than 20 years of propagating about the cultural land of Ho Guom, including the Ho Guom turtle, even after the turtle died, with the author having 194 direct sightings of floating turtles. These events were published on the websites of the mass media. Many photos of red-eared turtles appearing in Hoan Kiem Lake are also warned because this is one of the animals that threaten the food source of turtles and other species living in the lake. In addition, it is warned that the use of excavator buckets to dredge the lake will seriously destroy the mud ecosystem of Sword Lake. In early 2011, the photo reportage of the Ho Guom turtle swimming with a series of mottled and scratched marks on the back of author Ha Hong was published, attracting the attention of readers, contributing to urging the authorities of Ha Hong. Hanoi accelerates treatment plan for Hoan Kiem Lake turtle. The cause of the turtle’s scratches is that the turtle often goes through the sewage pipe from Ngoc Son temple to the sewer at Dinh Tien Hoang double street. Previously, this water pipe was pinned to the bottom, then turned up, floating on the water surface. Therefore, the city quickly replaced the sewage pipe, buried underground under the columns of The Huc bridge. Thanks to providing scientists with a set of close-up photos of the Sword Lake turtle with accurate images, in 2019, Master Ha Hong was invited to the Scientific Council to accept and make a specimen of the Sword Lake turtle according to current technology. The world’s most advanced plasticizer is made by scientists from the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology and two scientists from the Federal Republic of Germany. In 2020, scientists discovered another individual turtle of the same species as the Sword Lake turtle in Dong Mo Lake. Thus, Vietnam currently has 3 individuals of these turtles, of which 2 are in Dong Mo lake and 1 individual in An Khanh lake. The Hanoi People’s Committee has a plan to preserve this turtle. In addition, in order to overcome cognitive barriers, many NGOs have taken appropriate measures when social networks thrive. International humanitarian organization in Vietnam released the short film “In the future, the big baby” touched the hearts of passengers of Vietnam Airlines (Vietnam Airlines) with a message of hope to end rhino poaching. in Africa, in an effort to reduce demand for rhino horn and wildlife products. The Center for Education for Nature has released a media short film “Your Nightmare-Reality of a Bear” showing the cruel reality of bear bile farming facilities in Vietnam, which requires a change in behavior with humans. nature to avoid unfortunate consequences. The short film “Monkeys are not pets” to raise awareness for people to end the situation of keeping monkeys as pets – an illegal activity that is very popular in Vietnam today. Basic and long-term solution Langur species is conserved in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Photo: VNA Master Ha Hong suggested that the basic and long-term solution for effective propaganda is to open training courses for journalists specializing in the environment in general and wildlife in particular in journalism training schools or journalism departments. solstice. Each student graduates with two university degrees or equivalent in journalism and environment. The authorities need to organize specialized training courses, fostering professional skills for reporters who are monitoring the environmental field every 1 or 2 years. Funding for the internship is enough to support reporters of some press agencies to write articles for many periods. In the process of reporters collecting information, there is an agency to act as a focal point to coordinate with forest rangers, market managers, and local authorities. The solutions in Directive 29 in 2020 of the Prime Minister should be well implemented. The Ministry of Information and Communications directs press agencies to strengthen information and propaganda on the law and solutions to protect wildlife; coordinate with concerned agencies in preventing and strictly handling acts of abusing telecommunications networks and the internet for advertising purposes; exhibiting, propagating, trading in wild animal samples has been banned according to the provisions of law. Mass media agencies shall coordinate with ministries, branches and localities in strengthening propaganda and dissemination of laws on wildlife management; continue to propagate about not using illegal wildlife. Besides, organizing the prize for writing about wildlife every 2 years, launching a movement for reporters to say no to the use of products made from illegal wild animals and plants such as maple syrup. “Drink not drive” movement… Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Party Central Committee Phung Huu Phu emphasized the urgency of protecting wild species, contributing to the conservation of biodiversity in Vietnam, which is derived from the living needs of the people themselves. . The application of science to change behavior especially emphasizes the role and responsibility of setting an example of the team of leaders, managers, people with position and prestige in society. In order to improve the effectiveness of communication to change behavior to protect wildlife, according to Dr. Phung Huu Phu, besides the role of media and forms of information such as the press, literature and art, propaganda. mouth, community activities, social networks, etc., the responsibility of setting an example of cadres and party members, especially those holding leadership and management positions, is of decisive significance. Therefore, in the coming time, concerned agencies should focus on changing their behavior from conquering to living together in order to shape the value of living together, loving and protecting nature.

Cu Lao Cham Marine Sanctuary in Quang Nam. Tourism potential from white-necked langurs The white-necked langur was discovered by local people in 2012 on the limestone mountain in Thach Hoa commune, Tuyen Hoa district, Quang Binh province. Since then, thanks to the strict protection of functional forces and the coordination of residential communities and voluntary protection groups, the white-necked langur herd has grown in number. In 2018, the People’s Committee of Quang Binh province planned a part of the forest to become a special-use forest to balance the needs of conservation and exploitation. According to the survey results of the Center for Indigenous Knowledge Research and Development (CIRD) in collaboration with the Provincial Forest Protection Department, there are 22 herds and 156 white-necked langurs in 3 main areas: Dong Hoa commune, Thach Hoa and Thuan Hoa belong to Tuyen Hoa district. If before, you needed binoculars to see the langurs, now, the langurs are increasingly bold, with our naked eyes we can also look, watch them feed, play in the trees or on the rocks. craggy, according to a representative of the CIRD Center. The appearance of creatures listed in the Red Book of Vietnam and the world in this area has attracted many photographers, scientists and tourists to come here, creating opportunities for the development of various types of eco-tourism. Recently, Chairman of Thach Hoa Commune People’s Committee said that the locality is orienting to develop community tourism and experience tourism in order to change industries and improve incomes for people. people. Although people are still mainly engaged in agriculture, do not have much investment capital, plus difficulties due to epidemics, the potential for community-based tourism development associated with biodiversity is a long-term problem, helping to solve the problem of sustainable livelihoods for residents. Volunteer groups to protect the white-necked langurs in villages and communes will be oriented to become tour guides, helping guide people to learn, research, take photos, admire the white-necked langurs… Along with At that time, visitors can also combine sightseeing and experience with other destinations and events such as Tran Tao weapons factory (Dong Hoa commune), the grave and church of Admiral Le Truc (Tien Hoa commune), the cave. Len Ha (Thanh Hoa commune), Cau Ca Tang (Lam Hoa commune), boat racing festival in Tuyen Hoa district… In order to promote tourism potential in a sustainable way, local authorities pay special attention to continuing to promote the core role of voluntary conservation groups and local people. Lessons from Cham Island Recently, in the program “Honoring organizations and individuals; replicating advanced examples with many achievements contributing to wildlife conservation in the period 2010 – 2020″ organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Selection Council also recognized the initiatives and solutions. community contributes to improving the effectiveness of efforts of all levels, sectors and the whole society in species conservation. A sustainable tourism model based on biodiversity can be mentioned as the Museum of Marine Life on Cu Lao Cham Island, Tan Hiep Island Commune, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province. The marine reserve displays hundreds of fish with many different shapes, along with many rare specimens of shrimp, crab, turtle, marine coral … Worth mentioning, at first, the fishermen here just wanted to save samples and images of sea creatures to teach their children and grandchildren how to fish so that they can both profit from the sea and preserve the seed source for later. Gradually, these accumulations have created a unique ecological destination for this place, attracting many tourists to explore, paving the way for sustainable tourism. Accompanied by other cultural features such as Hai Tang pagoda, Champa ancient well, four heritage trees and the temple of nest craft. In addition to the service of diving to see corals and enjoying specialties of bird’s nest water, another highlight is a specimen of sea turtles over a hundred years old with intact dimensions on display. This is also part of the message conveyed to tourists and indigenous people: After many years of tourism exploitation, sea turtles are rarely found along the island, but tend to move to live and lay eggs on islands. small island. According to a representative of Cu Lao Cham Marine Protected Area, for many years now, fishermen on the island have been trained as a model of community tourism, saying no to plastic bags and plastic waste, accompanied by tasks of biodiversity conservation. learn. However, tourism development cannot avoid harming nature, landscapes and creatures, which requires greater responsibility from management agencies, travel agencies and visitors. However, the most important thing is the awareness of preserving and preserving nature of the local people. As nature and living things develop, their livelihoods based on such natural services will grow accordingly. Only when they understand that can they become enthusiastic propagandists, proactively guiding visitors to comply.

Increase investment in innovation About 36.4% of the total of more than 350,000 enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City have applied science – technology and innovation. Mr. Le Xuan Dinh, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology affirmed that the creative capacity of Ho Chi Minh City represents a very important part of the creative capacity of the nation. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to developing the scientific and technological potential of Ho Chi Minh City in the coming period. From the background of science – technology, will make a change in the quality of economic growth of the City. The background of science and technology is reflected in the number of human resources participating in this field, the level of investment in scientific research and innovation activities in businesses and the startup community. If 5 years ago, the concept of start-up and start-up was new, now, this community is growing rapidly in both quantity and quality. Deputy Minister Le Xuan Dinh assessed that Ho Chi Minh City is a pioneer in the country in the start-up movement. According to data from the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City, in the past 5 years, Ho Chi Minh City has become the cradle of direct and indirect support for nearly 1,840 start-up projects in the stages of product completion, completion Adjusting business models, connecting domestic and foreign markets, providing financial advice, developing startup ideas, etc. Along with that, more than 1,000 events were held in the area to connect individuals, organizations, and innovative start-ups with experts, advisors, investment funds and markets through forums. forums, conferences/workshops… “The ecosystem supporting innovation startups in Ho Chi Minh City is the most comprehensively developed in Vietnam, with all components. Therefore, it is necessary to continue to invest and develop this community further”, emphasized Deputy Minister Le Xuan Dinh. Science Development Fund can invest in start-ups Ho Chi Minh City has set a target that by the end of 2025, it will support to improve innovation capacity for 3,000 businesses; support incubating and developing 1,000 innovative start-up projects; supporting the development of 100 innovative start-ups to access venture capital. However, HCMC only supports incubators and events; Direct support activities for start-ups are limited in both direct funding and tax policy. In addition to the start-up group, the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises to set up funds for science and technology development also needs to be increased. Science and technology development fund is a fund set up by enterprises to invest in scientific research and technological development. This fund is often used to build laboratories; purchase machinery and equipment for research and development (R&D); buy technology copyrights, industrial designs… According to the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City, as of October 2020, in Ho Chi Minh City, only 121 enterprises have set aside a fund for science and technology development with a total amount of more than VND 4,400 billion. . These numbers need to be increased. Leaders of the Ministry of Science and Technology said that in the coming time, the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Finance will finalize regulations on the use of science and technology development funds in enterprises. Currently, enterprises often use science and technology development funds to conduct R&D activities, while this fund needs to be used for all activities to support innovation, businesses can use this fund to invest. for start-ups. Therefore, perfecting the regulations on the use of science and technology development funds is also one of the solutions to promote startups.

Photo: Sina Technology According to CNBC, Apple today released a report on its App Store-related data, mainly describing the work the App Store has done in the direction of security and fraud prevention over the past year, and published a lot of related data. This is the first time Apple publishes such data, in this report, Apple does not point out what they bring to developers and users, but what they refuse to ensure safety and experience. App Store experience. Denied 1 million applications Since its inception in 2008, the Apple App Store has become the world’s largest distribution channel and app download platform. According to official data, up to now, there are a total of 1.8 million apps distributed on the app store in 175 different countries and regions around the world. In addition to the quantity, quality and safety of the App Store are also important reasons for many to choose, and even the reason why users switch from Android to iPhone. But the average user rarely thinks behind millions of apps is Apple’s attempt to secure apps on the platform. In fact, security threats have existed since the App Store was launched in 2008, and are becoming more sophisticated as the App Store has grown. Of course, Apple is also working to raise and improve its own security standards. In order for high-quality apps to be listed on the App Store and for developers and users to have the best experience, behind that is the efforts of the Apple App Store review team, including machines (the program AI detects), but Apple believes humans are the last line of defense. On the one hand, the review team develops relevant guidelines and is constantly updating to measure if an app meets Apple’s security standards at launch. On the other hand, many developers have encountered the case of having to submit apps multiple times before they hit the shelves, behind this being the tight scrutiny of Apple’s review team. The reason may be because their application is incomplete / not good enough or not satisfied Apple with the security requirements. In 2020, Apple’s app review team supported 180,000 new developers to bring their work to the App Store for the first time; However, due to the stringent app store rating criteria, many applications were rejected. According to Apple’s disclosure, they rejected 1 million new apps and 1 million app update requests last year. Let’s take a closer look at the apps that were denied on the list, partly because of a breach; There were also 215,000 applications rejected for asking for too much user data on mobile phones; 48,000 apps were rejected because they contained hidden functions, 150,000 apps were rated as spam or otherwise copied apps. All will affect the quality of the apps in the App Store in varying degrees, thereby affecting the user experience. These numbers represent Apple’s ambition to pursue its own high-quality app store and ecosystem, and is also the reason why many Android users “admire” the iOS ecosystem as mentioned above. . “Stone” 470,000 toxic developers Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) at the San Jose Convention Center in 2018. In addition to denying apps, Apple sometimes punishes developers for violating the rules. For example, some developers intentionally change application functionality after passing a review or even engaging in criminals / crimes. The most common are gambling-related apps, illegal lending, and pornography; there are even apps for drug trafficking, sex chat, and more. According to Apple data, by 2020, about 95,000 apps will be removed from the App Store due to fraud and fraud. If a developer’s violation is severe or recurring, their account will be permanently closed. In 2020, Apple terminated 470,000 developer accounts because of the risk of fraud. In the past month alone, Apple blocked more than 3.2 million app installs through the Apple Developer Enterprise Program. The original purpose of this project was to allow large organizations like companies and businesses to develop apps for internal use only, not open to the public. But some people use this approach to “bypass” the internal application review and abuse process. Of course, no matter how tight the controls are, it’s inevitable that there are up to 1.8 million apps on the App Store. Apple has also opened up a feedback mechanism, users or developers can choose to “report a problem” function in the App Store or call Apple support. Stop $ 1.5 billion in fraud suspected transactions Problem security of Android is often compared with Apple. Since the Apple ID is tied to the payment account and is the “key” of the Apple ecosystem, it is also very easy to become a target for criminals. As a result, Apple is building more secure payment technologies, such as Apple Pay and StoreKit. Currently, more than 900,000 apps in the App Store are using these technologies to sell goods and services. For example, credit card information in Apple Pay won’t be shared with the merchant (and the merchant won’t see it), which eliminates risk factors in the checkout process. However, criminals can also use the App Store to purchase goods and services for money laundering or other improper purposes. According to official data, by 2020, Apple prevented more than 3 million stolen credit cards from being used to purchase goods or services through technical means + manual review. In addition, they block more than $ 1.5 billion in “potentially fraudulent transactions”. The revelation comes amid Epic Games’ antitrust lawsuit against Apple and focuses on the App Store failures. The Fortnite maker is looking to force Apple to remove 30% of the commission on in-app purchases. Epic lawyers have argued that Apple’s App Store is too “wall-bound,” hindering app makers from competing, and that Apple’s rules are unevenly applied to different developers. . The lawsuit filed by Epic Games calls for changes to the existing app review process and the use of other in-app payment systems. Epic also says Apple’s process is unfair, sometimes approving malware in the store. Apple employees argued in court that the number of errors it made was very small given the size of the App Store. Apple also strongly denies the abuse of market power, saying that the lawsuit Epic filed with is an “attack” on a business model that benefits developers as well as consumers. Apple has protected the App Store as an essential part of its business. Last week, an Apple lawyer argued that allowing users to install software from outside the App Store, like Android, creates a security risk and that Apple doesn’t want to be Android.

Ecocide is a crime The lack of punishment for these subjects indicates a major defect in the international legal system. Ecocide is defined as “the destruction of ecosystems, humanity and life”. This includes direct damage to land, sea, flora and fauna in affected ecosystems, as well as impacts to the climate. The negative effects of Ecocide are noted on many levels because the damage is not just the environment – it can be cultural, psychological as well as emotional. Communities are also affected, especially when their lifestyles are deeply linked with compromised ecosystems. The term “ecocide” was first recognized in 1970 at the Conference on War and National Responsibility in Washington, DC and since then, many scholars and legal experts. has campaigned to criminalize it. Promoting the recognition of ecocide as a crime on an international level is the first step towards establishing a legal obligation – not just morality – to all life forms on Earth. Writer and activist George Monbiot commented: “It will change everything. It can make the difference between a habitable planet and an uninhabitable one.” Around the world, frontline communities are fighting to protect their land, air, water, forests and means of livelihood. Resources are threatened by activities such as mining and deforestation, all of which have serious social and environmental impacts. There is also an occupation of land that is destroying the entire area. Usually all of this happens while the world is looking in the other direction. Campaigners are calling for the act of destroying nature as an international criminal offense. Ecocide is an idea that environmental activists consider both very extreme but also plausible. This theory holds that no one can be neglected or punished after destroying the natural environment. Many advocates of the criminalization of environmental destruction that will help emphasize the environmental and human costs of such problems as climate change. Responsibilities of the ICC Activists believe that this type of crime should be included in the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) – the agency currently prosecutes only four types of crimes, including genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression. Although the ICC can also prosecute environmental crimes, it has so far only been possible within the framework of the four crimes mentioned above – there is no legal restriction on losses occurring in time. jar. Although each country has its own laws and regulations to avoid loss, criminalization activists of environmental destruction believe that widespread environmental destruction will continue as long as the law is full. bridge is established. This is not going to be too light or deterrent because of international practice – like the Paris Agreement on climate change, where countries set their own goals to cut emissions. With the inclusion of a fifth offense – the crime of environmental destruction – in the Rome Convention, the perpetrator can be arrested, prosecuted and imprisoned. But it also helps to create cultural change in the way the world perceives actions that harm nature. “If something becomes a crime, we put it under the red line of morality. Now, you can still come,” said Jojo Mehta, co-founder of the Stop Ecocide campaign. government agencies and apply for a license to exploit shale oil using hydraulic technology to cut or mine, or drill for oil, while you cannot apply for a murder permit, because it is a crime. Once you put that standard into practice, you change the cultural mentality as well as the reality of law enforcement. Jojo Mehta argued that having an anti-environmental law would hold those who cause serious environmental harm to the environment. Activists believe that environmental destruction should only be considered for the most damaging activities on a large scale – such as causing oil spills, seabed extraction, animal ranching. industrial tissue and oil sand extraction. In 2010, female lawyer Polly Higgins defined environmental destruction as “causing serious harm … to the point that the peace of the creatures in the area has been or will be severely destroyed”. In 2019, Higgins died at the age of 50 after being diagnosed with cancer. It was the shock to the anti-environmentalism movement – she was a legal leader and avid campaigner, sold her house and quit her high-paying job and devoted her life to the campaign. this. Mehta’s advocacy group – Stop Ecocide – is in the process of bringing together a panel of international lawyers to write a “clear and legally strong” definition for crimes of destroying the environment to Countries can apply to the ICC. Once an official definition is in place, the next step is to have a country support it in The Hague court. For campaigners like Mehta, the criminalization of environmental destruction is a way to end the destruction of Earth’s ecosystems and destroy the organisms that live there.

The impact of the new crown epidemic in 2020 and the subsequent changes in the international situation have caused Chinese netizens to show unprecedented enthusiasm for participation in public topics. At the same time, it is accompanied by a huge information asymmetry that creates a sense of knowledge and content. Great demand. On the other hand, the wave of video is becoming more and more intense, and the problem facing online media is not “standing in line” but “convergence”. What is the integration? How to integrate? Where are the opportunities and bottlenecks? This is the challenge that all online media are facing. The leading media has already built up its own development capabilities under the new torrent and handed in high scores. Media Convergence Challenge: Multi-dimensional competition from content to technology Convergence is no longer a new word. In recent years, the country has vigorously promoted the integration of traditional media and new media. A series of converged media represented by “Sichuan Observation” has taken the lead in realizing new media and gained a good reputation. But unlike any time before, the current convergence of online media is not only on the content, but also on the technical level. Technological changes have become the biggest driving force for the development of media convergence. In 2020, the “Opinions on Accelerating the Deep Integration of Media Development” clearly proposes the establishment of an all-media communication system based on content construction, supported by advanced technology, and guaranteed by innovative management. With the rapid development of the new generation of information technology such as big data, the interconnection of everything and the media of everything is the general trend. For the media, it is necessary not only to adapt to the rapid changes in content forms and communication ideas, but also to rely on a deep understanding of content. Firmly grasp 5G, big data, artificial intelligence and other technologies to adapt to new content formats. In the “Best Intelligent Development” list selected in the report, the intelligent development level of online media was evaluated from four dimensions: scene coverage, visual presentation, richness of data types, and diversity of data sources. On the whole, commercial media such as The Paper, QQ.com, and Jiemian.com have outstanding performance, ranking first, fourth, and fifth respectively. These media actively use new technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G, cloud computing, and big data to continuously improve communication Efficiency and quality of communication. Xinhuanet and People’s Daily Online also pay attention to the development of intelligence, and have made more attempts in visual presentation and data application, and achieved outstanding results, ranking second and third in the list. Any of these technologies brings far-reaching effects. Tencent News once pointed out the next wave of new technologies that will change the content industry at the ConTech conference: With regard to this issue, the top five online media outlets in the comprehensive development index selected by the report, such as People’s Daily Online, Xinhuanet, Tencent, and CCTV, have taken the lead in exploring their own models. For example, CCTV.com has released the “Artificial Intelligence Editorial Department” series of products. Through the deep integration of artificial intelligence technology and audio-visual products, it has realized intelligent creation, intelligent processing, intelligent operation, intelligent recommendation, and intelligent audit. In-depth innovation in the era of media convergence. This is an intuitive manifestation of the integration of technology and content at the application layer. Creator Challenge: It is imperative to build full chain operation capability In the past media era, what creators needed to do was to concentrate on content production, and to drive dissemination through the quality of the content itself. For network media and TV media, research on algorithm recommendations, user portraits, and scene dissemination was not content. The main job of the producer. However, in the new era, users have formed unique consumption habits, requiring the media to have operational ideas from the beginning of the creative process, so as to design content specifically and achieve better distribution. In the report’s best video layout list, four evaluation indicators are listed: user growth rate, content update frequency, hot content ratio, and technological innovation. This is a content evaluation system that emerged under the trend of video. The media’s user capacity, video content productivity, interactive operation capabilities, and live broadcast technology innovation capabilities have been comprehensively considered. In this list, in addition to the veteran Guangming.com and Xinhuanet, the emerging online media Surging News has established distribution channels on many commercial platforms such as Weibo, Toutiao, Douyin, WeChat official account, etc., and become various commercial platforms. An important provider of high-quality news content, the number of short videos played on Douyin exceeded 10 million, and the rich, diverse, trendy and fashionable videos attracted a large number of fans. The Paper Short Video Account People’s Daily Online has launched the “1+5+N” program, which will open up the “People’s Republic of China” to local financial media centers by creating five integrated media business platforms: content production, self-owned media platforms, news and public opinion big data, work collaborative command, and content interconnection and sharing. The superior products and businesses under the business segment of “Public Sentiment” and “People’s Chain” are in-depth experiences of various capabilities such as content operation, content risk control, and aggregation and distribution. Platform challenge: It is imperative to improve the ecological health of content Technology has brought improvements in production and distribution efficiency, as well as new problems. For example, algorithm-based “personalized recommendation”. Personalized recommendation of content that caters to user preferences has brought more accurate content dissemination. However, in addition to the professional media in the head who enjoy the most dividends, there are also a group of responsive “content speculators” who understand the rules of the machine. , Producing a large number of “high-quality content” that is “loved by users” but is in fact almost worthless, and even has serious value-oriented problems, earning the bulk of personalized traffic. Last year, the “web text generator” that became a hot topic is for this A big irony of a phenomenon. At the same time, accurate recommendation brings about a new “information cocoon room” problem, users can only immerse themselves in the small circle of interest, it is inevitable to sit and watch the sky This raises two questions for the platform: 1. How to make good use of personalized recommendations while preventing users from being exposed to low-quality rumors and misinformation. Take Tencent News, which ranks third in the report’s comprehensive development index, and ranks first in public welfare development, as an example. Its “really true” column mechanism is the first in the industry to gather clue discovery, expert + artificial intelligence clue verification, automatic rumor interception + factual analysis The true technical process of the law collects controversial content clues from the entire platform and user feedback. By learning and training related models on expert opinions, fact bases, and related rumor rejection databases, the basic level and interception of rumor rejection for daily life, medical and health categories can reach the “minute” level. The resource database of “real” experts has reached more than 1,200. During the epidemic, Tencent News identified and handled 165,000 new crown-related rumors with the “reality” mechanism, such as “The sequelae of the new crown terror appear!” Every patient will have terrible blood clots! “Academician Zhong Nanshan recommends salt water gargle to prevent viruses”, “A suicide note from a female doctor in Wuhan for new coronary pneumonia”, etc. The special H5 project for refuting rumors of the true epidemic has dealt with “Wuhan will be disconnected from the Internet”, “wearing multiple masks can effectively prevent”, etc. Internet rumors started. Among them, more than 700 rumors related to the new crown during the epidemic have generated more than 1 billion page views and reached more than 350 million users. 2. How to determine high-quality content and make it more displayed. The second point is not simply a crude calculation of clicks and interest tags, but starting from the underlying logic, the platform has joined hands with creators from the production link to jointly create a content ecology. Faced with the evolution of the content ecology, Tencent, which topped the list of the best platform constructions, used the ConTech mechanism as the underlying logic to jointly build a content ecology with content creators to provide users with trustworthy, rich and beautiful content. The so-called ConTech is content (content) + tech (technology). The logic of ConTech is not to blindly use technology to “feed” users with “matching” content, but to use human-machine collaboration to allow users to harvest better quality. Content, at the same time, continuously strengthen the connection between users and content providers, promote the healthy development of the content industry, and provide users with an excellent consumption experience. In the past few years, “content productization” was popular in the industry. Now the changes in industry ecology and technology require practitioners to have a deeper understanding and combination of content and products, algorithms, and operational logic. In essence, they are content and technology. In-depth integration, this point Tencent News’s ConTech concept has taken the lead. For online media and tens of thousands of new media content producers, this is the best time and the worst time. The development of technology and the evolution of content forms have allowed content to be presented to users in a richer form. In front of us, the content consumption experience is better, the consumption threshold is lower, and the consumption participation is higher. At the same time, the technology is neutral. How the platform can avoid low-quality content taking advantage of the “virtual” entry, so that high-quality content and authors can stand out, and how media and creators can quickly adjust their ideas to adapt to new content formats and maximize content value are all urgently needed to be resolved. The problem. Fortunately, the report pointed out a clearer direction for us. Media such as CCTV, People’s Daily Online, and Tencent have made successful explorations. I believe that under this round of new trends, the content industry will be full of new vitality.

The Sao Khue Award after 18 years of organization, up to now has honored about 1,270 products, of which 180 products in 2021. With the mission of “Promoting digital solutions platforms – Pioneering in the development of digital ecosystems”, Sao Khue Award for the first time this year selected the group “Digital transformation platforms”. In particular, the year 2021 is the first year of implementing the 5-year plan for Vietnam to get rid of low-middle income, implementing the 10-year Strategy to become a middle-income country. The year 2021 is also the first year of the 25-year aspiration of becoming a highly integrated developed country and starting the digital transformation process, so this year’s Sao Khue award-winning products are believed to create a launch pad. pushes your digital transformation comprehensively. Sao Khue Award Ceremony 2021 (Photo: VNA) “The Ministry of Information and Communications highly appreciated the efforts of VINASA successfully organized the Sao Khue 2021 award in many difficulties and challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. In particular, Sao Khue Organizing Committee quickly introduced the criteria of 4.0 technology and added digital transformation items to the award system, in accordance with the policies of the Party and State as well as of the Ministry of Information. and media. Great digital technology awards such as Sao Khue Award will be a factor contributing to the propaganda of gathering resources of the whole society together to unanimously achieve strategic goals ”, Mr. Phan Tam, Thu Minister of Information and Communication emphasized. The number of nominations for the Sao Khue Award this year has increased by nearly 60% compared to last year, showing that the digital technology community in our country is increasingly promoting the nuclear role in the digital transformation process based on platforms. Make in Vietnam platform. “This year, the number of nominations has increased dramatically and the products are diverse. In particular, many businesses choose technology products to meet Vietnam’s hot issues, such as healthcare. In addition, the application of a number of technologies is not new compared to previous years, but in a very new field, for example in the field of entertainment or volunteering. Demonstrate that the digital transformation of the Made in Vietnam policy is spreading throughout Vietnam. VINASA has also supported “Made in Vietnam flames” throughout the territory, “said Nguyen Thanh Tuyen, Deputy Director of Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Information and Communications. Top 10 Sao Khue with products in 6 groups of awards such as: Digital products, solutions; Digital conversion platforms; New technology solutions for all sectors; Digital startup products and solutions … will be supported by the Vietnam Software and Information Technology Services Association (VINASA), connecting with technology partners to build Sao Khue Ecosystem. On that basis, award-winning products can reach users faster, forming complete digital ecosystems for Vietnamese people, helping to accelerate the process of national digital transformation. “18 years ago, we celebrated Sao Khue for the first time and after 18 years, today we have 180 Sao Khue awards. 18 years of extremely rapid development, forming the largest industry in the country. . The information technology industry has accounted for 14.3% of GDP and the growth rate over the past few decades has been 37%, the labor productivity of the industry is 7.6 times higher. We are proud that over the past 18 years, Vietnam has been named on the digital map of the world. Today, we are entering a term of digital transformation of great challenges awaiting Vietnam has never had such a great opportunity, Vietnam has never started in the same line with the advanced countries in the world ”, said Mr. Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of VINASA Founding Council. Realizing the aspiration of digital transformation based on Make in Vietnam technology platforms, promoting industries and fields entering the digital transformation stage will continue to be focused on building by State management agencies. more appropriate strategies and policies. It is expected that this year, the Ministry of Information and Communications will submit to the Government for promulgation the Strategy for digital infrastructure development, the Strategy for the development of digital postal infrastructure, the Strategy for the development of digital technology enterprises, the Strategy Development of Digital Government, Strategy of Digital Socio-Economic Development, Strategy of Cyber ​​Security, Strategy of Digital Transformation of the Press Industry./.

The representative of Electricity Telecommunication Company and Information Technology (EVNICT) received the award. Photo: Ho Van. Overcoming 180 nominations from 113 information technology (IT) enterprises, the product “Information system integrating electronic offices and administrative utilities” of the Electricity and Telecommunication Company (EVNICT) has been Awarded Sao Khue Award by Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) in 2021. The award ceremony was held on April 24 in Hanoi with the message: “Promoting the digital solution platform – Pioneering the development of digital ecosystems”. “Information system integrating electronic offices and administrative utilities” of EVNICT was awarded in the fields of: Management and administration of organizations and enterprises. This system consists of Digital Office software and utility modules for office administration, currently used at the offices of Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), nine GCs and applications. member of nine corporations, member units of EVN, contributing to improving the application of IT in administrative reform in EVN. Digital office system (Digital Office) is the application of IT in the management of offices and archives, and is applied to EVN. The system is built on the basis of a professional process developed and issued by EVN, and applied throughout the Group. Digital Office meets the following goals: Applying new technologies, digitizing business operations and archives; Build a full range of features to meet the newly issued professional documents and in accordance with the new regulations and standards issued by the State; Suitable for general and distributed deployment model, multi-level unit; Storing, processing and exploiting data in a centralized model (at the Corporation level) to minimize the time for querying, synthesizing and processing, to serve the administration and administration of EVN. and complete and fast GCs. The system can query and process, update and exploit data anytime, anywhere, on many types of devices such as computers, mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, …); At the same time, increasing the integration between Digital Office with other EVN management systems to form the overall electronic office system for EVN. The system of office administrative utility modules provides digitalization of professional processes in the office administration at EVN using electronic digital signature; utility modules are built and integrated on the basis of the electronic portal EVN (EVNPortal) and the digital office system Digital Office. EVNPortal is a highly open designed and developed system that provides a digital platform for management solutions / tools for business processes (workflow); data integration with other applications; application programs on EVNPortal are integrated with a single sign-on system for convenience and security for all users. At the same time, providing utility modules for office administration at EVN agencies with electronic digital signing applications (such as business travel registration and approval, transportation, stationery registration, registration of office tools / equipment, registration of leave mode, attendance …). In the future, it may be ready to add other administrative utility services according to actual needs, towards providing comprehensive electronic payment services in EVN. The system has provided an environment for posting / uploading news and media, tools for sending and receiving electronic reports / data between Units / Boards according to the online approval process, providing storage / sharing. document resource sharing (manage shared document profiles), portal provides aggregated data that is integrated from other business applications,…. In addition, EVNPortal provides functions of looking up legal documents, directory of the whole industry, business forums, online surveys, … The introduction of utility modules for administrative and documentary administration. electronic digital signing of offices in EVN has helped EVN departments / offices and leaders to quickly submit procedures, minimize paperwork, and save printing costs. The theme for the year 2021 of EVN is “Digital transformation within the Vietnam National Electricity Corporation”. EVNICT plays an important role in realizing EVN’s digital transformation, because the Company does not only perform the tasks of managing and operating telecommunications infrastructure systems; building and operating IT systems to serve the production management of EVN but also consulting and advising EVN on the direction of telecommunications and IT development. EVNICT’s Sao Khue award-winning product once again affirms the Company’s determination to complete the tasks assigned by EVN in 2021 and the following years in the digital transformation process. The Sao Khue Award in 2021 is the 10th award achieved by EVNICT.

Representative of NOVAON’s digital platform development team received Sao Khue Award 2021 With the mission of the 18th Sao Khue Award “Promoting digital solutions – Pioneering the development of digital ecosystems”, Novaon continues to contribute to the top 4 platforms in the group’s digital ecosystem. The jury judges that these are the platforms that are consistent with the policies of the Government, the Ministry of Information and Communications, as a premise for the formation of digital ecosystems for key industries and fields, helping to promote the process of transforming national numbers Novaon’s four award-winning platforms are: OnMarketer – the Marketing Automation platform that maximizes website conversions and nurtures automated leads; Onfluencer – the first CPA Influencer Marketing platform; OnSales Caller – intelligent customer care PBX platform; OnCustomer – multi-channel customer experience management platform. The honored OnMarketer, OnSales Caller, OnCustomer platforms are all in the category of new software products and solutions. Onfluencer platform alone was honored in the category of digital startup products and solutions. Mr. Nguyen Minh Quy – President of Novaon Group, said: “The platforms recognized by the Sao Khue Award 2021 are among the digital transformation solutions that help increase sales for marketing, sales and commercial departments. e-commerce. Novaon chooses different approaches to its platforms and solutions, in order to deliver the highest investment efficiency to customers. This will help the digital conversion efficiency of the business be measured and evaluated quickly, setting the stage for the next digital transformation phases. ” Currently, after 15 years of development, Novaon aims to become a leading technology corporation in the region with three strategic pillars: Digital Marketing, Digital Transformation and Global. In particular, the group has built a digital product ecosystem for corporate customers with 10 platforms and more than 20 digital products. These platforms are closely linked to create a comprehensive solution for businesses from marketing, sales, e-commerce and operational administration./.

Besides, this country also has a long-term product ordering strategy right from the sample research stage; to provide loans in advance, in combination with other economic and financial incentives for high-tech equipment and weapons … ATAK combat helicopters researched and developed by Turkey. Photo: Tusas.com In order to ensure the sustainability of CNQP, Turkey encourages private enterprises to participate in CNQP; promote the export of defense products; have preferential policies for private enterprises; forming business clusters; ensure the participation of universities and research institutes; enhancing the technological capacity of national industry … With such steps, as a result, the localization rate of Turkey’s VKTBKT increased from 24% in 2002 to 68.5% in 2016. The ATAK combat helicopter project is one of the prime examples of the formation of vertical specialized corporations, working horizontally together of elements in the Turkish CNQP complex, to create strategic products. In the ATAK combat helicopter project, success is achieved through the effective cooperation of government and businesses. In which, the government assigned TAI to chair; TUBITAK, Meteksan Defense and Bilkent University collaborate on the millimeter-wave radar part – an important piece of technology that determines ATAK’s Turkish origin; ASELSAN does electronic warfare; ROCKETSAN makes the rocket; Honeywell International & Rolls-Royce as the engine … It is known that Turkey currently has 3 major CNQP companies in the top 100 of the world, namely ASELSAN, TAI and ROCKETSAN, taking on the main roles for high-tech industries such as: Aerospace, rockets, and information. contact, precision weapon … In August 2020, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the country had made steady progress in the field of CNQP; can meet the needs of national defense and security. CNQP is not an area that can depend on foreign countries, he emphasized, so Turkey needs to further develop this field and produce more advanced products. It can be seen that, in a number of recent conflicts, Turkish weapons have demonstrated the superiority of tactical skills, including unmanned aircraft. In the past few years, Turkey has exported rockets, armored vehicles, artillery, warships … to Pakistan, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Azerbaijan. In 2019 alone, Turkey’s arms exports increased by 36.4% compared to 2018, reaching more than 2.7 billion USD.

Co9P includes technology service providers related to Industry 4.0 (revolution 4.0) and related ecosystem companies, and facilitates collaborative networks to develop technology, services and solutions of the local revolution 4.0. Speaking to the press after signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 20, MTDC CEO Norhalim Yunus said that the partnership will attract many people to participate in training and seminars. and drones and Internet of Things (IoT) seminars. The SGA has funded 100,000 ringgit ($ 24,300) to develop its expertise in the drone sector. MoU identifies cooperation in the areas of capacity building, training, technology development and activities such as the provision of technology services related to the 4.0 revolution, with majors in non-technology equipment. drivers and IoT./.

The iPhone and Apple Watch today have a very rich ecosystem, thousands of different straps, chargers, and protective cases. The AirTag is like an Apple Watch in that you need an iPhone for it to work, but it will need its own personalization just like an Apple Watch. Apple has made no secret of its expectations of AirTag. Right from the moment of purchase, customers can choose to engrave something for free with a variety of cute accessories such as leather straps, keychains, and even combine with Hermés to sell accessories 15 times more expensive than the AirTag. . That turns AirTag into a real jewelry that you want to show off to everyone to see, look both tasteful, technology is quite luxurious. If it was a jewelry, the cost comes also very immense, each person likes a style. An additional cost is required AirTag costs $ 29, which is quite a reasonable price for a useful accessory from Apple. But that’s just the beginning because Apple has made it in a way that forces you to buy accessories. AirTag is round, made of plastic so unless you need to track something there is space to put it inside there is no way to attach it to anything. It has no holes to hook anywhere. That’s when you need to think about buying accessories for it. Assuming you have 4 sets of car and home keys, you will need to purchase a $ 99 package for 4 AirTags and include a strap to attach them. Apple’s normal leather strap costs about $ 35, totaling about $ 240, roughly the same as an Apple Watch SE. That’s not to mention the $ 350 Hermés strap, the total amount up to 1,496 USD on par with the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Although third-party brands may sell straps for less, the new straps are just the beginning of Apple’s overall accessory plan. Change the way we buy accessories Usually when you have bought something, then you will consider buying accessories for it. But Apple can be taller because it makes you feel interested in a particular AirTag accessory and then buys an AirTag to fit it. Nomad’s glasses strap. Due to the design of AirTag, it needs a certain accessory to attach it anywhere, so there will be a lot of interesting accessories coming out that you find it essential. Nomad, for example, has just launched the AirTag Glass Strap to both prevent the glasses from falling and not be afraid of losing them when you sit anywhere. Its price is 40 USD. Loop You can buy the small AirTag, but that’s just the beginning. The more creative accessories you create, the more AirTags can be purchased. In the future, maybe Apple will sell seasonal straps in different colors or a special edition in partnership with Nike, … all that makes you buy more. This is the technology that creates the ever-changing fashion and fashion. Remember how many cases you bought for your smartphone. AirTag definitely does it, and so do many accessories. In the future there will be a wide variety of accessories specially designed to motivate us to buy accessories first, then buy AirTag later. That loop will not stop.

As a 100% “Make-in-Vietnam” technology enterprise, having many active activities in response to the digital transformation plan, Coc Coc has excellently surpassed nearly 300 nominations from many prominent competitors. to win 4 Sao Khue prizes for all 4 participating categories in the first time participating in the competition. Specifically: ● The Coc Coc advertising platform product won the Top 10 Sao Khue award in 2021 in the field of Advertising, Marketing and Digital Media. ● The product of Coc Coc Browser directly won the Sao Khue 2021 award in the field of Digital content ● The product of Coc Coc search engine – Coc Coc Learning features won the Sao Khue Prize 2021 in the field of Education and Training ● Coc Coc browser product – Safe Browsing feature upgraded Safe Browsing won Sao Khue award 2021 in the field of Information Security and Safety In particular, the advertising platform of Coc Coc – Coc Coc Ad Platform was also honored to be recognized the title of Top 10 Sao Khue 2021.

Visitors to Lumi Smart Home Experts point out that the Smart Home penetration rate in Vietnam by the end of 2021 has not reached 5%. This is a relatively modest rate compared to the stormy growth rate of Science and Technology. To contribute to the growth in the proportion of families using Smart home, the role of businesses operating in the IoT field – smart home is extremely important. Recognizing this, Lumi Vietnam has closely linked the goal of developing Smart home industry in general in Vietnam with the goal of sustainable development of the business. Therefore, during the past years, Lumi has focused on each specific market, in order to bring Smart Home to more deeply reach Vietnamese people. Some products Lumi Smart Home Ecosystem Talking about the campaign to bring Smart home to each city at the provincial level, Mr. Nguyen Duc Tai – CEO of Lumi Smart House said: “The goal of Lumi is to have at least 1 smart device in every Vietnamese house. Vietnam”. Technology about connected homes is no longer a utopia. It has been present in our lives, researched and manufactured by the hands and minds of the Vietnamese. We should be proud of that and be open to reaching out and understanding. We define the introduction of smart technology to each city and locality as a key goal in this year 2021, so that more and more Vietnamese people have the opportunity to use Smart Home even more … ” It is known that Lumi Vietnam Joint Stock Company is a leader in the field of Smart Home – IoT, has affirmed its research and application capacity with a series of quality achievements that are verified by evidence. domestic and international only.

Pictures of aunts buying cicadas on the road. Photo: MINH HOANG Every year, Vietnam uses millions of tons of packaging types including plastic and paper. In which, about 40% of paper packaging and 27% of plastic packaging is collected and recycled. That means the rest is discharged into the environment, affecting marine ecosystems, polluting soil and water environments (rivers, lakes, canals, etc.) and groundwater pollution. According to the information at the scientific workshop “Promoting the role of science and technology in ocean plastic waste management”, Vietnam is considered one of the 5 countries that discharge the most plastic waste into the environment (about 1.8 million tons / year). To help limit the above situation, you learn how to properly classify and collect waste, this will help increase the recycling rate, contribute to protecting the surrounding environment. First, please install the VECA app for your phone here, compatible with Android 5.0 and above devices. Basically, this app will help you connect with the ticks collecting and buying bottles, making the purchase and sale of bottle ticks simpler through the appointment scheduling section. Create an account to use the application to sell bottles online. Photo: MINH HOANG To get started, you need to enter your phone number and full name for the contact. The main interface of VECA is relatively simple, the scrap price list is clearly publicized by each item, including newspaper, paper, carton, solid iron … The prices of scrap are made transparent. Photo: MINH HOANG If your house has many bottles, you can click on the button I sell, then set the address of home / work / factory … and choose the corresponding time (weekdays or Saturday, Sunday), at the end together click Confirm. The system will automatically send your request to the uncle collecting bottles. User can manage collection requests in History section. Also at the main interface, you can refer to good tips related to the sorting and disposal of waste. Set a collection schedule for bottle ticks. Photo: MINH HOANG Currently, VECA has just deployed the service of buying bottle at home in Phu Nhuan district, Ho Chi Minh City, and is expected to expand its operating area in the near future. Note, because the application is in the process of testing, there will definitely be an error, readers can submit suggestions for the developer to improve and fix in the next version. In general, the features that VECA offers are relatively useful, leveraging the technology platform to make ordinary purchases simpler, faster, and connecting the seller’s needs with buyers. , thereby helping to increase income for both parties and limit waste into the environment.

Automation Marketing (Automation Marketing) helps businesses reach potential customers, automate the process of nurturing those potential customers to be ready for sales in the future. By owning an ecosystem of automated marketing solutions, businesses can easily operate a traditional marketing department like before. Digital conversion in marketing or will “number” convert? Is it mandatory for businesses to apply digital transformation in marketing? The answer here is no. Enterprises themselves can still continue to conduct their own promotional activities through traditional marketing forms. However, in terms of effectiveness, the message in traditional marketing tends to be one-way, so it is easy to annoy the receiver. This is somewhat inconsistent in the stage that prioritizes the interaction between buyers and sellers today. Chatbot with the help of technology makes a dry tool communicate like a human. According to research from Artic, by 2021 more than 70% of businesses have been applying Automation Marketing in their operations. It can be said that the digital transformation in marketing in every business seems to be a matter of time. To help maintain a competitive advantage, either businesses will need to adapt to the changes or they will be left at the end of the track. Automated marketing is like increasing the resistance of every business to negative market influences. In the time of fierce competition, which business owns many advantages, that business will have a formidable position on the industry map. It is not simply a trend in itself. Instead, it really completely changes the way marketing activities in businesses operate. Automation – An important link in digital conversion Marketing automation helps businesses easily reach potential customers using support tools combined with tactics. Instead of needing a powerful marketing team like before, with automated marketing with only a few specialized personnel, businesses can operate marketing strategies on a global scale. The shadow of technology crept into marketing Today, the vast majority of users are “overwhelmed” by dozens of different messages. The consequences of this make it more difficult than ever to create a standout marketing campaign. To be effective, businesses have been under increasing pressure to come up with more innovative ideas than changing competitors. Sadly, doing this with traditional marketing activities is not easy. By applying technology, marketing activities can easily “target” to the right potential customers of their own. There will always be an automated system that helps businesses chase and maintain interaction with customers. Everything is set up to operate completely automatically, which is difficult to do with traditional marketing paradigms. Simulate human behavior Ignoring the human factor in customer communication is what automated marketing tools like chatbots can do. It is no longer a rigid tool, responding to customers based on what humans have pre-configured as before, but has the ability to analyze and predict factors that sometimes make it difficult for users to recognize I’m communicating with an automated tool. Moreover, these “artificial people” help optimize a lot in terms of cost. When using the business itself, it will not need to worry about the working regime, salary and bonus. They only need to invest once and can still have for themselves absolutely loyal employees. Enterprises can use solutions such as chatbot (Bizfly chat) or Email Marketing (Bizfly Email) to help maintain interaction and regularly chat with customers. Digital transformation is a long-term investment direction Digital transformation in marketing is an inevitable trend in the era of technology 4.0. Vietnam currently has an information technology infrastructure that is gradually improving with 5G technology or the popularization of WiFi. At the same time, there are qualified names in providing digital transformation solutions in Marketing and online sales such as VCCorp. With only the two above factors, Vietnamese businesses are already at a high level of readiness for an era of automated marketing. An ecosystem of automated marketing solutions is also gradually forming and improving. Automated solutions appear on all needs, different aspects. Enterprises can use solutions such as chatbot (Bizfly chat) or Email Marketing (Bizfly Email) to help maintain interaction and regularly chat with customers. Or collect customer data in the same place with a CRM solution (Bizfly CRM) to facilitate the management and thorough exploitation of that data. Interested readers can refer to Bizfly’s ecosystem of automated marketing solutions here .

1. Which national park has the smallest area in Vietnam? Kon Ka Kinh National Park (Gia Lai)
Phu Quoc National Park (Kien Giang)
Xuan Thuy National Park (Nam Dinh) Xuan Thuy National Park in Giao Thuy district, Nam Dinh province is currently the smallest national park in Vietnam. According to the information about the unit, the garden has a total area of ​​7,100 ha, preserving the typical wetland ecosystem of the Red River estuary with typical fauna and flora species. This is also an ideal bird watching spot for visitors. Image: Khoitran1957 . 2. Which biosphere reserve is Xuan Thuy National Park an important core zone? Red River Delta Biosphere Reserve
Cat Ba Archipelago Biosphere Reserve
Can Gio Biosphere Reserve According to information introducing the destination, Xuan Thuy National Park is the core area of ​​special importance of the Red River Delta Biosphere Reserve, also known as the Intercity Coastal Wetland Biosphere Reserve. Red River Delta, belonging to 3 provinces of Ninh Binh, Nam Dinh and Thai Binh. This place was recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve in 2004. Photo: Daytripvietnam . 3. What is a special national monument in Nam Dinh? Relic of Ly Bat De Temple
Tran temple relics and Pho Minh pagoda
Cua Ong Temple relic Tran Temple and Pho Minh Pagoda in Nam Dinh City, Nam Dinh Province were classified as a special national monument in 2012. According to documents of the Cultural Heritage Department, this is a typical relic cluster in the system In the Tran Dynasty of the country, among the major religious and religious centers in the Red River delta, festivals took place to honor and honor the Tran dynasty. Image: Long river. 4. Which building is an important part of Nam Dinh ancient citadel? Thu Tu flagpole
Lung Cu flagpole
Nam Dinh flagpole Located in Nam Dinh City, Nam Dinh flagpole is an important work of the ancient citadel of Nam Dinh, ranked a national monument. According to the Nam Dinh Provincial Museum, the work was completed in 1843 under the Nguyen dynasty, but due to the destruction of bombs and bombs, this architecture was restored to its original state in 1997. Photo: Nam Dinh Provincial Museum . 5. Which of the following churches in Nam Dinh attracts many young people to check-in? Hung Nghia Parish Church in Vu Ban district
Hung Nghia Parish Church in My Loc District
Hung Nghia Parish Church in Hai Hau district Nam Dinh has many famous churches, attracting tourists to visit and learn. In particular, Hung Nghia Parish Church in Hai Hau district with large-scale architecture “like heaven in Europe” is the place that many young people come to check-in. Image: Trangdalat2911 . 6. What works in Nam Dinh have just been inaugurated in the past 2020? Cua Hoi Bridge
Thinh Long Bridge
Co Phuc Bridge Thinh Long Bridge is one of the typical projects in Nam Dinh, inaugurated in the past 2020. Crossing the Ninh Co River, the bridge is 2.36 km long, connecting the two districts of Nghia Hung and Hai Hau, and connecting the route from the center of Nam Dinh city to the coastal tourist area of ​​Thinh Long. Image: Ngoc Tan . 7. How many districts and cities does Nam Dinh have? 1 city, 9 districts
1 city, 7 districts
1 city, 5 districts Nam Dinh currently has Nam Dinh city, the provincial capital, with 9 districts: Giao Thuy, Hai Hau, My Loc, Nam Truc, Nghia Hung, Truc Ninh, Vu Ban, Xuan Truong and Y Yen. Image: Le Thanh . The church is as beautiful as the sky in Nam Dinh Phu Nhai Church (Nam Dinh) owns splendid domes, towering bell towers not inferior to European ancient churches.

Representatives of Doan Yen Bai Province, Mu Cang Chai District Party Committee and Warm Towel Fund for children to grow bamboo at the “dinosaur backbone”, Phinh Ho village, Di Xu Phinh commune, Mu Cang Chai district This is an activity under the project “Green Sound” with the aim of building a model of enriching forests and creating a sustainable bamboo ecosystem; at the same time creating income for economic development. The project is implemented by Doan Yen Bai Province and the Warm Towel Fund for you in collaboration with Mu Cang Chai district. The project will be implemented from now until 2025, which is expected to plant on a total land area of ​​16.81 ha in the “dinosaur backbone” area of ​​Phinh Ho village, Di Xu Phinh commune, Mu Cang Chai district. In the immediate future, in 2021, it will be pilot planting 8,800 trees on an area of ​​more than 8 hectares; in the following years, additional planting will be made on the remaining area. In 2022, the project will deploy a cultural space, product display area, language classes to preserve local cultural values, support community tourism development and create a green ecosystem. from bamboo. Ms. Doan Thi Thanh Tam, Secretary of Doan Yen Bai Province, said that in recent years, storms and floods have seriously affected forest resources in Mu Cang Chai. The project implemented here aims to regenerate forests, protect the environment and develop the local tourism economy. Besides, the “dinosaur backbone” in Phinh Ho village is the attraction for many tourists to conquer and take check-in photos. This is one of the three “backbone of dinosaurs” with Ta Xua – Son La, Binh Lieu – Quang Ninh, many people rated the most beautiful in the North. “The project makes sense not only to the environment and local people but also to the young Yen Bai in the direction of forming youth cooperatives doing tourism economy”, Ms. Tam said. According to Ms. Tam, the bamboo source used in the project is indigenous species. Youth unionists coordinate with farmers with the guidance and advice of experts to create landscapes and ensure the growth of trees.

Oos Lions, hyenas and other predators still stalk the wildebeest, preventing them from eating too much of the plant. The variety of plants and grass supports other species, from fish birds to insects. In turn, these animals carry seeds or pollen throughout the plains, creating conditions for many types of plants to reproduce. Humans also appear there, but with relatively meager density. This is a prime example of an intact ecosystem: complex relationships that together maintain the rich diversity of the Earth. According to a survey of the ecosystems on Earth, most of the land on Earth – about 97% – no longer qualifies for ecological integrity. Researchers announced on April 15 in the journal Frontiers in Forest and Global Change: in the past 500 years, too many species have been either extinct or in decline. Specifically, scientists set the year 1500 AD, which means that only parts of the world are ecologically intact like 500 years ago with the addition of species of similar abundance. can be considered a wilderness. As a result, only 2.8% of planet Earth’s surface matches the description. These “wild plaques”, each with an area of ​​10,000 square kilometers or more, are scattered in various parts of the world. Of the few intact ecosystems, only about 11% of the land is in existing protected areas. These include Nouabale-Ndoki National Park in Congo, Serengeti-Ngorongoro in Tanzania, Alto Rio Negro indigenous territory in the Amazon forest, Great Siberian Polynya in northern Russia, and Kawésqar National Park in southern Chile. These are very rare and special places to be preserved, but only 11% of them are in protected areas. “Those are the best of the best, the last places on Earth have not lost a species as we know it,” said Oscar Venter, a conservation scientist at the University of North British Columbia. . It is important to identify such places, he said, especially for areas under development threats that need protection, such as the Amazon rainforest. Conservation scientists have long tried to map places that have not been affected by human activity. Researchers estimate that 20-40% of the Earth’s soil surface can be considered ecologically intact. But what can be detected by satellite is the ugly reality of the true extent of wildlife habitat. Beneath the seemingly intact tree canopy, the extinction of mammals and large birds from hunting, invasive species or disease has undermined the biodiversity of the areas. wild in the world. Biologist Andrew Plumptre, University of Cambridge said: “Hunting, impact of invasive species, climate change – these can harm ecosystems, but they are not easily detected. right through the satellite ”. Plumptre and his colleagues began looking for habitats that fully retain natural species, in abundance, in 1500 AD. That is the basis that the International Union for Conservation of Nature uses to evaluate the extinction of species, even though humans have changed their ecosystems by wiping out many large mammals over the past thousands of years. Overall, the amount of ecologically intact soil “is much lower than we expected,” said Plumptre. This shows how terribly man has affected nature. Some scientists question whether study authors are too strict in their definition of ecosystem integrity. Many ecosystems around the world have lost one or two species, but they remain vibrant, diverse communities. The decline of some species may not cause a catastrophe to the entire ecosystem, as other species may replace the role of lost species. The researchers calculated that while only 3% of the land is currently ecologically intact, bringing in up to five species lost could restore 20% of the land as before. This helps the ecosystem gradually return to balance.

This year’s iPad Pro line has integrated the M1 chip instead of the A series chip models as before. The M1 chip has been integrated in the Macbook Air and Macbook Pro laptop models, providing more powerful performance than Intel chips. The M1 chip was included in the iPad Pro to replace the already very powerful A12Z chip. In addition to the new chip, the iPad Pro 2021 also has built-in Thunderbolt on the existing USB port, as well as eSIM and 5G technology for users to transfer data faster. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro version is equipped with a mini-LED display with a contrast of 1,000,000: 1 and a maximum brightness of 1600 nits, which is better than the brightness of 600 nits on the 11-inch. Both 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models come with up to 2TB of storage options. The 1TB and 2TB iPad Pro models will be equipped with 16GB of RAM instead of 8GB of RAM in the lower-end versions. The front camera of the device is upgraded with an ultra-wide 122-degree angle with the Center Stage feature that automatically aligns the frame according to the user’s movement. The starting price for the 11-inch iPad Pro version is $ 799 and the 12.9-inch version will be $ 1099. AirTag This is a device that helps users locate lost items in the Apple product ecosystem. This device has been rumored and expected for a long time and now it is officially released. AirTag is integrated with a speaker, accelerometer and a CR2032 battery that can be used continuously for 1 year. It will broadcast the Bluetooth signal to nearby Apple devices. The location of the devices it detects will be sent to iCloud and the owner of the device can find the lost item through the Find My app. For iPhone 11 or 12 series users, due to the built-in U1 chip, they can use the Precision Finding feature to locate the AirTag while nearby. Apple pledges that all devices that send their location to AirTag are secure and anonymous. The selling price of AirTag is 25 USD. If you buy a combo of 4, the price is 99 USD. New iMac It couldn’t be helped, after putting the M1 chip into laptops and iPads, now the Apple desktops are also equipped with this powerful chip. The new iMac has a thinner, sleeker, and more stylish design. The screen size has been increased from 21.5 inches to 24 inches with 4.5K resolution. The resolution of the front camera is also increased to Full HD 1080p. Included with the machine is the new Magic Keyboard keyboard. This keyboard is integrated Touch ID sensor to help unlock the device faster and switch users on the device easily. In particular, both the iMac and the accompanying accessories include Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard with 7 colors for users to choose from, including gold, silver, orange, purple, pink, green, and blue. The new iMac will be available in the second half of May and will be priced at $ 1299 for the 8GB storage and 256GB version. The yellow, orange, and purple iMac models with higher configurations will only cost $ 1499 or more.

1. Smart cockpit The Smart Cockpit solution uses a self-developed computing platform and HarmonyOS, accompanied by an extensive hardware and application ecosystem, provides users with extensive functionality through collaboration with OEMs. 2. High resolution 4D radar image The high resolution 4D image radar uses a large 12T24R antenna band (12 transmitting and 24 receiving channels), 24 times improvement over the antenna configuration of conventional mmWave (3T4R) and multi-channel radar 50% more than the imaging radar industry, making it the largest antenna array available for mass production. The 4D imaging radar offers a unique Non-Line Sensor (NLOS) power that detects hidden objects while maintaining better distance and velocity measurement than traditional mmWave radars. 3. Huawei MDC 810 – Super powerful computing platform HUAWEI MDC is an open, standardized platform aimed at promoting the development of the smart vehicle control industry. The company is working closely with sensor, actuator and application algorithm suppliers to build a technology ecosystem based on MDC. 4. Huawei TMS – Smart, integrated heat management system By adopting a simplified and centralized architecture of components and control functions, Huawei TMS improves the operating temperature of the heat pump from -10 degrees C to -18 degrees C, helping to improve the New energy vehicle mobility (NEV) by 20%. As the auto industry turns to electric power, thermal management systems become increasingly important. Currently, most NEVs use an inefficient PTC heating solution, which reduces the range by 30% to 40% at lower temperatures. Hence, a highly energy efficient heat pump system (twice as much as a PTC system) will be the future of heat management.

Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong speaking at the meeting. Photo: CAO THANG Speaking at the meeting, Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong emphasized, HIDS must act as the center, conductor in research programs, as a place to attract and connect knowledge resources. creating a research ecosystem in HCMC as well as the economic region of HCMC. The mission of the institute is to research topics that serve immediate political tasks on socio-economic development of Ho Chi Minh City; studying strategic topics of Ho Chi Minh City. In the first task, improving the investment environment and building urban government, it is necessary to ask what we have been doing. “Recently, reading comments on a number of newspapers, they said why Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are still struggling at the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI). Why does Quang Ninh hold the champion position for 4 consecutive years. For the efficiency index of governance and public administration (PAPI), HCMC also dropped, from 31/63 (2019) to 46/63 (2020). After only one year, Ho Chi Minh City decreased 15 places, in the group of 15 provinces with low average PAPI. Meanwhile, report to me, every unit is excellent. Excellent, why drop in rank? It is necessary to have an assessment of the performance of the tasks at the units more accurately, otherwise it will lead to subjectivity ”, comrade Nguyen Thanh Phong pondered. In addition to the 3 Ho Chi Minh City’s breakthrough programs on management innovation, human resources and infrastructure, the President of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City asked HIDS and departments to focus on implementing key programs for business development, creative start-ups. and key product development. Ho Chi Minh City will realize its goal of becoming the financial center of the region. In the near future, the City Development Advisory Council will be formed, including experts in the fields of economy, culture, planning, urban … Regarding the mission of HIDS in 2021, comrade Nguyen Thanh Phong requested: “It is necessary to clearly define the basic contents, what are the central objectives of the professional activities, how many jobs to do, who can assignment of responsibility, how long to complete. The final product is a measure of the value of labor for each individual and department at the end of the year. Not delivering specific products, how to assess the completion of the job. All things need to be concretized ”. In order to enhance its position and role, HIDS urgently develops and completes a project to develop an institute, a scientific research program in the period of 2021-2025 to have a fully functional implementation of its tasks. development to create research dynamics, ready to invite foreign experts to interact in order to raise the level of research methods. “In its structure, the institute has one member. Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee also agrees to invest in infrastructure, so the ball is in the hands of the institute, so it cannot be said that Ho Chi Minh City does not invest, the collective needs to make more effort to build a worthy Ho Chi Minh City Research and Development Institute. and contribute to many valuable topics for Ho Chi Minh City ”, Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong concluded.

Japanese people flock to the viewing spots for flowers. Photo: Getty. Each year, cherry blossoms only reach “peak in full bloom” for a few days. This is the law of nature that has existed for more than a thousand years. When it comes to cherry blossom season, Japanese people often flock to flower viewing spots for picnics or commemorative photos. But this year, the cherry blossom season comes and goes quickly. Scientists call this the earliest blooming season in history, and point out the cause: a climate crisis is threatening the ecosystem. The flowers bloom early The timing of cherry blossoms in full bloom can vary from year to year, depending on factors such as weather or rainfall. But in general, the cherry blossom season tends to come sooner. Researcher Yasuyuki Aono from Osaka Prefecture University gathered historical data in the city of Kyoto. According to Aono, this year’s flower season in Kyoto starts on March 26, the earliest in more than 1,200 years. Aono expert data shows that the city of Kyoto welcomes the cherry blossom season around mid-April for many centuries. From the 1800s, the flowering season shifts to around early April, during which a few years the flowering season takes place at the end of March. “Sakura flowers are very sensitive to temperature”, Mr. Aono analyzed. “The temperature can determine when the flowers bloom. Compared with the 1820s, the current temperature in Japan has increased by about 3.5 degrees C “. He also said that this year’s flower season clearly reflects the change in temperature. Specifically, this year’s winter in Japan is very cold while spring comes incredibly fast and warm. Therefore, cherry blossoms have “awakened with enough rest”. Cherry blossoms in Washington, USA, also bloom early. Photo: Getty. In Tokyo, the cherry blossoms bloom from March 22, the second earliest time in history. “As global temperatures warm, spring frosts occur early, leading to early blooming of cherry blossoms,” said Dr. Lewis Ziska of Columbia University of Environmental Health Sciences. Not only in Japan, the cherry blossoms in Washington, USA, also bloom early. According to the management of the National Park, this year’s cherry blossom season lasts only nearly a week, from March 31 to April 5. Ecosystem randomization However, early blooming is only the “tip of the iceberg”. Associate Professor Amos Tai from the University of Hong Kong warned of the global climate crisis that could destabilize the ecosystem and threaten the life of all species. In fact, plants and insects depend on each other. Both groups need to interact, influence each other, and at the same time need signals from the environment to “adjust their own life cycle”, according to Mr. Tai. Plants, for example, sense the temperature around them. If the temperature is warm enough for a certain amount of time, they will start to leaf, shoot and flower. Likewise, insects and many other animals are temperature dependent throughout their life cycle. Rising temperatures can accelerate growth in animals. “The relationship between plants and insects and other organisms has evolved over the years, that is, thousands to millions of years,” said Mr. Tai. But in recent centuries, climate change is destroying everything and disturbing these relationships ”. Plants and insects can react to increases in temperature at different rates, leaving their lifecycle out of sync. This means plants and insects may not grow together in the spring. Now, flowers can bloom before the insect is ready, or vice versa. “Insects will not find nutrients from plants and plants do not have enough nutrients to pollinate,” Mr. Tai concluded. In Tokyo, the cherry blossoms bloom from March 22. Photo: Getty. According to a 2009 study in the journal Biological Conservation , over the past few decades, a number of flora and fauna have transformed themselves to escape the effects of climate change. But the ecosystem is increasingly difficult to adapt, as the climate becomes unpredictable. “Ecosystems are not used to such large fluctuations,” said Tai. “The productivity of ecosystems can be degraded, even collapsed in the future.” The effects of climate change are not limited to cherry blossom season. Mr. Tai said that life cycle changes occurred in many crops of economic value, posing challenges to food security and farmers’ livelihoods. At the same time, food supplies in some vulnerable areas are also directly affected by drought and grasshoppers. “Farmers will find it difficult to predict crop yields,” said Mr. Tai. “Farming is now like gambling. Climate change is randomizing every factor in our ecosystems ”.

With the People’s Committee of Da Nang City in principle agreeing to the Vietnam Maritime Administration (Ministry of Transport) to research, survey and implement procedures for submerging 200,000 m3 of material in the sea of ​​Da Nang, experts say. There is a need for a careful assessment of the environmental impact (EIA).

Danang’s marine ecosystem is in decline

Associate Professor-Dr. Vo Van Minh, Chairman of the Council of Da Nang Pedagogical University, said that if there is no other dumping site, there is only way to sink into the sea. However, where to sink, in EIA techniques, it is necessary to determine which sea is the safest, least damaging to the environment.

“Currently, the waters of Danang are not included in the group of protected areas, so it can be submerged. However, from an environmental perspective, falling there will certainly affect immediately, especially coral reefs and seagrass areas. These areas are very important for their habitat and breeding grounds for marine life. Surely it will disturb the environment, affect species of marine fauna and flora “- Mr. Minh said.

Mr. Minh emphasized that in the EIA technique, it is only said to minimize to the lowest level, in the permitted level, not say that it is not impacting. Da Nang’s marine ecosystem is in decline, especially the coral system due to poor conservation, tourism and wastewater impacts.

“I want the EIAs to consult with scientists, but if they do not do well, it is dangerous for the environment” – Mr. Minh worried.

According to Dr. Nguyen Tac An, former Director of Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography, in order to carefully analyze the EIA capacity of submerging, it is necessary to understand the dredging method and the submerged technique. It can be said that all the material in the sea when lying still is okay, but when touched and bounced, many problems occurred. Therefore, it is okay to say just taking this place and leaving that place.

Mr. An said that the submergence principle must stay away from sensitive areas such as residential areas, fishing grounds, protected areas and special values ​​of the sea. In addition, when submerged, it is necessary to avoid seas with strong motivations.

“Actually we dumped it, but it will run away. Submerging techniques must be very attentive. Must see if the quality of sediment and chemicals in the area we scraped up is toxic or not. This EIA agency is aware of both. The dynamic maps in Vietnam nowadays all have them. Therefore, when pouring, it must be considered and calculated. The EIA agency will have to take physical samples for testing, calculate the propagation pattern, size, dredging and dredging time “- Mr. An noted.

Mr. An emphasized: Dredging the sea channel is very important for economic development. Dredging cannot be helped. However, how to minimize the impact of the dredger to increase the overall economic value.

Experts believe that when evaluating the EIA, it is necessary to determine which sea area is safe, with the least damage to the environment. Photo: LE PHI

Dredging the sea channel into Tien Sa port will create 200,000 m3 of material and be calculated to submerge in the waters of Da Nang. Photo: TAN VIET

Worry about coral reefs

Talking about the material submerged in Da Nang sea, Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Phuong, Dean of the Faculty of Environment – Chemical Technology (Duy Tan University), assessed that 200,000 m3 of material is much and will definitely affect the system. marine ecology.

“The affirmation is always going to impact the ecosystem. When we poured like that, we thought it would lie there, but in fact it was not there at all, it had extremely large currents, so it would be swept away. Must see under that sea there are corals or not, because the most fear is the influence of the coral. When pouring like that, the coral cannot withstand the mud, when the water is too turbid, the symbiotic algae of the coral dies and makes the entire coral carpet die “- Ms. Phuong said.

Ms. Phuong further analyzed the great possibility that the sea area is expected to be submerged deep enough that there are no live corals. Most worrying, however, is that the currents will sweep matter around. Especially sediments, if heavy sediments will be deposited, and fine-grained sediments will be swept away.

“Saying a 100-hectare sea area, it will actually wash away very far. The sediment in the dredging site is likely to be fine-grained, not coarse-grained sediment. Fine means it is light, can be washed away, coarse grain is deposited in place and moves slowly. In a period of a few years it will be swept away everywhere and swept seasonally, because the flow changes with the seasons. Wherever the flow is, the coral will die there. The symbiotic algae of the coral needs light, the coral ecosystem is extremely important. And the bottom ecosystem will be temporarily destroyed for a while, then recover “- Ms. Phuong said.

Ms. Phuong added that from a management perspective, any project will have an impact on the environment. If you consider the environmental impact less than the likelihood of economic development, that’s okay, it’s worth the tradeoff.

“Also saying no effect is not right. The impact at sea is difficult to control. If other ecosystems can recover over time, the corals will not, die will die ”- Ms. Phuong affirmed.

177 species of corals around Son Tra peninsula From 2016 to 2018, the Southern Institute of Ecology had the topic “Research on conservation and biodiversity restoration of terrestrial and underwater ecosystems in Son Tra Nature Reserve”. After nearly three years of restoration, the live coral cover increased by more than 10% compared to baseline. There is an increase in organisms living in the reef. The coverage of seagrass beds increases about 20% -30%. According to research by the Southern Institute of Ecology in 2019, the sea surrounding Son Tra peninsula has 177 species of coral belonging to 17 families and 52 varieties. There are also 130 species of fish living in coral reefs, belonging to 32 families and 65 varieties. This sea also has three species of seagrass distributed over a total area of ​​1 ha and 108 species of extremely diverse seaweed. However, the marine ecosystem here is seriously degraded.

As Law of Ho Chi Minh City informed, the Vietnam Maritime Administration plans to dredge and sink 200,000m3 of material in the waters of Da Nang, which worries many people.

We have an interview with Associate Professor, Dr. Vu Thanh Ca (Senior Lecturer, Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment) about this sinking plan.

The plan is not effective

Sir, is the plan to dredge 200,000m3 of material and to sink in waters 4 nautical miles from Tien Sa Port is reasonable and effective?

Assoc.Prof. Dr. Vu Thanh Ca: I also do not know where the sinking area is. But with personal experience, I think that this drowning option is reasonable but not effective.

It should be noted that even though we see sand all around, sand is actually becoming an extremely rare resource. Beach sand is always very flexible and has a sand cycle near the coast. In winter, large waves with short cycles bring the sand from the shore outward to form near shore sand bars. In summer, storm waves are small but long cycle transport sand from these sand bars to the shore to reclaim the beach. However, the amount of sand brought into the beach is always smaller than the amount of sand carried out or in other words, a certain amount of sand is lost each year towards areas with great depths. Usually, this loss of sand is offset by sand brought out by rivers.

Assoc.Prof. Dr. Vu Thanh Ca (Senior Lecturer, Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment).

As many hydroelectric and irrigation dams are currently built on the upper reaches of rivers and block most of the sand flowing from the river basin. The amount of sand loaded into the sea by rivers is severely reduced and is no longer enough to compensate for the loss of sand at beaches. As a result, beaches suffer from a lack of sand, thus being transformed from an accretion state to an erosion, loss of beach state. Beach erosion is more serious because some localities have allowed to absorb sand near the shore for sea encroachment, thus causing a shortage of sand.

Sediment in Tien Sa port channel and basin originates from neighboring sandbanks and Han River, and is carried by long waves into the channel and port basin. If this amount of dredged sand is not submerged in locations with great depths but is dumped near the beach next to Nguyen Tat Thanh Street in Danang Bay, the use of sand will be very efficient.

There is no need to pour sand at the beach but rather sand in front of the beach, near where the sand bars are formed in winter. Long waves in summer will transport sand into the sediment to the beach, restore part of the beach that was eroded before.

Only immersed sand is not polluted

The waters surrounding Son Tra Peninsula have 177 species of coral, 130 species of fish living in coral reefs, 3 species of seagrass distributed over a total area of ​​1 ha and 108 species of seaweed. Warnings experts must be very careful when dumping 4 nautical miles from Tien Sa port. What are your comments on these concerns?

There have been many studies around the world on the environmental impact of dredged mud and sand. The first thing to emphasize is that if the dredged sludge is contaminated, special treatment is required to eliminate the pollution and only the immersion of non-contaminated dredged sludge into the sea is allowed.

The research results in the world show that, if the dredged sand is poured over sensitive ecosystems with high biodiversity such as corals, sea grass, the dredged mud and sand will kill the ecosystems. This state. In addition, if the dredged sediment is dumped near such ecosystems, the dumping of the sediment will change the seabed topography. The sea dynamics processes such as waves and currents will reset a new balance at the seabed by transporting mud and sand to sedimentation in other areas and can fill and cover areas with leveling ecosystems. coral, sea grass. Therefore, to avoid unnecessary damage, the dredged sediment submerged area must be significantly away from areas with high biodiversity sensitive ecosystems.

Da Nang seaport area.

If the dredged sludge is submerged in a rather remote location (for sure, more than 5 km) an area with a sensitive ecosystem with high biodiversity, the problem of turbid water becomes unimportant. . I would like to quote on this issue of the Committee of the OSPAR Convention, which is the Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Nordic Countries and Western European Countries: “Sediments are an essential part, the integrity and dynamics of the system. Ecological. Over 99% of the dredged material that has been submerged into the sea has been generated near the submerged site and is the result of dredging ports and access channels to ensure navigational operations. Most of the dredges were submerged at identified sites. They are also used for beach farming and encroachment ”and“ sediments are part of the marine environment and the movement of non-polluted sediments in the ocean supports natural sediment balancing. also has short-term effects on light-dependent organisms, but this effect is generally considered negligible. ”

It should be noted that the Nordic countries and Western Europe have very high standards of marine protection, and they concluded as such, we do not need to worry about this. Some countries also require dredged mud and sand submerged in the area with the mud and sand circulation system to support the mud and sand circulation, prevent coastal erosion.

Pouring sand to feed the yard, a double job

Do you have any advice for Vietnam Maritime Administration as well as Da Nang in sinking 200,000m3 of material?

I think that the dredger should be used to feed the beach, to compensate for erosion at the beaches of Danang. Over the years, a number of beaches in Da Nang, one of the most important tourism resources, are being eroded due to a shortage of sand. The use of dredged sand to feed the beach by dumping this sand into sandbanks just outside of the eroding beaches, although not fully addressing the problem of beach erosion, can also be mitigated. this problem.

If it is possible to use dredged sand to feed the beach and prevent erosion, the Vietnam Maritime Administration as well as Da Nang have done more than a double job. I want to say “more than a double job” because many places in Vietnam can not raise the beach to prevent erosion because there is no sand to feed the beach.

Associate’s views on material submersion into the sea? In the world, besides submerging material in the sea, is there any other option?

There is almost no other option to handle dredged sludge. Dumping dredged mud on shore is both costly and environmentally dangerous. It is expensive because you will need a large area of ​​land for dredging mud and sand. Dangerous for the environment because salt water from dredged mud and sand will pollute and destroy the ecosystem in a rather large area around the dredged mud and sand dump site.

Furthermore, I would like to emphasize again that the dredged sludge is part of the sea, and if the uncontaminated dredged sludge is submerged in the area within the sand circulation system of an eroding beach then I have helped the beach to protect itself according to the laws of nature.

Thank you Sir!.

According to the owner of the photo, the scene of starfish dying dry, lying on the sand was taken at noon on April 2. Previously, this female tourist and her family were transported by the taxi driver and introduced it as “a beach with many stars and arranged into a heart shape”.

Upon arrival, this visitor was surprised to witness the scene of a dead starfish basking in the sun. This person then took the photo and posted the story on social media.

The photo of dry starfish on the coast of Phu Quoc

Frustrated by the above incident, Mr. Le Chien, representative of Marine Life Rescue Center, said that this situation happened a few years ago, not just recently.

We need to know that starfish play an important role in the ecosystem. People call starfish a key type. Without such a key species, the surrounding ecosystem will collapse.

Starfish has the characteristic of being alive above all temperatures. No matter what environment they live in, they play an important role in that ecosystem, but many people take starfish ashore to take pictures and let them die. This situation has a very low general assessment of Vietnamese people’s consciousness.

“We have many foreign volunteers, sometimes they come to Vietnam to play and meet the scene where Vietnamese people catch sea animals and leave them on the shore, all foreigners have a very offensive impression. jobs on.

However, this work with Vietnamese people is as natural and innocent as meals. That is really sad, expressing the common sense of society “-anh Chien shared.

According to the representative of the Marine Life Rescue Center, people in the countryside or the city when traveling are the same, it is lack of knowledge about the sea.

The story of the starfish is like the story of the coral, really to solve the above problem requires handling sanctions. Although the Marine Life Rescue Center has repeatedly proposed this issue to higher levels, it still cannot solve it because there is no penalty.

Our country needs a penalty to strictly punish violators. If Thai and Filipinos just touch the coral and be photographed, that tourist will be ordered to deport and pay a large fine. However, in Vietnam, there is no force to check.

Bringing starfish to shore and then letting them die for photography is very offensive. (Illustration)

“Summarizing to solve and limit the above things, we have to do in 3 aspects. The first is the community communication aspect by giving scientific knowledge to tourists, especially people. local people.

Only local people who understand, they will work enthusiastically and supervise closely. The second is in terms of education, it is necessary to provide more information about the environment, about marine life and forests in order to make tourists travel for civilization.

Finally, it is imperative to have a sanction against both foreigners and Vietnamese when violating “-anh Chien emphasized.

In addition, the representative of the Marine Life Rescue Center shared more about the current tourism situation in our country.

According to Chien, 90% of tourism businesses make mistakes and put visitors at risk. For example, if you go diving to see coral, they will give you a life jacket, diving goggles, and a breathing tank, that’s absolutely wrong and internationally forbids it. When guests wear life jackets into the water, the body will be difficult to control and even people die in the coral reef because corals cut into arteries.

“When in the water, all the tourists trampling on we must accept and correct mistakes, even go to replant the coral, but will not interfere at that time because it will affect the customer’s lives and of ourselves.

Not to mention that there are many types of corals, some are poisonous and many tourists do not necessarily understand this. The image of starfish dying dry on the shore made many people get up, but looking at the tourist picture of Vietnam, it was really bad, ugly …