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Source #1

logging and slash-and-burn practices in agriculture add to the deforestation and soil degradation.

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https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2032.html

Soil Degradation

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growing cities and industrialization rapidly degrade environment in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

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N/a

Degradation

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Soil erosion happens during the removal of soil by water or wind, or deforestation, overgrazing, poor agricultural practices and desertification

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N/a

Soil Degradation

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Salination, effluents, pollution to ground water supplies limits drinkable water.

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N/a

Water Pollution

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dredging, pollution in the water, and drift-net-fishing threaten populations of marine life.

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N/a

Water Pollution

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Fresh water is becoming undrinkable through Salination

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N/a

Water Pollution

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Desalination is reverse to Salination but results renders soil incapable of supporting crops

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N/a

Water Pollution/Soil Erosion

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Waterborne diseases are a threat in areas with an untreated water supply

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N/a

Water Pollution

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Effluents - waste materials, such as smoke, sewage, or industrial waste which are released into the environment, subsequently polluting it.

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N/a

Environment Pollution

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Smoke, sewage, or industrial materials that are released into the environment are subsequently polluting it.

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N/a

Environment Pollution

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Dredging is the practice of deepening waterways to collect bottom-dwellers like shellfish.

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N/a

Dredging

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The illegal killing of animals and fish is a great concern with respect to endangered or threatened species.

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N/a

Loss of Biodiversity

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Also used to harvest coral but often causing destruction to reefs and ocean floor ecosystems

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N/a

Dredging

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The destruction of habitats or direct hunting is endangering species to extinction.

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N/a

Loss of Biodiversity

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Ozone shield - a layer of the atmosphere composed of ozone gas (O3) that resides approximately 25 miles above the Earth’s surface and absorbs solar ultraviolet radiation that can be harmful to living organisms.

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N/a

Air Pollution

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Greenhouse gas - a gas that “traps” infrared radiation in the lower atmosphere causing surface warming; water vapor, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane, hydrofluorocarbons, and ozone are the primary greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere.

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N/a

Air Pollution

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Vietnam’s soil environment has been badly affected by series of problems such as erosion, degradation, salination, pollution, desertification, inundation, and organic reduction.

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http://www.rrcap.ait.asia/pub/soe/vietnam/sumary/key_issue_sumary.htm

Soil Degradation

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Source #2

The soil degradation has largely been increasing both in its speed and seriousness.

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N/a

Soil Degradation

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Source #2

Degraded land accounts for nearly 50% of the total land area of the country (of which 3.2 million ha lies in the plain and coastal land and 13 million ha in mountainous areas).

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N/a

Soil Degradation

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The strategic aims for Vietnam Forestry in the coming 2-3 decades are to strictly protect 9.6 million hectares of existing natural forests, and recover 5 million hectares of open lands.

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N/a

Forest Deforestation/Soil Degradation

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Source #2

Much of the land degradation results from natural and socio-economic conditions and deforestation.

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N/a

Deforestation

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Source #2

The water supply is insufficient, creating intense competition among consumers and increasing its exploitation.

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N/a

Water Pollution (1)

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Source #2

Rapid urbanization and industrialization has resulted in the growing demand for water use.

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N/a

Water Pollution (1)

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Source #2

Pollution of water also contributes to the decline in water supply.

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N/a

Water Pollution (1)

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Source #2

In the industrial zones, wastewater is discharged directly into rivers and lakes without treatment.

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N/a

Water Pollution (2)

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Source #2

Wastewater from municipal areas is also directly discharged into rivers, which leads to serious water pollution problems in places like Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh, Hai Phong, Viet Tri and Bien Hoa.

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N/a

Water Pollution (2)

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Source #2

The growing exploitation of ground water in some cities and towns has lead to a sharp fall in ground water levels.

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N/a

Water Pollution (3)

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Source #2

This has not only decreased water availability and polluted the water source (through salt infiltration) but has also resulted in collapse of the ground in some places, including Ha Noi city.

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N/a

Water Pollution (3)

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Source #2

Organic pollution in Sai Gon River, Vam Co Dong River and canals is very serious while it is rather severe in Dong Nai River.

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N/a

Water Pollution (4)

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Source #2

In comparison with the accepted oil concentration of 0.3mg/l, pollution is found in the northern and southern marine areas, while the marine areas of the central Vietnam are not found to be affected by oil pollution.

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N/a

Water Pollution

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Source #2

In most urban centres, the average value of SO2, CO, NO2 concentration (hourly average and daily average) is lower than or approximates the acceptable limit.

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N/a

Air Pollution

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Source #2

Most urban areas in Vietnam are polluted by dust and some are seriously polluted to an alarming degree.

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N/a

Air Pollution

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Source #2

The air pollution monitoring data in Ho Chi Minh, Ha Noi and Quang Ninh show that lead pollution was not found in the streets, but lead concentration in large cross-roads is close to the maximum value of acceptable limit (0.005mg/m3).

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N/a

Air Pollution

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Source #2

The average collection efficiency ranges from 40% - 70% and in some cities, this figure reaches 20% - 40% only.

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N/a

Hazardous Wastes (1)

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Source #2

The collection efficiency is still very low, as in most cities the collection services are not fully established.

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N/a

Hazardous Wastes (1)

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Source #2

The treatment efficiency is not satisfactory and the existing dumping sites are not properly designed.

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N/a

Hazardous Wastes (2)

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Source #2

Most dumping sites do not meet the sanitary requirement.

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N/a

Hazardous Wastes (2)

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Source #2

Most urban centres in Vietnam do not have adequate and appropriate facilities to treat hazardous wastes.

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N/a

Hazardous Wastes (2)

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Source #2

The main factors that threaten biodiversity are habitat destruction and loss, over exploitation and unsustainable use of biodiversity resources.

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N/a

Loss of Biodiversity

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Source #2

The number of wild animals decreases with each passing year, especially the rare and endangered species, resulting in a progressive increase in the number of threatened species in the Red Data Book of Vietnam.

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N/a

Loss of Biodiversity

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Source #3

The concentration of dust parameters tend to remain at high level, especially along the roads and highways with high traffic density.

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Air Pollution

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Source #3

Air pollution can result from transportation, industry, handicrafts and construction activities.

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http://www.monre.gov.vn/v35/default.aspx?tabid=675&CateID=58&ID=130119&Code=RHBW130119

Air Pollution

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Source #3

Many industrial, handicraft and manufacturing facilities in the city do not equip dust and emission treatment systems.

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Air Pollution

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Source #3

Air pollution is rising at an alarming rate as a result of transportation, industry, handicrafts and construction activities.

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Air Pollution

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Source #3

In particular, in the period 2011 - 2012, the Prime Minister has also approved a scheme on controlling emissions from automobile and motorcycle in big provinces and cities. The project has contributed a great significance to reducing pollution from transportation activities.

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Solutions/Air Pollution

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Source #3

According to environmental experts, to reduce air pollution, Vietnam should implement measures such as: encourage the development of vehicles using clean energy, vehicle maintenance and testing programs.

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Solutions/Air Pollution

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Source #3

The Binh Hung wastewater treatment plant has been put in operation with the capacity of nearly 150,000 cubic meter per day.

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Solutions/Water Pollution

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Source #3

With the money the Japanese lent to Vietnam, Phase I of the Ho Chi Minh City Water Environment Improvement has been completed.

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Solutions/Water Pollution

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Source #3

In addition, conducting environmental fee for vehicles should also be considered a solution to raise the awareness and responsibility of people to the environment.

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Solutions/Air Pollution

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Source #3

Phase II of the Ho Chi Minh City Water Environment Improvement is further developed and has the aim of increasing capacity from 150,000 cubic meters per day to 450,000 cubic meters along with locating wastewater treatment in city center districts.

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Solutions/Water Pollution

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Source #3

Representatives proposed that JICA continue to provide ODA loan for Ho Chi Minh City Water Environment Improvement Phase III that aims at the Doi – Te canal wastewater treatment and the Tan Hoa – Lo Gom canal improvement.

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Solutions/Water Pollution

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Source #3

At the working session, JICA Present Mr. Akihito Tanaka said, “JICA will consider financing projects in Vietnam including the Ho Chi Minh City Water Environment Improvement Phase III.”

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Solutions/Water Pollution

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Source #3

The plant, expected to open in August next year, is expected to improve the environment in Soc Trang Province and the surrounding provinces by reducing the number of solid-waste landfills.

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Solutions/Wastes

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Source #3

Experts from Kyushu University, Japan, will help the central city of Da Nang develop a feasibility study for constructing a solid-waste treatment plant

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Solutions/Wastes

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Source #3

The Khanh Son dump has polluted the groundwater and the environment with 1.4 million tons of rubbish and will be closed by 2020.

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Solutions/Wastes

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Source #3

The waste-treatment plant will help the city deal with 700 tons of waste each day, while producing compost from the waste.

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Solutions/Wastes

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Source #3

The people of Tan Hiep commune said no to use of plastic bags 3 years ago, resulting a clean environment and facilitated the growth of hard corals.

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Solutions/Water Ecosystem Restoration

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Source #3

If the environmental policy of the City continue to developing, the corals will continue to grow in the waters near Cu Lao Cham in a sustainable way.

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Solutions/Water Ecosystem Restoration

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Source #4

Professor The (R )comments:“It [the above proposal] is insufficient. It is necessary to have a suitable market for trading timber. At the same time, we need to replant trees for producing timber. Also, it is necessary to manufacture suitable non-timber products to replace timber products.”

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Southeast Asian Studies, Vol.41, No.1, June 2003

Solutions/Deforestation

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Source #4

Mr. Cao (R ), the forest specialist, says “the more strict the regulations [of timber exploitation] are, the more serious deforestation is.”

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Solutions/Deforestation

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