![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2021/10/21/coral1l.b.jpg)
Vietnamese Photographer Clinches 2nd Prize in UK Biology Photo Competition
Trương Hoài Vũ's 'Hòn Yến marine ecosystem' nabbed the honor of runner-up in the 2021 Royal Society of Biology’s photography competition in the Photographer of The Year category.
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/urbanisthanoi/article-images/2021/08/22/nanamainl.b.jpg)
Ná Nả: How a Grassroots Initiative Enriches the Lives of Ethnic Minorities
Khang A Tủa is attending university in Ho Chi Minh City, but he took the last semester off to run a project supporting people of the H’Mong ethnic minority.
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2021/09/22/doc/elephan00l.b.jpg)
A New Documentary Tells the Story of Ethical Elephant Tourism in Dak Lak
While some documentaries come together after years of planning and storyboarding, others happen almost by chance.
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2021/09/16/nuichua0l.b.jpg)
UNESCO Recognizes Nui Chua, Kon Ha Nung as Vietnam's New Biosphere Reserves
They are in Ninh Thuan and Gia Lai.
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2021/09/13/phumy3-00l.b.jpg)
5ha of Coastal Protection Forest Destroyed by Solar Power Project: 'It Was an Accident'
While carrying out site clearance for a solar power project in Binh Dinh Province, workers unlawfully destroyed a large swath of local coastal protection forest.
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2021/09/11/01l.b.jpg)
Storm Conson Weakens While Typhoon Chanthu Gains Strength; Both Will Make Landfall this Weekend
As both storms move closer to land, Typhoon Chanthu has stolen energy from Tropical Storm Conson. Chanthu's wind speeds accelerated from 50 km/h to 260 km/h within just 48 hours.
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2020/09/10/plastic/new-p1l.b.jpg)
Dr. Plastic, the Hanoi Duo Who Give New Life to Single-Use Plastic
Plastic pollution is considered one of the main environmental threats to our planet’s health.
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/urbanisthanoi/article-images/2021/08/AirPollution/1l.b.jpg)
Air Pollution is Robbing Hanoians of Roughly 80,000 Years of Life
Due to PM2.5 exposure, Hanoi has suffered 2,855 premature deaths, accumulating to 79,933 years of life lost.
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2021/08/11/1l.b.jpg)
Landmark New Climate Report Predicts Stronger Typhoons, Flooding in Asia
A major new United Nations report on climate change was released this week, and the news isn't good.
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2021/08/10/mb1l.b.jpg)
[Video] Witness a Heartwarming Moon Bear Rescue Operation
Watch what has been described as "the most challenging operation ever attempted by a bear rescue organization: transporting 101 endangered Asiatic black bears halfway across China."
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2021/08/04/tigerrescue_SGNR1l.b.jpg)
24 Live Tigers Rescued From Wildlife Trade in Nghe An This Week
Shocking news from Nghe An Province.
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2021/06/16/thai-van-nguyen01l.b.jpg)
Nguyễn Văn Thái Becomes Vietnam's 2nd Goldman Environmental Prize Winner
He has dedicated his life to fighting wildlife poaching in Vietnam.
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2021/06/04/book/bookcovertrang_SGNR1l.b.jpg)
Two Illustrated Books by Vietnamese Conservationist to Have Global Release
They tell the story of a Vietnamese woman working to rescue a bear and an elephant.
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/urbanisthanoi/article-images/2021/06/la-library/03l.b.jpg)
Living From the Earth at Ninh Binh's Lá Library
A stone's throw away from Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh Province sits La Library, an education center promoting sustainable living through sustainable agriculture farming, earthen building tec...
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/urbanisthanoi/article-images/2021/06/China%20dams/DSC_7090-3l.b.jpg)
How China's Upstream Dams Affect Communities Along the Red River
Flooding and biodiversity among concerns for people in Vietnam below the cascade of Red river dams.
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2021/05/26/trees/11l.b.jpg)
The Hopes and Challenges of Vietnam's Ambitious Plan to Plant 1bn Trees
In October and November of 2020, a relentless barrage of nine typhoons and tropical storms slammed into Vietnam, setting off record floods and countless landslides. Nearly 200 people died, and propert...
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2021/05/18/pangolin0l.b.jpg)
Meet 'Reporter Pangolin,' the Star of a New Campaign to Combat Pangolin Consumption
A new conservation campaign focused on pangolins has harnessed the power of social media to get its message across.
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2021/04/22/1l.b.jpg)
This Earth Day, Try Insect Snacks, Electric Bikes at D2's 'Sustainability Matters' Event
What better way to celebrate Earth Day?
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2021/03/29/mekongtrees_SGNR1l.b.jpg)
Saltwater Intrusion Might Damage 40,000ha of Crops in Mekong Delta, Experts Say
Saltwater intrusion will threaten huge stretches of fruit plantations in the coming days and weeks.
![](http://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/2022/02/17/ton2ton_SGNR1l.b.jpg)
On Phú Quốc, New Program Links Waste Pickers, Factory to Reduce Low-Value Plastic
Not all plastics are treated equally.