Given the stringent demands of consumers—that agricultural products must be clean (free of harmful chemicals), green (protecting soil, water resources, and biodiversity), traceable, and have reduced emissions—developing ecological agriculture that ensures a harmonious balance of economic, social, and environmental benefits is a mandatory technical requirement when participating in the value chain.

On the morning of April 29, residents of Ly Son Special Zone in Quang Ngai Province were treated to an extraordinary and heartwarming sight when a dolphin unexpectedly appeared in the waters near Ly Son fishing port. The rare marine visitor immediately captured the attention of local people, fishermen, and visitors alike as it gracefully swam through the crystal-clear blue sea, creating a scene of wonder and excitement across the island district.

In Dak Lak Province, wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts continue to play a vital role in protecting Vietnam’s biodiversity. On April 23, local forestry and conservation authorities successfully released six rescued wild animals back into their natural habitat at Chu Yang Sin National Park, reaffirming the province’s commitment to ecological preservation and sustainable forest management.

In Khanh Hoa Province’s Nui Chua–Phuoc Binh National Park, an unusual and scientifically valuable herd of hybrid gaur cattle has become the focus of long-term conservation and genetic research. These rare animals, born from natural breeding between wild male gaurs and domestic cows, represent a remarkable biological phenomenon that could offer insights into wildlife genetics, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable resource development. Yet despite years of successful care and adaptation in semi-wild conditions, one critical question remains unanswered: can these hybrids reproduce and establish a stable population?

On Earth Day, April 22, Vietnam Airlines officially launched the “Green Alliance for Sustainable Development” in Hanoi, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s sustainability journey and signaling a broader shift in how major Vietnamese enterprises approach environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments. More than a symbolic initiative, the Green Alliance represents a new collaborative platform designed to connect government agencies, international organizations, businesses, and social partners in building coordinated, measurable, and internationally aligned sustainability strategies. This launch reflects Vietnam Airlines’ ambition to position sustainable development not simply as corporate responsibility, but as a long-term strategic foundation for competitiveness and national leadership.

In Ca Mau Province, a series of successful sea turtle rescues and releases is highlighting the growing role of local communities in protecting Vietnam’s endangered marine biodiversity. On April 20, border guards, forest rangers, and local fishermen worked together to safely release a 60-kilogram green sea turtle, locally known as “vích,” back into coastal waters after it was accidentally trapped in fishing nets. This rescue marked the third sea turtle returned to the wild in just a few days, reflecting encouraging momentum in both wildlife protection and public conservation awareness.

As climate change drives increasingly severe storms, floods, landslides, and droughts, Vietnam is making major advances in disaster forecasting and response capacity through digital modernization, artificial intelligence, and high-resolution meteorological systems. Recent progress in hydro-meteorological science has significantly improved the country’s ability to predict dangerous weather events earlier and more accurately. Yet despite these achievements, experts warn that Vietnam must accelerate innovation even further to close the gap between current capabilities and the escalating demands of extreme climate realities.

New biological monitoring results from the Nui Chua–Phuoc Binh National Park system in southern Khanh Hoa Province are providing powerful scientific evidence that this region remains one of Vietnam’s most valuable biodiversity strongholds. Through a combination of camera traps, field surveys, and long-term ecological investigation, researchers have documented the presence of numerous rare and endangered species—including a notably significant population of wild gaur (Bos gaurus), one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most ecologically important mammals. These findings not only reinforce the conservation significance of southern Khanh Hoa’s forests but also provide critical data for future wildlife protection strategies.

For many people, releasing animals into nature as an act of compassion or spiritual merit is seen as a meaningful tradition associated with kindness, luck, and moral responsibility. Yet in Vietnam, the growing demand for turtles used in “phong sinh” (mercy release) is creating a dangerous unintended consequence: it is actively fueling illegal wildlife capture, trafficking, and ecological harm. What appears to be a benevolent act can, in reality, become part of a destructive commercial cycle that threatens native turtle populations, strengthens black-market trade, and increases the spread of invasive species.

Vietnam has made significant progress in wildlife protection over recent decades, earning international recognition for strengthening legal frameworks and aligning domestic policy with major global conservation commitments such as CITES and the Convention on Biological Diversity. Through laws governing forestry, fisheries, biodiversity, environmental protection, and criminal justice, the country has established an increasingly comprehensive system for safeguarding endangered species. Yet despite these achievements, wildlife trafficking, illegal hunting, and unsustainable consumption remain serious threats—revealing that legal progress alone is not enough. The next decisive phase of conservation will depend on enforcement quality, institutional coordination, and a deeper societal shift away from harmful demand.