Exploring the nine Ramsar sites of Vietnam

Vietnam became a member of the Convention on Wetlands, known as the Ramsar Convention, in 1989. So far, nine wetlands in the country have been recognized as Ramsar sites – wetlands of international importance…

Children and Climate Change

Viet Nam is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change, with children and women particularly at risk…

11 UNESCO-Recognized World Biosphere Reserves in Vietnam

Vietnam has a system of 11 UNESCO-recognized World Biosphere Reserves, a designation awarded by UNESCO to areas of exceptional natural value and biodiversity. Nguồn: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/11-unesco-recognized-world-biosphere-reserves-in-vietnam-post287405.vnp

Teachers Are Introducing Young Learners to Climate Consciousness. Hope Is Key, They Say.

Extreme weather events are on the rise around the globe, from historic floods to unseasonable heat waves and raging wildfires. One doesn’t have to reach far to find fuel for climate-related fear and anxiety. Heidi Rose, an elementary school teacher in Denver, Colorado, knows that all too well. She experienced years of what she describes as “pretty intense” […]

Overview of Climate Change Education in Canada

The Canadian Constitution gives the responsibility for education to the provinces and territories, meaning there are 13 distinct education systems in Canada. Thus, Canada has no National Curriculum Framework or National Education Sector Plan. In 2008, ministers responsible for education in Canada released “Learn Canada 2020”, a non-binding joint declaration that outlines overarching principles for […]

Overview of Climate Change Education in Vietnam

In 2008, Viet Nam adopted the National Target Programme to Respond to Climate Change. The Programme’s main objective is to establish an effective response to climate change to ensure sustainable development and a low-carbon economy and guarantee international efforts to mitigate climate change. During the implementation period of 2009 to 2015, the tasks and objectives […]