According to the National Load Dispatch Center, the saved power this year was higher than that during the same event in 2018, which saved 485,000kWh – equivalent to VND834 million. At a light-turning off ceremony in Hanoi on March 30 evening, Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh said the Earth Hour events, held in Vietnam for 11 years so far, affirmed the country’s resolve to protect the environment and respond to climate change. The 2019 Earth Hour called on all people and businesses to join hands in saving energy to protect energy resources and the environment, she said, expressing her hope that the campaign would attract more attention from authorities, people and the business community who should turn off lights and unnecessary devices whenever they could to save energy. The Earth Hour was initiated by the World Wildlife Fund, aiming to raise public awareness of climate change and energy saving. About 7,000 cities and billions of people in 187 countries and territories … [Read more...] about Over VND910 million saved during Earth Hour in Vietnam
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Over 910 million VND saved during Earth Hour in Vietnam
Young people take part in a ceremony responding to the Earth Hour campaign in Hanoi on March 30 evening (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – About 492,000kWh of electricity, equivalent to 917 million VND (over 39,500 USD), was saved in Vietnam during the Earth Hour, when lights were turned off for one hour from 8:30pm on March 30. According to the National Load Dispatch Centre, the saved power this year was higher than that during the same event in 2018, which saved 485,000kWh – equivalent to 834 million VND. At a light-turning off ceremony in Hanoi on March 30 evening, Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh said the Earth Hour events, held in Vietnam for 11 years so far, affirmed the country’s resolve to protect the environment and respond to climate change. The 2019 Earth Hour called on all people and businesses to join hands in saving energy to protect energy resources and the environment, she said, expressing her hope that the campaign would attract more attention from … [Read more...] about Over 910 million VND saved during Earth Hour in Vietnam
Vietnam to respond to Earth Hour Campaign 2019
(Photo for illustration) During the month, they will apply electricity saving measures, organize activities to equip locals with methods on using electricity economically and efficiently, and mobilize their affiliated units to switch off unnecessary electrical devices during the major event from 8:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m on March 30. The Earth Hour Campaign was initiated by the World Wildlife Fund to raise community’s awareness of climate change and energy savings. Translated by Chung Anh … [Read more...] about Vietnam to respond to Earth Hour Campaign 2019
VITAS works with WWF to green Vietnam’s apparel sector
The Hoa Xa fibre factory in Nam Dinh province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) launched a project on October 26 to green Vietnam’s textile-apparel sector through improving water management and energy sustainability. The two sides will cooperate with multiple players in the sector to promote better river basin governance and contribute to water quality improvement and sustainable energy use. The project will be implemented from 2018 to 2020 with a vision to transform the textile-apparel sector in Vietnam through engaging the industry and influencing environmental governance in order to bring social, economic, and conservation benefits to the country. VITAS Chairman Vu Duc Giang said the main focus of the project is to improve water and energy efficiency within the sector, thus reducing its impact on the environment. The project will also work with textile-apparel manufacturers to encourage … [Read more...] about VITAS works with WWF to green Vietnam’s apparel sector
WWF chooses Da Nang as Vietnam’s National green city
The Hanoitimes - The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) voted Da Nang as Vietnam’s National green city in 2018. Speaking at the celebration ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People’s Committee Nguyen Ngoc Tuan said, the new title given to Da Nang is the honor and pride of the city’s citizens. Illustrative photo It also facilitates Da Nang authorities to build the city as an “environment city” in the time ahead. Dr. Van Ngoc Thinh, director of WWF Vietnam, said the competition Earth Hour City Challenge (EHCC) is an initiative aiming to call on worldwide cities to act and head to an environment-friendly globe and at the same time, build and conduct plans to reduce and adapt to climate change. In 2018, 132 cities of 23 countries worldwide applied for the EHCC. Among those, there were three Vietnam’s cities namely Da Nang, Dong Ha (Quang Tri province), Hoi An (Quang Nam province), all of which passed the qualifying round along with other 37 … [Read more...] about WWF chooses Da Nang as Vietnam’s National green city