Nationwide initiative commences for safeguarding the environment
Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, is spearheading a nationwide environmental protection campaign, titled "The Entire Nation Participates in Environmental Protection for a Bright - Green - Clean - Beautiful Vietnam." The campaign, launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on August 23, aims to inspire collective responsibility and create a community-driven initiative that will spread from the capital to localities nationwide.
Acting Minister Tran Duc Thang stressed the importance of environmental protection, stating that it means protecting the health and lives of ourselves and future generations. Bui Huyen Mai, the Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hanoi City, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that protecting the environment is not just the responsibility of one sector or one locality, but of the whole society.
The campaign in Hanoi is part of the activities marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2. It includes initiatives such as the "Green Weekend Day" campaigns, "five nos, one yes" streets, and tree-planting drives. Ha Noi is currently playing a pioneering role with multiple large-scale clean-up campaigns.
Indiscriminate littering, overuse of plastic bags, plastic waste, and polluted canals and lakes remain common issues in Ha Noi. To address these problems, the campaign encourages every household and citizen to treat environmental protection as a daily habit, starting from their own alleys, apartment blocks, and villages. Proper equipment, waste collection points, and waste treatment solutions are needed to prevent accumulation and environmental pollution.
Bui Huyen Mai called on all sectors and unions to scale up effective models and strictly enforce environmental regulations. Youth and students are encouraged to unleash their creativity, volunteer spirit, and green entrepreneurship to promote eco-friendly lifestyles. Businesses are encouraged to adopt clean technologies, reduce emissions, and move towards sustainable production and consumption.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will continue to coordinate with other ministries, sectors, and localities to synchronously and effectively implement the campaign. Local authorities are urged to mobilize the entire political system, work closely with the Vietnam Fatherland Front, mass organizations, and civil society to implement the movement extensively.
From this example, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is calling for weekly national clean-up drives on Saturday mornings, starting today. The Vietnam Fatherland Front is expected to continue to act as the "conductor" uniting the spirit of community solidarity.
By treating environmental protection as a daily habit and working together towards a cleaner, greener Vietnam, we can ensure a healthier and more sustainable future for ourselves and future generations.
