National environmental protection strategy approved
The national environmental protection strategy to 2030 and vision to 2050, approved by Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh on April 13, sets a goal of economic development being in harmony with nature, with growth not sacrificing the environment; developing a circular green and low-carbon emission economy; boosting sustainable production and consumption; implementing environmental zoning; and improving the efficiency of strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessments, and management based on environmental licenses.