This Study is to enhance the efficiency of environmental-related tort damage dispute resolution in Viet Nam by learning from international law and other countries’ experience, thereby enhancing the sustainability of environmental justice efforts within the country.
Read moreWorkshop on environment-related tort damage dispute resolution
In Viet Nam, environmental pollution is an alarming situation, which seriously threatens the health and property of the people. In response to the context of the challenges faced by environmentally affected individuals and communities in Viet Nam, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, conducts the Legal study on […]
Read moreOutstanding points on sea encroachment activities
On April 16, 2024, the Government issued Decree No. 42/2024/ND-CP providing detailed regulations on sea encroachment activities (Decree 42). This Decree is formulated and promulgated with the aim of providing detailed guidelines for Article 190 of the Law on Land 2024 and applies to agencies, organizations, and individuals involved in sea encroachment activities, except for activities serving national defense and security purposes.
Read moreNotable provisions of the Decree on penalties for administrative violations in the field of environment
In order to provide the penalties compatible with the provisions of the Law on Environmental Protection 2020, Decree 08/2022/ND-CP and Decree 06/2022/ND-CP, the Government has issued Decree 45/2022/ND-CP on penalties for administrative violations in the field of environmental protection, taking effective from August 25, 2022.
Read moreSome new regulations on preliminary environmental impact assessment
On May 21, 2021, the Government issued Decree 54/2021/ND-CP on preliminary environmental impact assessment to replace Article 12 of Decree 40/2020/ND-CP. This Decree came into force from the date of signing.
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