Planting forests on sandy soil to reduce the impact of climate change

Vietnam.vn introduces to you the model of afforestation on sandy soil in Thua Thien Hue through the photo series "Afforestation on sandy soil to reduce the impact of climate change" by author Ho Ngoc Anh Tuan. The photo series was taken by the author in Thua Thien Hue and submitted to the Photo and Video Contest "Happy Vietnam", organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications.

People in coastal sand areas of Thua Thien Hue province participate in planting native trees on white sand dunes to restore the ecosystem, increase biodiversity, prevent sand drift, contribute to environmental protection and minimize the impact of climate change. Although the process of planting forests on sand faces many difficulties, hardships and hardships, local people are still enthusiastic and excited to participate.

Global warming and rising sea levels create extreme weather events that have severely impacted human life and the ecological environment. Climate change is a global issue, requiring a comprehensive combination of global and national solutions.

In 2024, the Photo and Video Contest "Happy Vietnam - Happy Vietnam" continues to be organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications in coordination with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists on the website. https://happy.vietnam.vn is open to all Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and over. The contest aims to honor individuals and groups with positive information products, making practical contributions to the propaganda and promotion of a beautiful image of Vietnam to the world. Thereby helping people in the country, compatriots abroad and international friends access authentic images of the country, Vietnamese people, Vietnam's achievements in ensuring human rights, towards a happy Vietnam.

Each contest category (photo and video) has the following prizes and prize values:
– 01 Gold Medal: 70,000,000 VND
– 02 Silver Medals: 20,000,000 VND
– 03 Bronze Medals: 10,000,000 VND
– 10 Consolation prizes: 5,000,000 VND
– 01 most voted work: 5,000,000 VND
The winning authors will be invited by the Organizing Committee to attend the announcement ceremony and award prizes and certificates on live television broadcast of Vietnam Television.