(VOVWORLD) - The planning for the sustainable exploitation and use of coastal resources must base on the environment and ecosystem to expand coastal development space and identify the optimal way for economic development, said Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha.
 Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha (photo: VOV) |
At a meeting of the Appraisal Council for the Master Plan on sustainable exploitation and use of coastal resources until 2030 with a vision to 2045 in Hanoi on Friday, Mr. Ha said this is the first time Vietnam develops a master plan with a synchronous mechanism and tools for sustainable management and exploitation of coastal resources.
“It is necessary to fully, accurately collect information for the planning and map out orientations for the exploitation and use of the coastal and sea areas. Research must be done to ensure consistency,” Mr. Ha said.
 The meeting of the Appraisal Council for the Master Plan on sustainable exploitation and use of coastal resources until 2030 with a vision to 2045 in Hanoi on August 4, 2023 (photo: VOV) |
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment said the master plan aims to effectively manage and exploit coastal resources, contribute to making Vietnam a strong and rich marine country, ensure the livelihood and improve the living standards of coastal communities, conserve and develop natural and cultural values, proactively prevent and combat natural disasters, and effectively respond to climate change.