(VOVWORLD) - Winners of the "Green Journey for A Green Future" competition were awarded at a ceremony held in Hanoi on Tuesday by the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Vietnam and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) of Hanoi's Tay Ho district.
 Winners of the "Green Journey for A Green Future" competition are awarded at a ceremony held in Hanoi, June 6. (Photo: the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Vietnam) |
The online completion was jointly organized by the Embassy of Saudi Arabia and the HCYU of Hanoi's Tay Ho district with the aim of honoring environmentally-friendly lifestyles as well as initiatives and ideas to protect the environment.
The organizers received more than 100 entries, including creative initiatives on recycling waste into useful objects.
 Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Vietnam Mohammed Ismaeil Dahlwy speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Vietnam) |
Addressing the award ceremony, Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Vietnam Mohammed Ismaeil Dahlwy said that the world is facing unprecedented environmental challenges, including climate change, global warming, and ozone depletion.
Saudi Arabia is vulnerable to climate change and is facing several environmental issues such as desertification and water scarcity, he said, adding that the country has implemented numerous policies and regulations to mitigate impacts of humans and development process on ecosystems.
The ambassador also spoke highly of endeavors exerted by the Vietnamese Government and authorities at all levels, especially great efforts to raise public awareness of environmental pollution, and improve the surrounding environment.
He expressed admiration for the ideas submitted to the competition, expressing his hope that Vietnamese people, especially the youth, will continue their enthusiasm and further promote environmentally friendly lifestyles, ideas and initiatives.
At the ceremony, the organizers presented prizes to the four most outstanding contestants.