The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has approved and announced the results of the 2024 Environmental Protection Performance Index (PEPI) for provinces and centrally-run cities.
Accordingly, Thua Thien Hue Province (now Hue City) earned 80.63 points, clinching the top spot nationwide. Closely following in second place is Da Nang with a score of 77.73. Bac Kan (now Thai Nguyen) ranked third with 77.54 points, followed by Quang Ninh with 77.44 points.
Rounding out the top 10 list are Binh Duong (now Ho Chi Minh City), Thanh Hoa, Khanh Hoa, Hung Yen, Long An (now Tay Ninh), and Hau Giang (now Can Tho).
The rankings are based on the PEPI 2024, a composite index that evaluates various criteria, including the effectiveness of state environmental management, waste treatment, nature conservation, the improvement of air and water quality, and the level of community participation in environmental protection activities.
Leading the rankings reflects Hue’s consistent efforts in maintaining a sustainable ecosystem, strengthening pollution control, and enhancing coordination between authorities in implementing environmental tasks. Over the years, the central city has garnered numerous environmental accolades, such as “ASEAN Clean Tourist City,” “ASEAN Environmentally Sustainable City,” and “National Green City.”
Meanwhile, another central city – Da Nang – continues to affirm its position as a green, smart, and modern urban center. The city has effectively implemented various environmental improvement programs, focusing on wastewater treatment, solid waste management, and the development of urban green spaces.
Nhĩ Anh
