Faculty of Applied Technology launches meaningful program for sea and island green

From April 15 to April 24, 2025, the Faculty of Applied Technology at Van Lang University launched the program “Green for the sea and islands of the homeland, for Vietnam.” The initiative aims to raise environmental awareness and inspire a sense of responsibility among the younger generation toward protecting Vietnam’s maritime territories.

The program was designed to raise funds for planting trees as gifts for soldiers stationed in Truong Sa. Students were encouraged to make small voluntary contributions equivalent to the cost of a milk tea to purchase seedlings. Each tree costs around 2,000 VND. Though modest, these contributions hold great meaning, as the program aspires to grow thousands of young trees to green distant islands and symbolize the connection between youth and soldiers who guard the nation's sovereignty.

Sharing about the program, Dr. Vu Thi Quyen stated: "Each tree contributes to improving air quality and brings numerous practical benefits to public health. Bringing this project closer to students helps them understand the value of trees in our lives.”

According to Dr. Vu Thi Quyen, trees play an essential role in ecosystems by absorbing carbon dioxide, producing oxygen, and mitigating the negative impacts of climate change. Tree planting also contributes to the government-led “One Billion Trees” campaign, aimed at environmental protection and enhancing air quality in Vietnam.

A key highlight of the program was the symbolic act of gifting trees to soldiers in Truong Sa Islands. Each tree sent to the islands serves as a meaningful gesture, an encouragement from students to the soldiers who guard Vietnam’s maritime borders day and night.

Nguyen Phuc Tan – Student from Class 27, High-Tech Agriculture Program, expressed pride in joining the program: "This is a truly meaningful activity, bringing greenery to the islands, contributing to reforestation and coastal protection, and supporting the ecosystem. I feel proud to be a part of this effort.”

The Faculty of Applied Technology hopes that the “Green for the sea and islands of the homeland, for Vietnam” project will be maintained and expanded in the coming years. They aim to establish it as an annual activity aligned with the university’s sustainable development goals. Through this initiative, students are encouraged to develop a sense of civic responsibility, raise environmental awareness, and recognize their role in shaping a better future.

News: Dang Khoa
Photos: Ngoc Duy