Unforgettable moments from the “Walking for People and Planet” event
The even is a powerful message to the community about the responsibility to protect the environment and demonstrates the deep connection between humans and nature.
Over 1,100 people participated in the "Walking for People and Planet" event, organized by ActionAid on March 26 at Vietnam National University of Forestry.
The event featured a 3km walk around the campus and aimed to promote climate education, civic engagement, and international collaboration. A trilateral agreement was signed during the event to empower youth in climate justice and sustainability efforts, marking Vietnam's leadership in climate adaptation.
Below are images from the event:
Delegates and guests gather at the event early in the morning on March 26. Photo: Duy Khanh/ The Hanoi Times
Jennifer Vidmo, Secretary General of ActionAid Sweden, speaks at the event.
Delegates participates in the 3-km climate walk.
Chairman of AFV Ta Viet Anh, 3rd from left, and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Kinh te & Do thi Newspaper Nguyen Xuan Khanh joins the walk.
The event takes place in a forested environment with cool and fresh air.
The teams check in at designated checkpoints along the race route.
The delegates take a group photo at the closing of the event.
Organisers said that “Walking for People and Planet” is an example of practical cooperation between educational institutions, social organizations and international partners. The event showed how cross-sector efforts can support sustainable development through youth engagement and concrete action.
