Informal waste workers join hands for ‘zero’ waste target

A workshop on promotion of the contribution of informal waste workers (IWWs) in reducing solid waste and discussion in Việt Nam’s preparations for the ongoing Global Plastic Treaty’s negotiation was held in the ancient town in collaboration with UNDP Việt Nam, the Gender and Social Inclusion Task Force of the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP), and IUCN Viet Nam (through the IUCN-PRO Việt Nam strategic partnership),

Green growth: Enhancing awareness to drive action

The Chính Phủ (Government) newspaper discussed with various experts, speakers, and business representatives on the role of awareness-raising and encouraging actions towards green growth (GG).

Conserving forests while saving endangered langurs

Local authorities and ethnic groups living in six mountainous communes 70km west of Quảng Ngãi City – have been struggling with conservation in the last and natural-remaining forest area, aiming to save the primates from extinction and ensure a ‘green lung' in the province.

E-waste puts pressure on waste management

Research findings from the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology reveal that Việt Nam currently generates approximately 100,000 tonnes of electronic waste annually, mainly consisting of household appliances, electronics and office equipment.

Training course sheds light on emission trading system, carbon market

An ongoing training course on the emission trading system (ETS) and carbon market has gathered 145 participants from relevant state agencies, organisations, and enterprises, making the first capacity-building activity in Việt Nam with participation from both public and private sectors.

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