Prior to the 3rd Intergovernmental Negotiation Committee (INC-3) for the Global Treaty on Ending Plastic Pollution
Prior to the 3rd Intergovernmental Negotiation Committee (INC-3) for the Global Treaty on Ending Plastic Pollution, a number of discussions and dialogues have been generated and curated all over the world. Most of the workshops revolve around likely barriers or gaps towards the future plastic treaty and considerations for viable translation from the international treaty […]
The Viet Nam NPAP Innovation and Financing Task Force organized a workshop to discuss “Digital innovations to ease the work of informal waste workers (IWWs) and promote responsible sourcing”
The Viet Nam NPAP Innovation and Financing Task Force organized a workshop to discuss “Digital innovations to ease the work of informal waste workers (IWWs) and promote responsible sourcing”. Several women informal waste pickers were invited to share their experiences and ideas on how digital apps could support them in their work, including challenges in […]
UN’s highest environmental honour celebrates innovative solutions to beat plastic pollution
Nairobi, 30 October 2023 – The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced the 2023 Champions of the Earth, honouring a city mayor, a non-profit foundation, a social enterprise, a government initiative and a research council for their innovative solutions and transformative action to tackle plastic pollution. Since its inception in 2005, the annual Champions […]
Addressing Plastic Pollution in the Agricultural Sector
Ha Noi, 31/5/2023 – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), in collaboration with the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP), UNDP Viet Nam and Viet Nam Circular Economy Hub, chaired a discussion aimed at promoting effective solutions for reducing plastic waste in agriculture. The focus was on piloting models to address plastic waste challenges […]
Mainstreaming gender equality and inclusivity to address plastic pollution in Viet Nam
Ha Noi, 29 Aug 2023 – The Viet Nam Women’s Union, in collaboration with the Embassy of Canada to Viet Nam and UNDP Viet Nam, hosted a National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) workshop on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Plastic Waste Management. The workshop aims were to share the findings of the Viet Nam […]
National Plastic Action Partnership discusses how to reduce plastic waste in Viet Nam
Hanoi, 12th April 2023 – Leaders and representatives from over 30 high-level government ministries and departments, embassies and international development partners, domestic and international enterprises, associations and organizations gathered to continue addressing plastic waste and plastic pollution in Viet Nam. The 2nd Leadership Board meeting was another key milestone moment ahead of the Intergovernmental Negotiation […]
The representative of Viet Nam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) joined the two-day t in Bangkok
Thailand 11 – 12 October 2023 – The representative of Viet Nam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (#MONRE) joined the two-day #Global_Plastics_Summi#Global_Plastic_Action_Partnership (#GPAP) to discuss issues and challenges, and uncover solutions toward a #Global_Treaty (GT) on ending plastic pollution. On Day 2 with the thematic topic “Harmonizing standards and collaborating for success”, Mr. Le […]
Viet Nam to prepare a submission on development of the Global Plastic Treaty
Hoa Binh, 11 Aug 2023 – Representatives from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and other government ministries, enterprises, associations, NGOs, international development partners within the Viet Nam National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) network held a meeting today on progress towards an international treaty on ending plastic pollution. Participants in the meeting received an […]
Viet Nam and the World Economic Forum Launch Partnership to Tackle Plastic Pollution and Marine Plastic Debris
23-Dec-20Dai Di, Public Engagement, World Economic Forum, di.dai@weforum.org Tiếng Việt The Government of Viet Nam and the World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership have launched a new action platform to tackle plastic waste This platform aims to help Viet Nam dramatically reduce its flow of plastic waste into the ocean and eliminate single-use plastics […]
Vietnam’s plastics industry to reduce dependence on imported raw materials
Based on an analysis by the Viet Nam Plastic Association (VPA), importing raw materials in the plastics industry will be likely reduced in the coming years. Conversely, the export of plastic products reached 160 countries and territories last year, with a growth rate of 12-20% annually. With the orientation of transforming into a circular economy […]