IUCN to lead new End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (EPPIC) partnership with the Aspen Institute, The Ocean Foundation, and Searious Business
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is leading and hosting a Consortium with the Aspen Institute, The Ocean Foundation, and Searious Business to launch the multiyear public-private partnership “End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative”. This USD 14.5 million partnership supported by the United States Department of State aims to navigate innovation and investment from […]
Piloting volume-based waste fees in Hoi An, Viet Nam
UCN and PRO Vietnam piloted volume-based waste fees in Hoi An, a top tourist destination in Quang Nam Province, in 2022-2023. In a meeting on 30 August 2023 to review the phase 1 pilot activity in Cam Nam ward, the Hoi An People’s Committee Vice-Chairperson Nguyen The Hung praised Cam Nam’s efforts and suggested expanding […]
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 […]
Consultations toward INC-2 of a global plastic treaty
Following up the first session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) in Uruguay in 2022, the INC-2 took place in Paris, France from 29 May to 2 June 2023 with the participation of over 700 delegates from 169 member States and over 900 observers from 700 international organizations, NGOs and media.
The partnership agreement signed between World Economic Forum (WEF) and Viet Nam Government (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment – MONRE to support Viet Nam to tackle plastic waste pollution. Particularly.
The Potential Growth and Future Trends of Green Sukuk as a Tool for Sustainable Financing
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Nepal readies five-year strategy to clean Everest
Draft plan calls for waste rangers, higher fees, and stricter rules to tackle the world’s tallest peak’s longstanding litter problem.
Prime Minister Takaichi, President Trump share hopes for ‘New Golden Age’ in Japan-U.S. alliance at summit in Tokyo
During the meeting, TPM akaichi conveyed Japan’s resolve to enhance its defence capabilities.
NA to focus on legislative work during third week of 10th session
Lawmakers will concentrate on legislative activities during the third working week of the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s 10th session from November 3 to 7.
Việt Nam a bright spot of post-pandemic economic growth: WEF Executive Chairman
Travel businesses in Phu Quoc join plastic waste reduction project