Viet Nam’s Responsible Sourcing Initiative project is the furthest in implementing remediation activities for the plastic value chain.

Participants in the workshop explored challenges, shared international experiences, and proposed practical solutions for building an effective EPR framework in Vietnam.

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Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed Decision No. 222/QD-TTg dated January 23, 2025, issuing the National Action Plan for circular economy implementation.

MPI is drafting a Decree on the pilot mechanism for the development of a circular economy, proposing 6 policies therein.

UNDP has crafted a vision to support Viet Nam to advance a transformative agenda, for a Low-Carbon and Inclusive Circular Economy.

MONRE and UNDP, in collaboration with other development partners organised the Vietnam Circular Economy Forum 2024 with the theme “From Planning to Action”.

The World Circular Economy Forum 2025 (WCEF 2025) is set to take place in São Paulo, Brazil on May 13th and 14th.

The event shared initial results of identifying, analyzing potential circular business models in the rice and coffee value chain, and consulting stakeholders on proposed solutions to improve and replicate these models.

ISPONRE in collaboration with the Climate Compatible Growth Research Program through Loughborough University conducted the research activity “Applying material flow analysis in a number of sectors in Vietnam”.

Quy Nhon City and UNDP have officially launched the Waste Sorting at Source Program and inaugurated the Material Recovery Facility (MRF), marking a significant step forward in promoting circular economy models and waste management in Binh Dinh province.

On July 8, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) of Viet Nam, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), hosted a High-Level Policy Dialogue aimed at advancing the circular economy in agriculture.

Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issues a plan for the development of the digital economy, sharing economy, and circular economy for the 2024-2025 period, with the goal of promoting innovation and sustainable growth.

This program promoted sustainable agricultural practices, enhanced resource efficiency, and drove economic growth through innovative approaches in the rice value chain.

The workshop is part of the broader Responsible Sourcing Initiative in Viet Nam which aims to address the most pressing labor rights issues in plastic recycling supply chains

This high-level dialogue, jointly organised by MARD and UNDP, aims to raise awareness on the benefits of adopting and scaling up circular practices in agriculture to deliver the NDC commitments set out in agricultural policies and also explore how international and cross-sectoral collaboration can accelerate this transition.

HO CHI MINH CITY, 2 July 2024 – The Circulate Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to solving the ocean plastic pollution challenge in emerging markets, has identified better income and access to health insurance…

Coffee farmers in Son La are embracing circular economy models, transforming coffee pulp waste into nutrient-rich compost and reusing wastewater for irrigation, fostering sustainable practices and enhancing the value of their crops.

Ottawa, April 23, 2024 — A delegation of Vietnamese negotiators joined those from 176 countries worldwide at the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) on plastic waste in Ottawa on April 23.

Hanoi, 11/04/2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, in collaboration with the Viet Nam Circular Economy Hub, organize a consultation workshop within the framework…