The workshop introduced, exchanged ideas, and discussed solutions aimed at assisting businesses in aligning with practical eco-design principles.

Representatives from MONRE and other government ministries, and members of NPAP discussed practical solutions and possible inputs to Viet Nam’s written submission on the draft treaty prior to INC-3.

ISPONRE in collaboration with UNDP orchestrated a writeshop to consult experts for the  draft of the National Action Plan on Circular Economy.

The forum discussed challenges in the production, distribution of eco-friendly products, consumption habits and behaviors among the public.

The workshop assembled representatives from eleven countries belonging to PEMSEA to discuss solutions for plastic pollution.

The ACE-Biz project focuses on circular guidelines, capacity-building program, and a certification scheme to transform businesses in Viet Nam.

The World Circular Economy Forum 2023 provided a platform for the launch of various agreements, plans and publications.

A decree outlining a pilot mechanism for circular economy in Vietnam is expected to be submitted to the government for approval in Q2/2023.

The Center for Health Environment Research and Development (CHERAD) has signed a cooperation agreement with Phu Tho Provincial General Hospital to solve the problem of medical plastic waste.

On April 11, 2023, the Institute of Strategy, Policy on natural resources and environment (ISPONRE) in collaboration with the Beverage Association (VBA) organized a Workshop on Sustainable Packaging Solutions – An important link in the circular economy. The conference is an opportunity not only for businesses in the VBA industry to share initiatives, solutions, and ways to take advantage of opportunities, promote strengths and limit challenges but also an opportunity opportunities for the Institute to exchange, absorb recommendations, propose key actions and solutions in circular economy (CE) implementation of the National Action Plan for CE implementation – one of the important tasks assigned and submitted to the Institute. The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment shall submit it to the Prime Minister for promulgation by the end of 2023. The workshop, chaired by Deputy Director Mai Thanh Dung, attracted the attention of many delegates.

On March 14, in Hanoi, the Institute of Strategy and Policy on natural resources and environment in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) Viet Nam held a workshop to discuss the outline of the national action plan and key areas on the implementation of the circular economy.

According to the provisions of the Law on the Promulgation of Legal Documents, the Ministry of Planning and Investment would like to seek comments on the draft Outline of the Decree on the pilot…

They are women collecting trash, and waste who are very self-conscious but then confidently encourage people to sort waste at source to advance the process of promoting the circular economy. Ms. To Thi Bich…

Thua Thien Hue province, which is already home to many green businesses and grassroots circular initiatives, is certainly no exception. The ancient capital of Hue City, which was home to the Nguyen dynasty for more than 150 years, welcomes around 3–4 million visitors annually and aspires to transition to green tourism. That said, transitioning to a circular economy is no easy task: it requires new models and respective shifts in how policy and investment decisions are made, as well as the data to support those decisions.

Although the circular economy is a relatively new concept, local governments have actively promoted it to protect the environment. It may be claimed that people’s devotion to the environment, which is currently at risk…

Due to the need for the efficient use of natural resources, the circular economy is now being introduced and developed along with the green economy, low-carbon economy, and others. The urgency of responding to…

The British Embassy in Hanoi has just launched a program to support access to investment capital for innovative, low-carbon projects through the Climate Finance Promotion Program.

To create “vibration” for circular economy development policies, the traditional, sequential approach is not enough. Accordingly, the context of economic recovery needs more motivation from the efforts to promote “green recovery”, associated with building a legal framework for businesses to feel secure in implementing business initiatives associated with their circular economy ideas.

The global economy is now only 7.2% circular; and it’s getting worse year on year—driven by rising material extraction and use. The global economy increasingly relies on materials from virgin sources. In the six…

UNDP launched its first-ever podcast ‘Descendants of Hai Ba Trung’, featuring voices from the frontline of the climate crisis. The podcast is expected to inspire women and ensure that women’s voices are not ‘left behind’ but heard at all levels.