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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…
Exports of plastic waste from the European Union to countries worldwide have been growing steadily in the past decade. EU plastic waste exports to non-Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, a…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) organised a workshop called “From Farm to Table: Sustainable and Green Dragon Fruit in Binh Thuan.” The event illustrated an innovative approach to sustainable agriculture production that embraces green agriculture while also adapting to climate change.