News and events

One of the most popular attractions in Viet Nam, Ha Long Bay, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 1,600 islands and islets spread over 43,400 hectares, forming a spectacular seascape that attracted 14…

On every trip to the sea, in addition to catching seafood, fisherman Tran Van Cuong in Tan Binh residential group, Thuan An town (Phu Vang district, Thua Thien-Hue) also picked up garbage and brought it ashore for the environmental agency to transport to the landfill;; In particular, he picked up plastic waste and gave it to the Youth Union of Thuan An town to sell to raise funds to help poor students…

Under the theme of “Reducing river plastic litter through science, policy and citizen action”, the three-day Forum will take place virtually on 8-10 March 2022, and will highlight new insights gained from field research and country experiences in ensuring plastic-free rivers in Asia.

The Plastics and Health Action Partnership (PHA) Network was established in December 2021 with the participation of more than 20 domestic and foreign individuals, organizations, and companies interested in plastic pollution and its negative…

In order to strengthen the implementation of solutions to reduce plastic waste and plastic bags, the Institute of Strategy and Policy on natural resources and environment (ISPONRE), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment…

On the afternoon of February 23, Minister Tran Hong Ha and leaders of units under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment held a meeting with the delegation of WEF led by Mr. Joo-Ok Lee, Regional Director for Asia – Pacific, a member of the WEF Executive Board and the head of the delegation.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has just commented on the approval of the project on developing the carbon market in Viet Nam.

The high-level event – International Conference “Green and Inclusive Economic Rebound: Lessons from International Experience” will be organized on February 25, 2022

We see a skyrocketing demand for natural resources while witnessing the collapse of functioning ecosystems. Viet Nam can pursue a green recovery pathway by framing a larger vision of success that includes the transition towards the green and circular economy that encompasses building resilience to future shocks and pivoting towards a new inclusive and green trajectory.

the ICM Circular Innovation Grant Program (CIG) is now open for proposals and solutions towards waste and pollution reduction within the 3 sectors: Consumer Packaged Goods, Fashion & Food Systems.

UNDP is seeking for an Intern to support the expansion and implementation of the Viet Nam Circular Economy Hub, and provide basic support to communications, partnership, and outreach activities contributing to the success of the projects under the circular economy portfolio.

From February 15, 2022 to March 15, 2022, at Goethe-Institute, 56-58-60 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi, Institute of Strategy and Policy on natural resources and environment (ISPONRE), Ministry Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) and the Embassy of the Netherlands in collaboration with the International Organization for Conservation of Nature in Viet Nam (WWF Viet Nam), the National Plastics Action Partnership (NPAP), the Institute of Goethe and other plastic waste reduction partners organize the “Plastic tale of river” Media Exhibition.