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Vietnam boosts marine protection and plastic waste reduction
Vietnam has taken various steps to manage marine plastic waste, including the National Action Plan to 2030. However, weak links between island and mainland development, along with increasing marine pollution, remain key challenges.
Eliminating single-use plastics: starting with youth
In Vietnam, single-use plastic products are commonly used because of their convenience and low cost.
Urgent solutions needed to address plastic waste pollution: Experts
According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, approximately 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste are generated in Vietnam every year, with between 0.28 - 0.73 million tonnes of this waste ending up in the oceans.
Project helps minimise impact of plastic waste on coastal communities
The project aims to identify sources of plastic waste, assess its socioeconomic and environmental impacts, and propose policies to minimise its effects on coastal communities and key industries such as fisheries and tourism.
Quang Ninh: Van Don bans plastic products on five island communes
Tourists are prohibited from bringing single-use plastic products to five island communes in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh’s Van Don district starting April 27.
