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Viet Nam Gathers Diverse Perspectives in Preparation for Global Plastic Treaty Negotiations

Trang ToJul 29, 20245 min read
Viet Nam Gathers Diverse Perspectives in Preparation for Global Plastic Treaty Negotiations

Ninh Binh, 26 July 2024 – Today, a technical workshop titled “Bridging Perspectives Towards theGlobal Plastic Treaty” was held to gather multi-stakeholder inputs on critical aspects of theGlobal Plastic Treaty (GPT) in preparation for Viet Nam’s participation in the intersessionalmeeting…

Consultation workshop: Global Plastic Treaty: Towards the INC-4

Trang ToMar 29, 20245 min read
Consultation workshop: Global Plastic Treaty: Towards the INC-4

Ho Chi Minh, 26 March 2024 – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), in collaboration with the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP), UNDP Viet Nam, Pacific Environment (PE), and World Wildlife Fund for Nature in Viet Nam (WWF…

The Rise of Fabric Bags – A Symbol of Sustainability

Trang ToMar 18, 20243 min read
The Rise of Fabric Bags – A Symbol of Sustainability

In recent years, fabric/tote bags have become a symbol of sustainability, promoted as a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to single-use plastic bags. With slogans like “Save the Earth” printed on their fabric, fabric bags have become popular accessories, welcomed…

IN-FOCUS: The Direction of Imported Plastic Waste, a documentary from Vietnam

Trang ToFeb 21, 20248 min read
IN-FOCUS: The Direction of Imported Plastic Waste, a documentary from Vietnam

This blog encapsulates a conversation with Ms. Xuan Quach, the Country Director of Pacific Environment Vietnam, the organisation that commissioned the thought-provoking documentary, “The Direction for Imported Plastic Waste (in Vietnamese, with English subtitles).” It delves into the intricate layers of Vietnam’s…

Sign Language Storytelling: Opening a Green Future for Deaf Children

Trang ToJan 30, 20242 min read
Sign Language Storytelling: Opening a Green Future for Deaf Children

In a commendable effort to raise awareness about environmental protection and promote a zero-waste lifestyle, the project “Sign Language Storytelling” has yielded remarkable results. This project, funded through the Youth Environmental Initiative by Pacific Environment, has guided and spread the…

Imported Plastic Waste in Vietnam, substainable or not

Trang ToJan 25, 20246 min read
Imported Plastic Waste in Vietnam, substainable or not

Hanoi, January 25, 2024 – Bros Joint Stock Company, in collaboration with Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment, organized a talk show with the theme “Imported Plastic Waste.” The event is sponsored by the Pacific Environment Vietnam (PE-VN) organization…