Vietnam

Promoting Business-Friendly, Ocean-Friendly Practices in Vietnam’s Tourism Sector

Vietnam’s rapid economic growth due to the boom of ecotourism in coastal cities and islands has directly increased the amount of solid waste that is generated daily. Read More

CCBO 3R/SWM and Marine Debris Strategy Alignment Assessment – Vietnam

To inform CCBO’s approach, the program has produced this 3R/SWM and Marine Debris Reduction Strategy for Vietnam to highlight the ways in which CCBO can support existing marine debris strategies and to provide recommendations for increased impact. Read More

MWRP Vietnam: Moving Toward Plastic-Free Island Living

To improve SWM on the island, USAID funded the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Vietnam) through the Municipal Waste Recycling Program (MWRP) to protect small islands and coral reefs from ocean plastic pollution. Read More

CCBO Initial Solid Waste Management Assessment Vietnam

The following presents the Initial Solid Waste Management Assessment (ISWMA) for the program’s four engagement sites in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Biên Hòa (in Đồng Nai Province)Da Nang City (Class-1municipality)Huế (in the Thua Thien-Huế Province)Phú Quốc District (in Giang Province) This ISWMA was developed to establish a current understanding… Read More

MWRP Vietnam: Raising Public Engagement in Coastal Heritage Areas

With a grant from USAID’s Municipal Waste Recycling Program, GreenHub tested innovative fishing technology to mitigate polystyrene (styrofoam) waste leakage from fish farms into Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. Read More

Moving toward Plastic-free Island Living

In the southern offshore area of Vietnam lies the palm-lined Phu Quoc Island, a district of Kien Giang province. Rich in biodiversity, the island includes both a terrestrial national park and a marine protected area. Read More

Raising Public Engagement in Coastal Heritage Areas

Vietnam’s tourism sector, a powerful coastal industry, relies largely on Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Every year, millions of people visit this area, which features emerald green water. Read More

Building Healthy Cities

Refocusing city policies, planning, and services with a multi-sectoral health equity lens while improving data-driven decision-making for Smart Cities in India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Status: Complete Region: Asia Country: India Indonesia Nepal Vietnam Key Documents: BHC Infographic Issues: Energy and Environment Infrastructure Urban Service Delivery Health Overview… Read More

Overview: Behavior Change in Local System to Mitigate Ocean Plastic Pollution in Vietnam

Ocean plastic pollution is among the world’s greatest environmental challenges. Read More

Toxic Sites Identification Program (TSIP)

Reducing the Threat of Toxic Chemical Pollution Project Overview Pollution is the largest environmental cause of death in the world. The goal of the project is to assist governments and communities heavily impacted by toxic pollution in low-and middle-income countries to take locally led action at the community, regional… Read More