SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production

The circular economy offers a revolutionary method for rethinking how resources are managed, products are produced, and consumption is structured, all with the goal of minimizing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Current strategies such as transitioning to renewable energy and enhancing energy efficiency address only 55 ...

Advancements in waste treatment and energy production are reducing waste-to-landfill, generating clean energy, and optimizing resource use. Sorting waste “at the source” helps convert organic waste into energy, recycle plastics, lower emissions, and foster sustainable development.According to survey findings, approximately 65 per cent of urban ...

A scientific seminar on air pollution and traffic convened leading domestic and international experts and scientists to discuss sustainable transportation solutions and the role of science in enhancing air quality on December 5.According to Associate Professor Ho Quoc Bang from Ho Chi Minh City National ...

The Green Export Promotion Forum held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade aimed to foster a robust green business community, creating sustainable value for Vietnam’s export products in the global market.Important policies such as the European Green Deal, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), ...

Under Vietnam’s 202 Environmental Protection Law, from January 1, 2025, household solid waste must be sorted at each household before being collected, gathered and transported. This is considered a breakthrough towards turning waste into resources while reducing pressure on solid waste treatment processes.For these regulations ...

This morning, the Vietnam Rice Industry Association convened a forum in Can Tho City to discuss strategies for replicating successful pilot models from the project aimed at the sustainable development of one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation linked to green growth in the ...

The Dong Thap Provincial People’s Committee, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, yesterday hosted the opening ceremony of the second Mekong Delta Startup Forum in 2024.The forum is poised to serve as a significant milestone, marking a transformation for Dong Thap ...

The enforcement of the EUDR has been postponed to December 2025 to ensure smooth and consistent compliance across global supply chains.The European Union (EU) has postponed the enforcement of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) but Vietnam will not delay its preparation and adaptation progress ...

In the context of the world facing many challenges regarding climate change and energy security, reducing the use of fossil energy and accelerating the development of renewable energy create many new opportunities for businesses to participate more deeply in the global supply chain.The transition to ...

Vietnam has participated in bilateral and multilateral international trade agreements, including the export of wood and forest products, requiring the development of stable raw material areas with legal origins according to regulations, ensuring quality and competitive prices. On the other hand, Vietnam, like many countries ...