July 7, 2025 | 21:36 GMT +7
July 7, 2025 | 21:36 GMT +7
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This is the second time in the past three years that the United Nations has chosen this theme, reflecting a high level of priority on transitioning to a circular economy, fostering innovation, and promoting international cooperation.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the world produces around 430 million tonnes of plastic each year, more than two-thirds of which is single-use plastic. In Vietnam, an estimated 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste is generated annually, but only about 27% is recycled. The majority is either landfilled or incinerated, causing severe harm to the environment and public health.
In response to the global call for environmental action, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) has issued Official Dispatch on organizing activities to mark World Environment Day (June 5) and the Month of Action for the Environment 2025, under the national campaign “Join Hands to Reduce Plastic Waste - Spread a Green Lifestyle.”
Key activities include: organizing rallies and community forums, designating a “No Single-Use Plastic” day, collecting and sorting waste at the source, showcasing recycled products and circular economy models, launching “Plastic-Free” movements in schools, supermarkets, markets, and government offices, and carrying out mass clean-up campaigns, as well as the collection and sorting of plastic waste at the source in urban, rural, and residential areas.
Members of the Women's Union, in coordination with the Youth Union of Dai Kim ward (Hoang Mai district, Hanoi city), launched a community cleanup campaign in the playground and flower garden area. Photo: Hoang Hien.
The MAE also calls on localities to strengthen multimedia communication efforts, innovate the dissemination of environmental protection policies, and support businesses in investing in advanced recycling technologies and the production of environmentally friendly products. Policy communication is considered a key driver to enhance law enforcement, change behaviors, and create tangible improvements in environmental pollution control, particularly in tackling plastic waste pollution.
The core message of this year’s campaign is: “Act Today, Live Green Tomorrow - Reduce Plastic, Protect the Ocean, Secure the Future.” The MAE encourages all agencies tMSo organize practical activities in accordance with local conditions to celebrate World Environment Day and the Month of Action for the Environment 2025. Every individual, organization, and business is called upon to become a “green warrior” for a Vietnam free of plastic waste.
Translated by Kieu Chi
(VAN) On July 15, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will coordinate with FAO to organize a high-level interregional forum on sharing experiences on the OCOP model.
(VAN) Chu Yang Sin National Park holds an important position in Vietnam’s system of special-use forests and is considered the most biodiverse area in the Central Highlands.
(VAN) 70% of crop residues are either burned or discharged into the environment, causing severe air pollution in rural areas. Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection proposes reuse solutions.
(VAN) The 'Water of Life: Conserving Water Resources – For a Greener Vietnam' program is a public-private partnership initiative focused on the headwater forests and water sources conservation, while enhancing awareness through nature-based educational models.
(VAN) Vietnam's Prime Minister and the President of Brazil witnessed the announcement ceremony of the first shipment of pangasius-basa and tilapia exported to Brazil, and the first shipment of beef exported to Vietnam.
(VAN) PAN Group CEO Nguyen Thi Tra My shared her aspiration to build an agricultural ecosystem at the 2025 Global Summit of Women.
(VAN) On July 5 in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Brazilian Minister of Agriculture Carlos Fávaro and witnessed the first container of Brazilian beef exported to Vietnam.