Topics: Climate change

EPR fees to add to plastic companies' bills Business

EPR fees to add to plastic companies' bills

Although the Environmental Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme could create an incentive for the phase-out of eco-unfriendly and non-recyclable packaging in the long term, it would shift the heavy financial burden for end-of-life waste management from municipalities to producers and importers.
Vietnam's proposal at 43rd FAO conference’s plenary meeting Politics

Vietnam's proposal at 43rd FAO conference’s plenary meeting

Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung on July 5 delivered an important speech, presenting Vietnam's proposals to implement the food systems transformation programme and contribute to ensuring food security at the plenary meeting of the 43rd session of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s ministerial conference in Rome.
Prime Minister calls for ESCAP support in policy making, enforcement Politics

Prime Minister calls for ESCAP support in policy making, enforcement

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 3 suggested the United Nations (UN) and its Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in particular carry forward their strengths to support member countries, including Vietnam, in socio-economic development policy making and enforcement.
Vietnam attaches importance to cooperation with ESCAP: FM Politics

Vietnam attaches importance to cooperation with ESCAP: FM

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son affirmed on July 3 that Vietnam attaches great importance to cooperation with the United Nations (UN) in general and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in particular.
More hot days expected this month Environment

More hot days expected this month

Vietnam is likely to experience slightly higher temperatures in July this year with one or two typhoons expected to hit the East Sea, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.
Vietnam presses ahead with commitment to sustainable development Politics

Vietnam presses ahead with commitment to sustainable development

Vietnam's attendance in the upcoming Paris Summit for a New Global Financial Pact reflects the country's continued strong and consistent commitment in responding to climate change and responsibility in joining hands with the international community to address global challenges, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang said.