Urbanization and the rapid generation of waste have accompanied Vietnam's growth in recent years. The pandemic offers an opportunity to rebuild communities using more sustainable models to create a better, greener future for all. And one approach is by transitioning to a circular economy. Circular economy would lead to a greener and better future. Photo: Tuan Anh ADB Country Director to Vietnam Andrew Jeffries shared the view at a webinar "Multi-stakeholders Approach – a Key to successful circular economy" jointly held today by the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, the ADB, and the Vietnam Environment Administration (VEA) under the Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment (MONRE). According to Jeffries, urbanization and the rapid generation of waste have accompanied Vietnam's growth in recent years. "Even as many cities have become the center of economic activities, many of them require improvements in key urban infrastructure and services, including solid waste management," he added, noting the Vung Tau Solid Waste Management Project Preparation Study is one of the pathways by which ADB is supporting the Government of Viet Nam toward a green recovery post-COVID and a low-carbon growth strategy. Within the framework of this project, the Cities Development Initiative for Asia (CDIA) under the… Read full this story
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