Ms. Clemence Schmid stated that GPAP has launched NPAP programs in 25 countries, and "Vietnam is one of the bright spots for its level of commitment and specific actions”.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Le Cong Thanh receives Ms. Clemence Schmid, Director of the Global Plastic Action Partnership Program. Photo: Kieu Chi.Vietnam has been recognized as a pioneering partner in the fight against plastic pollution, a testament to its concrete international commitments and actions. This commendation was made by Clemence Schmid, Director of the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP), during her recent visit to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
On July 11, Deputy Minister Le Cong Thanh of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment met with Clemence Schmid to discuss the progress of the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) in Vietnam. The Deputy Minister acknowledged the significant achievements of NPAP Vietnam over the past five years in tackling plastic waste.
Deputy Minister Le Cong Thanh praises the positive results of NPAP in Vietnam. Photo: Kieu Chi.Deputy Minister Thanh highlighted that the Vietnamese government is currently implementing several policies to upgrade waste collection, sorting, and treatment systems. He also noted the country's active participation in international negotiations on plastic waste and its commitment to developing policies that promote a circular economy.
Clemence Schmid stated that GPAP has launched NPAP programs in 25 countries, and "Vietnam is one of the bright spots for its level of commitment and specific actions." She expressed a desire for GPAP to become a model for effective cooperation, not just regionally but globally.
Schmid also shared that NPAP's upcoming financial roadmap will focus on supporting Vietnam's green transition, addressing all sources of environmental pollution—from plastic waste to greenhouse gas and methane emissions.
Ms. Clemence Schmid, GPAP Director, pledges to work with Vietnam to achieve green transition goals. Photo: Kieu Chi.At a meeting of the NPAP Vietnam Working Group on July 9-10, a new Policy Technical Group was officially formed. This group is tasked with creating the necessary legal frameworks for long-term, systemic change and is expected to drive specific measures to reduce plastic pollution, particularly in the areas of waste sorting, reuse, and recycling from the initial collection stage.
Schmid believes NPAP Vietnam's efforts are on track to directly contribute to the national goal of reducing marine plastic waste by 75% and eliminating single-use plastics in coastal areas by 2030.