On July 9, the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) convened its sixth Working Group Meeting in Hanoi to review progress and officially launch its new Policy Technical Group.
Speaking at the event, Ms. Ramla Khalidi, UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam and Co-Chair of the NPAP Working Group, stated: “Since its launch in 2020, NPAP has connected more than 200 organizations, supported over 160 projects, and fostered over 570 innovative solutions to tackle plastic pollution.”
NPAP is a Vietnamese-led, multi-stakeholder platform coordinated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Ms. Ramla Khalidi, UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam, speaks at the event. UNDP reaffirmed its commitment to continue supporting NPAP through the end of 2025, with the goal of reducing marine plastic waste by 75% by 2030 and phasing out single-use plastics in coastal provinces.
Mr. Vu Duc Dam Quang, Deputy Director General of the International Cooperation Department (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment) and Head of Vietnam’s delegation to the INC-5.2 negotiations, emphasized Vietnam’s active leadership role in shaping the upcoming Global Plastics Treaty. He stressed that now is a critical moment for Vietnam to ensure domestic realities are reflected in the treaty proposals.
Mr. Vu Duc Dam Quang, Deputy Director General of the International Cooperation Department, emphasizes the importance of proactive and inclusive engagement in shaping an effective global plastics treaty for Vietnam at INC-5.2. At the meeting, NPAP officially launched its Policy Technical Group, comprising 15 representatives from government agencies, businesses, research institutions, and development partners. According to Hồ Kiên Trung, Deputy Director General of the Department of Environment and Chair of the new group, it will collaborate closely with the two existing technical groups on Innovation & Finance and Gender & Social Inclusion to drive an integrated approach to plastic policy and action.
The event marks a significant milestone in the maturity of Vietnam’s plastic action network and reflects the country’s strong political commitment to addressing plastic pollution through systemic and holistic approaches aligned with circular economy goals.