Project to reduce chemical risks to environment launched
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in collaboration with the UN Development Programme on 14 April launched the “Vietnam Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) and Sound Harmful Chemicals Management Project”. The project is expected to provide technical support for the development of new regulations and technical guidelines on the environmentally safe management of chemicals, especially POPs, persistent toxic substances and mercury. Funded by the Global Environment Facility, the 2.25 million USD project will be implemented from 2016 to 2018.
