Sustainable development 6

In order to ensure the safety of women and girls in the face of complicated developments in human trafficking, over the past time, the Vietnamese government has focused on strengthening measures to prevent and combat them by gradually improving the system. legal documents such as the Criminal Code, the Law on Prevention and Combat of Trafficking in Persons, Decree No. 62/2012 / ND-CP stipulating the bases for identifying victims of trafficking and protecting the victims' safety. their relatives... … [Read more...] about Safety for women and children towards sustainable development goals

At the event Sessions of the workshop focus on the promotion of Japan’s potential role in enhancing research and training cooperation to mitigate disaster risks in the ASEAN region; the reinforcement of energy security through sustainable technologies; the cooperation in conserving and exploiting biodiversity to bring about benefits to all parties concerned; and the strengthening of the connection between science and policy in science, technology and innovation. … [Read more...] about Event talks science-policy intertwining for ASEAN’s sustainable development

Khanh Hoa (VNA) – Representatives from 28 coastal localities nationwide gathered at a conference in the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on April 5 to seek measures for sustainable exploitation, preservation, processing and consumption of aquatic products. Participants heard reports on forecast of fishing grounds and resources, as well as made recommendations on fishing, processing and domestic consumption of seafood catches, and food safety. Nguyen Hoai Nam, Vice Secretary of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), proposed measures to boost seafood export while calling on agencies at all levels to help address issues facing enterprises. Participants also discussed food safety observance on fishing vessels and at ports, logistic services, upgrades to ports and administrative procedures for certification of seafood meeting quality requirements of the EU. Concluding the event, Minister of Agriculture and Rural … [Read more...] about Measures sought for fisheries sector’s sustainable development

Tien Giang (VNS/VNA) - Clam farmers in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang are finding innovative solutions to produce sustainable value chains in an aim to meet international standards. In recent years, declining fishery stocks, disease, and environmental impacts have affected both quantity and quality of clams (meretrix lyrate) in the province. To improve value and enhance the competitiveness of local clam farming, a new project has begun since 2013, according to Nguyen Tien Diet, head of Fisheries Division under the province’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD). Under the project, Tan Thanh commune authorities in Go Cong Dong district and local clam farmers are working together to achieve the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, which is the world’s most credible and recognised standard for environmentally sustainable wild-caught seafood. Nguyen Quoc Minh, Vice Chairman of  the Tan Thanh commune People’s Committee, said … [Read more...] about Mekong clam farmers develop sustainable value chains

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam will develop a seaport master plan for 2021-30, with an aim to enhance infrastructure connectivity, reduce logistics costs and promote marine economic development. Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung early this week approved the development of the seaport master plan, which is part of efforts to implement the strategy for the sustainable development of Vietnam’s marine economy to 2030. The plan will include solutions to improve the efficiency of investment in developing seaports in Vietnam and ensure synchronous development between seaports and other transport infrastructure. The seaport master plan must also help improve regional linkage to enhance investment efficiency and reduce logistics costs, Dung asked. He also asked the plan to be made based on the current natural condition, resources and existing seaports, as well as forecast transportation demand with regard to climate change. The impacts of science and technology on seaport development must … [Read more...] about Vietnam to develop 10-yeat seaport master plan