Webinar “Impacts of Amendments on Environmental Protection Laws on Plastics Industry”
Date: 11/05/2022
Time: 14:00 – 16:00, GMT+7
Platform: Zoom
WEBINAR OVERVIEW
To build the circular economy, producers and importers must be responsible for the life cycle environmental impact of products. Around the world, many countries have begun to pay attention and promulgate policy measures to prevent, control and protect the environment against the impact of the plastic industry. Aware of this situation, the Vietnamese government has been taking steps to minimize the negative impact of the plastic industry on the environment through amendments and supplements to the Environmental Law.
With that goal, the Center for Communication of Natural Resources and Environment (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment), the Vietnam Association of Clean Water and Environment in collaboration with Informa Markets Vietnam Company held a webinar on “Impacts of Amendments on Environmental Protection Laws on Plastics Industry” with the participation of experts and representatives from departments such as Vietnam Plastics Association, Legal Department of MONRE, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vietnam (VCCI).
The program promises to update the current status of the plastic industry, the opportunities and challenges faced by plastic enterprises in Vietnam, the basic changes of the revised Law on Environmental Protection as well as the government’s directives on environmental protection. manage, reuse and reduce plastic waste.
AGENDA
| Time | Content | Speakers |
| 14h00 – 14h05 | Welcome attendees and introduce delegates | Informa Markets Vietnam |
| 14h05 – 14h10 | Welcome speech | Mr. BT – General Manager of Informa Markets Vietnam |
| 14h10 – 14h25 | Current situation of Vietnam’s plastics industry | Ms. Huynh Thi My – General Secretary of the Vietnam Plastics Association (VPA) |
| 14h25 – 14h40 | The fundamental innovation of the revised Environmental Protection Laws and Government Directives on strengthening the management, reusing, recycling, treating and reducing of plastic waste | Mr. Nguyen Thi – Chief Specialist of Legal Department, Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment |
| 14h40 – 14h55 | Opportunities and challenges for plastic enterprises, especially small and medium enterprises | Mr. Pham Hoang Hai – Secretariat of the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VCCI) |
| 14h55 – 15h10 | Circular economy in plastic waste management | Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Hong Quan – Director of the Research and Development Institute of Circular Economy, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City |
| 15h10 – 15h55 | Discussion – Q&A | Informa Markets Vietnam, speakers, participants |
| 15h55 – 16h00 | Conclusion – Thank you | Informa Markets Vietnam |
ABOUT THE ORGANISERS
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Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio is comprised of more than 550 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others.
We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. As the world’s leading exhibitions organiser, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year.
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The Center for Communication of Natural Resources and Environment (under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment), has the function of carrying out propaganda and capacity building for law enforcement on natural resources and environment; disseminate information on sustainable production and consumption models and technologies, encourage and promote enterprises to label eco-labels – Vietnam green labels; implementation of environmental criteria in international economic integration, implementation of trade agreements and other related agreements. |
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Revival Waste is an company focusing on researching waste, providing treatment solutions and suitable clarification then building up possibility plans. Revenue of Revival Waste are from waste trading, consultant fee for enterprises who join waste projects. At the moment, Revival Waste are collecting waste from schools, provincial programme. |
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Vietnam Association of Clean Water and Environment is a social, professional organisation gathering people and groups who are interested in clean water and environmental sanitation in Vietnam. |
SPEAKER PANEL
Ms. Huynh Thi My General Secretary of the Vietnam Plastics Association (VPA) |
Ms. Huynh Thi My has many years held the position of General Secretary of the Vietnam Plastics Association. She has extensive experience in plastic industry management; advises on policies and laws related to environmental protection and sustainable development related to the plastic industry. |
Mr. Nguyen Thi Chief Specialist of Legal Department Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment |
Secretary of the Working Group on Extended Responsibilities of Producers and Importers (EPR) in accordance with the Law on Environmental Protection Mr. Nguyen Thi has many years of experience in law-making, environmental policy, sustainable development, building a circular economy… |
Ms. Nguyen Hoang Phuong Environmental law and policy consultant Legal Department – Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment |
Ms. Nguyen Hoang Phuong is a policy and legal consultant of the Legal Department – Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and other international organisations (such as WWF, IUCN…). In addition, Ms. Phuong also participates in advice and policies on the circular economy development model, the operating model of recycling organizations and alliances (PRO) in the world as well as in Vietnam… |
Assoc.Prof.Dr . Nguyen Hong Quan Director of the Research and Development Institute of Circular Economy, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hong Quan has in-depth knowledge and extensive research, consulting solutions on science, technology, innovation to serve the development of the circular economy in the country and the region; technology transfer, consulting solutions and policies on sustainable development for the government, businesses, and local communities |
CONTACT
Ms. Quỳnh Ngân (Selena)
T: +84 28 3622 2588 (ext.133)
E: [email protected]
