Kees van Baar (L), the Netherlands Ambassador to Vietnam, and Ramla Khalidi, UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam, at the signing ceremony. (Photo: UNDP)According to a press release, theproject aims to contribute to Vietnam’s low-carbon and circular development by transforming business through formulating circular guidelines, deliveringcapacity-building programme and fostering technology transfer, anddemonstrating the certification scheme to promote exchanges of secondarymaterials and reusable goods through an online marketplace.
ACE-Biz will be jointly implemented by government bodies,including the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Natural Resourcesand Environment, and the private sector partners and academia, from both Vietnamand the Netherlands, Nam Cau Kien Industrial Park, NX Filtration Company andSaxion University of Applied Sciences.
The new project will facilitate the development ofcomprehensive technical guidelines, enabling enterprises to integrate circulardesign principles and adopt circular industrial wastewater model.
Furthermore, it will offer tailored capacity-buildingprogrammes, equipping Vietnamese businesses with the knowledge and skills todemonstrate green production methods and reduce environmental pollution throughcircular economy practices. The collaboration aims to drive tangible change andestablish a solid foundation for sustainable economic growth by nurturing anetwork of circular economy champions in the private sector.
A significant demonstration component of the projectinvolves establishing a close – loop model for circular industrial wastewater.This model will showcase the economic viability of circular industrialwastewater treatment, inspiring and encouraging the adoption of similar modelsin other regions and industries.
"The strengthened collaboration between the Embassy ofthe Kingdom of the Netherlands and UNDP underscores our shared commitment todriving the acceleration of circular economy practices in Vietnam's privatesector," stated Kees van Baar, the Netherlands Ambassador to Vietnam."Together, we will leverage our expertise, resources, and networks tosupport Vietnamese businesses in transitioning towards a more sustainable andcircular economy, thereby contributing to a greener future."
"By combining our knowledge and experience, we candrive transformative change and empower businesses to adopt sustainablepractices, leading to a more resilient and prosperous future for Vietnam,"said Ramla Khalidi, UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam./.
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