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On November 26, the Department of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment) coordinated with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam to organize a Conference on environmental protection in fisheries activities in 2025. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien spoke at the Conference - Photo: VGP/Do HuongThe event is an activity within the framework of the Project Coastal Communities Smart Sea Adaptation to Climate Change (VN-CSCC) funded by the Government of Canada through UNDP, to summarize the 3-year period (period 2022-2025) of implementing the Plan of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (now the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment) to implement Decision No. 911/QD-TTg dated July 29, 2022 of the Prime Minister approving the Project on environmental protection in fisheries activities in the period 2021-2030, and discussed orientations and solutions for the period 2026-2030. The Department of Fisheries and Fisheries Inspection reported the results of 3 years of implementing Project 911, recognizing the results of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Public Security, localities, Associations, Institutes, Schools, Government organizations, non-governmental organizations, business community... joining hands in efforts to protect Environmental protection and pollution control in aquatic production activities. Many good and creative models were shared at the conference. In addition to the results achieved, conference participants also mentioned the shortcomings and difficulties in environmental protection; Since then, many proposals, solutions, as well as orientations to effectively implement Project 911 in the period 2026-2030 nationwide were discussed at the conference. The conference also evaluated the management of ocean plastic waste in the fisheries sector, a topic that is being prioritized by Vietnam and is also an important content globally. Delegates discussed efforts to control plastic waste in general, and the process of implementing Decision No. 687/QD-BNN-TCTS dated February 5, 2021 of the Ministry on the Plan for ocean plastic waste management in the fisheries sector for the period 2021-2030 in provinces and cities, plastic waste monitoring activities in marine protected areas, updates on the negotiation process of the Global Agreement on plastic pollution and solutions to control and minimize lost fishing gear. Speaking at the conference, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien emphasized that sustainable, responsible and environmentally friendly seafood development is an inevitable trend in the process of integrating Vietnams fisheries industry with the world; in line with Vietnams commitments in addressing serious global challenges of climate change, the environment, and the decline of natural ecosystems, aiming for green development. Strengthening waste control, technological innovation, digital transformation along with mobilizing the participation of the entire society will create an important foundation to create high-quality, high-value Vietnamese seafood products at a reasonable cost, bringing economic efficiency but at the same time not causing harm. damage to the environment and natural ecosystems. Mr. Jim Nickel - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Vietnam emphasized: Taking care of the ocean is also taking care of our future, and affirmed that Canada is proud to stand side by side with Vietnam in protecting the sea and supporting communities that depend on the sea. A healthy ocean is the foundation for strong livelihoods and a sustainable blue ocean economy, ensuring that future generations will inherit rich marine ecosystems and prosperous coastal community - Mr. Jim Nickel added. Sharing at the conference, Ms. Ramla Khalidi, UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam, said that investing in a sustainable marine economy is not only the right thing but also a smart economic strategy. Ms. Ramla also affirmed that UNDP is committed to supporting Vietnam in protecting the marine ecosystem, strengthening governance and ensuring sustainable livelihoods for millions of people who depend on this important sector.Do HuongSee moreSee moreSee more
