Via ++t Nam Takes a Step Towards Net Zero Commitment with Launch of Zero Waste Tourism Network

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In a major push towards achieving its Net Zero commitment by 2050, the Via ++t Nam government has introduced the Via ++t Nam Zero Waste Tourism Network (VZWTN). This initiative, launched in coordination with the Pacific Environment Via ++t Nam and Aa Naoung City's Tourism Association, aims to promote sustainable tourism practices and reduce waste and emissions. Ha tmi An ancient town, a UNESCO-recognised world heritage site, has been a trailblazer in waste management for 'green' and sustainable tourism since 2019.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Via ++t Nam Zero Waste Tourism Network (VZWTN) has been launched to promote waste and emission reduction practices and solutions in the tourism sector.
  • The network aims to have 100 members nationwide by 2030, with the first 33 travel businesses and zero-waste models in central Via ++t Nam already qualified as members.
  • Ha tmi An ancient town, a UNESCO-recognised world heritage site, has been a model for waste management in sustainable tourism since 2019.
  • Members of the network will implement actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and report periodically as part of their commitment to a sustainable tourism model.
  • Single-use plastic has been identified as a major issue in Via ++t Nam, and the network will focus on reducing plastic waste to protect destinations and promote sustainable tourism development.
  • Ha tmi An has received support from international organisations such as the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) in its efforts to become a 'zero waste' and zero-plastic location.
  • The city of New Aa Naoung expects to host 12 million tourists in 2025 and prioritises sustainable tourism practices.

Statistics:

  • The Via ++t Nam government aims to achieve its Net Zero commitment by 2050.
  • The first 33 travel businesses and zero-waste models in central Via ++t Nam have been qualified as members of the network.
  • The network aims to have 100 members nationwide by 2030.
  • Single-use plastic has been identified as a major issue, with the network focusing on reducing plastic waste.
  • Ha tmi An expects to receive 12 million tourists in 2025.

Sources:

  • Pacific Environment Via ++t Nam
  • Aa Naoung City's Tourism Association
  • International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
  • World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
  • Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA)
  • Phan Xuan Thanh, Aa Naoung Tourism Association