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Vietnam Emphasizes Water Conservation and Management for Sustainable Development Goals

Strategic Insights

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Vietnam's growing concern over climate change and dwindling water sources has led the country to reaffirm its commitment to managing water resources sustainably. A gathering of pioneering businesses shared innovative approaches to water conservation and regeneration, contributing significantly to the realization of sustainable development goals. The event, held by the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD), highlighted the crucial role of enterprises in effectively managing and conserving water resources. Mr. Nguyen Quang Vinh, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and Chairman of VBCSD, emphasized that water resource management is essential for economic development, energy security, and social stability.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vietnam's total surface water is estimated to be around 830-840 billion m3/year, with groundwater estimated at 47.5-63 billion m3/year.
  • Only 37% of the water is created within the country's territory, while over 60% is dependent on external sources, making Vietnam vulnerable to climate change and cross-border factors.
  • Nestle Vietnam aims to return 100% of clean water produced to the environment by 2025.
  • Heineken Vietnam has implemented afforestation, biodiversity protection, and reimbursement of over 690 million liters of water per year in the Tien River basin.
  • The public-private partnership (PPP) model is considered crucial for water management, particularly given the limited budget and need for advanced technology and effective management.
  • Businesses are encouraged to play a central role in water conservation and management by actively providing information, coordinating with management agencies, and organizing training and communications to raise awareness and promote effective water management models.
  • Tools like Water Risk Filter and Water Stewardship have been effective in helping businesses identify and adapt to water-related risks.

Statistics:

  • Vietnam's total surface water amounts to approximately 830-840 billion m3/year.
  • Only 37% of the country's water is created within its territory, with the remaining 60% dependent on external sources.
  • Over 690 million liters of water per year are reimbursed in the Tien River basin through Heineken Vietnam's afforestation and biodiversity protection efforts.

Sources:

  • "Vietnam Becomes Vulnerable to Climate Change and Cross-border Factors, water resource management is essential for economic development, energy security, and social stability, said by MR. Nguyen Quang Vinh - Vice Chairman of VCCI, Chairman of VBCSD".
  • "Nestle Vietnam aims to return 100% of clean water produced to the environment by 2025".
  • "Heineken Vietnam has implemented afforestation, biodiversity protection, and reimbursement of over 690 million liters of water per year in the Tien River basin".
  • "The public-private partnership (PPP) model is considered crucial for water management, particularly given the limited budget and need for advanced technology and effective management".
  • "Tools like Water Risk Filter and Water Stewardship have been effective in helping businesses identify and adapt to water-related risks, said Hoang Viet, director of the water program, WWF - Vietnam organization."

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