our-work


Major Projects

1. POLICIES AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2019 Funded by KCEP/WB/MOIT/MONRE project "Development of a National Cooling Efficiency Management Plan
2019 Funded by SwissAsia/MOIT project "Developing the National Action Plan on Sustainable Production and Consumption Period 2020 – 2030 in Vietnam"
2019 The 2050 Pathways Platform/MPI project "Preparing the development of Viet Nam Long-term (2050) Low GHG Emission Strategy"
2018 Funded by Belgium government/MPI Project "Technical assistance for the project on water resources management and urban development in relation to climate change in Ha Tinh, NinhThuan and BinhThuan provinces" - Develop a Guideline for Integrating Climate Change into the National Socio-Economic Development Plan
2018 Funded by CIGG/MPI Project "Support the Ministry of Planning and Investment in researching and defining relevant policies to ensure commitment of Vietnamese government to COP22"
2018 Funded by MLF/UNIDO Project "Enabling activities for HFC phase-down in Viet Nam"
2017-2018 Funded by WB/MOH Project "Hospital Waste Management Support" - Developing Two Amended National Technical Regulations on Healthcare Wastewater, Solid Healthcare Waste Incinerator and a National Technical Regulation on Infectious Healthcare Waste Microwave
2015-2016 Funded by GEF/UNIDO/MIT Project "Minamata Convention Initial Assessment in Vietnam" - Develop an impact assessment report on the adherence of the Minamata Convention on Mercury and prepare a list of regulations need to be revised or issued to comply with the provisions of the Convention
2014 Funded by DANIDA - Strategy development for CSO engagement
2008 Strengthen sustainable land-forest management with poverty elimination in Vietnam (Bac Kan Pro-poor Partnership for Agro-forestry Development)
2004 Develop environmental protection regulations and organize a signing ceremony at the Natural Heritage PhongNha – Ke Bang in QuangBinh province
2002 Carry out research on policy, institution and legal framework on wetlands management in Vietnam
2001-2002 Strengthen environmental management in Vietnam
2001-2002 Strengthen management of natural reserves
2001 Establish institutional framework and strengthen capacity for non-governmental organizations and social organizations in environmental protection activities

 

2. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, CLIMATE CHANGE AND GREEN GROWTH

2017-2018 Funded by UNDP/MPI Project "Strengthening Capacity and Institutional Reform for Green Growth and Sustainable Development in Vietnam" (CIGG) – Communication campaign for Green Growth (GG), sustainable consumption of transportation and commerce sector, etc., promoting green production models, green consumption, green lifestyle.
2016 Funded by GEF/UNIDO/MOIT Project "Promotion of Energy Efficiency Industrial Boiler Adoption and Operating Practices in Vietnam" - Development of a National Advocacy and Communication Strategy on Boiler Efficiency Improvement.
2016-2017 Funded by WB/MOH Project "Hospital Waste Management Support" - Developing a communication plan and designing communication materials on healthcare waste management and health environmental protection
2015-2016 Funded by GEF/UNIDO/MPI Project "Implementation of eco-industrial park initiative for sustainable industrial zones (IZ) in Viet Nam" – Community screening assessment at selected industrial zones.
2015-2016 Funded by World Bank (WB) Project "Viet Nam Industrial Pollution Management" - Development of manuals and special books on planning, management and control of industrial pollution for industrial zones in Nhue – Day and Dong Nai River basin (CS7).
2013-2015 Develop textbook Natural Resource and Environmental Management
2009
Organize international and national campaigns to promote a cleaner world and to increase awareness on environmental protection for communities and enterprises
2009 Make comprehensive report and evaluate data analysis on environment to make environmental commitment for project on rehabilitation and upgrading of Vietnam Animation Film Studio
2008 to date
Engage in environmental protection and sustainable development programs in cities and provinces in Vietnam with provincial authorities, enterprises, and international and national NGOs
2007 Funded by Government Counterpart Fund Develop database software to manage tasks and projects from capital funds to protect environment at the central and provincial levels
2007 Assess demands for awareness raising in management and sustainable use of wetlands in Vietnam
2001 Funded by GEF - Develop GEF manual for Vietnam

 

3. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

2020 Funded by KCEP/CLASP "Vietnam Room AC Market Surveillance Pilot Project"
2018 Funded by KCEP/CLASP Project "Baseline data collection for Room-air conditioners (RAC) Market study in Vietnam"
2017 Funded by GIZ & MPI Project "GIZ Climate Change Finance Readiness Programme (CF READY)" - Collaboration with consultancy support for the development of a GCF Country Profile for bankable private sector projects in Vietnam
2017 Funded by MLF/UNEP/MONRE "Institutional Strengthening Project for implementation of the Montreal Protocol in Vietnam" - Research and Assessment of Socio-economic Impacts when Vietnam ratifies the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
2017 Funded by UNEP DTU Partnership - Study and analysis of biogas development in some northern mountainous provinces to serve the implementation of the mitigation targets in the NDC of Viet Nam.
2017 Funded by UNEP DTU Partnership - Study and analysis of wind power development in one southern province to serve the implementation of the mitigation targets in the NDC of Viet Nam
2017 Funded by MLF/UNEP/MONRE "Institutional Strengthening Project for implementation of the Montreal Protocol in Vietnam" - Research and Propose the Roadmap for Approval of Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that deplete the Ozone layer in Vietnam
2007 to date Engage with MONRE in developing national environmental protection policies and strategies in an industrialization and modernization era
2007
Funded by UNEP/GEF - Assess research and implementation capacity in biological technology and safety developments of the country and develop plan to strengthen these capacities of project "Develop national framework on biological safety"
2007-2008 Funded by Phu Tho People's Committee - Investigate, carry out research on potential assessment, develop plan to manage exploitation, efficient use and conservation of natural resources and biodiversity in the Ao Chau wetlands, Ha Hoa, Phu Tho province
2007    Investigate, carry out site visits, develop biodiversity program in line with Vietnam territories including North East, North Delta, Northwest, North Central, South Central, West Central, Southeast, Southwest regions
2005 Funded by USAEP - Support MONRE to develop a decision-making process to determine allowable levels of water extraction and management roles for the rivers and aquifers of Vietnam
2004

Industrial Policy and Strategy Institute/Ministry of Industry - Develop environmental protection strategy for industrial sector

2002 Carry out research on theoretical and practical basis to develop and finalize law on environmental protection, develop instruction documents under law regarding environmental protection
2002
Carry out research on theoretical and practical basis to develop cooperation strategy in environmental protection between Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
2001-2002 Carry out research on and construct a sustainable development village model in Vietnam
2001 Carry out research on statistical methodology and establish a database for investment activities in environmental protection field
2001 Carry out research on environmental state management agency model for other countries in the region and the rest of the world
2001 Carry out research on theoretical and practical basis to establish a mechanism and policy to implement biodiversity convention and the Ramsar.

 

4. SURVEY / INVENTORY

2008 to date
Investigate, make samples and periodic analysis of environmental indicators of water and air at fixed observation points in provinces as well as sectors and industrial zones and etc.
2002 Investigate ecological indicators of districts Ylac, Vinh Tuong, Me Linh, Binh Xuyen in Vinh Phuc province
2002 Investigate partnership demand on environmental protection with the Asian countries (Vietnam)
2002 Investigate world's most endangered species (Macaka money) in the historical Pacpo, Cao Bang province
2001-2002 Investigate and assess the impacts of the environment on life and production in VinhPhu province
2001-2002 Investigate and assess the aquatic ecosystems in Heron pond, Dai Lai lake Vinh Phuc province and propose environmental protection measures.

 

5. EIA and POLLUTION CONTROL

2009 to date
Make EIA report for animal feeds plant in industrial zone PhucKhanh, Thai Binh city, Thai Binh province and etc.
2009

Funded by Phu Tho People's Committee - Provide environmental impact assessment for forest implantation model investment project in line with national standard on forest sustainability management in Thanh Son commune, Phu Tho province from 2009 - 2015

2009 Funded by Thai Binh cement factory - Make EIA report for the expansion of Thai Binh cement factory
2008 Funded by JICA - Pollution control approaches and their supporting measures under the Project "The study for water environment management on river basins in Vietnam"
2008 Make report on current environmental status of furniture factory in Loc Ha, Mai Lam commune, Dong Anh district, Hanoi
2007 Assess environmental impacts of residential and commercial service area in Nang Huong, Van Mo, Ha Dong
2005 Making EIA report for new urban sub-area project of Van Phuc, Ha Dong, Hanoi
2004 Assess environmental impacts of increasing mining capacity of quarry TânBản project in Dong Nai
2003 Assess environmental impacts of hydropower system in the Central Highlands to communities living in the downstream of Vietnam and Cambodia
2002 Funded by Cassava factory - Assess the environmental impact for the construction of Cassava factory
2002 Funded by Cassava factory - Assess the environmental impact for the construction of Cassava flour plant, in Bac Giang, Hai Anh company
2001-2002

Funded by Viger Beer factory - Assess the environmental impact for the production of Viger Beer factory

2001-2002 Investigate and assess the impacts of the environment on life activities and production in VinhPhu province.

 

6. ENVIRONMENTAL OBSERVATION AND WASTE/WASTEWATER TREATMENT

2010-2011 Construct waste water and solid waste treatment station for Tan Lap prison, General Department VIII, Ministry of Public Security
2009 Make report on environmental quality monitoring in 2009 and design technical alternative to build a treatment system for chimneys' exhaust from furniture factory in Loc Ha, Mai Lam, Đong Anh, Hanoi and etc.
2009 Funded by Nam Thanh Textile Company - Build and install equipment for wastewater treatment system of textile enterprise Nam Thanh
2009 Funded by Hoang An Hospital - Make report on environmental protection scheme of clinic Hoang An in Thai Binh city, Thai Binh province
2008 Funded by To Chau JSC - Build wastewater treatment system for textile dyeing for JSC To Chau in Duong Loi, Ha Dong district, Hanoi
2003-2005 Improving living standard of communities to protect wetlands in Tien Hai

 

7. PROJECTS RELATED TO RESEARCH ON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ON PLANNING/ENGAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

2009 to date
Engage with international organizations to provide trainings and workshops on sustainable development
2009 Develop an environmental protection commitment for petrolimex station in Cong Bui, Hung Cong commune, Binh Luc district, Ha Nam province
2009 Develop an environmental protection commitment for Rehabilitation and construction project of Le Duan school
2008-2009

Funded by GIZ/MONRE – Project "Nature Conservation and Sustainable Management of Natural Resources in the PhongNha – Ke Bang National Park Region" - Provide technical assistance to develop planning for sustainable tourism development in the PhongNha – Ke Bang National Park Region period 2010 – 2020

2008

Funded by JICA - Carry out research on water-environment management for river basins in Vietnam (JICA)

2008

Funded by DANIDA - Establish mechanism to ensure the participation of poor communities into the development and deployment of policies, laws and regulations on environment under project mainstreaming poverty elimination with environmental protection (DANIDA)

2008

Develop an environmental protection commitment for headquarter and work office at 38 Phan Dinh Phung, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi

2008 Develop an environmental protection commitment for housing investment project in Yen Ninh street, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi
2008 Investigation, survey, development of Government's Decree of on management of biological safety of genetically modified organisms and products and goods derived from genetically modified organisms
2007-2008 Funded by Thach That People's Committee - Develop environmental planning for Thach That district to 2020
2007 National wetlands implementation support program (NWSP-Pre)
2006

Funded by DANIDA - Water quality modelling for the three river basins: Cau – Nhue Day – Sai Gon Dong Nai

2005-2006

Funded by Hai Phong People's Committee - Environmental protection planning for Hai Phong city to 2020

2005-2006

Funded by DANIDA - Project "Sustainable Watch" funded by Dania (Denmark) support for sustainable development network in Asia, Latin America and Africa for period 2005-2006

2005 Funded by UNDP - Develop program for a project priority on management, mitigation and elimination of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
2004-2005 Funded by PhuTho People's Committee - Environmental protection planning for PhuTho province in the period of 2004-2015
2002-2003 Funded by Cao Bang People's Committee - Develop environmental planning for Cao Bang province in the period of 2003-2020
2002 Funded by World Bank - Project of Investigation about Environmental Cooperation Needs with Asian Countries - Vietnam
2002 Participate in the making of environmental planning and socio-economic development in Hanoi during period 2001-2010