“Plastic Action Day” in Cu Lao Cham - Hoi An Biosphere Reserve, Viet Nam

All departments, organisations, businesses and individuals must take practical actions to protect the environment of the city landscape and marine. Let’s be a part of the environmental protection movement. We need to increase our awareness, promote good practices. We need to classify the trash, clean sea and islands. No littering, especially plastic bags on the beach, in public places. We must continue to develop plans and solutions for the city’s waste management. It requires scientific research and technology development to turn waste into natural resources, serving daily life such as organic fertilisers, recycled building materials and energy production. We need to strengthen national and international cooperation to mobilise the support to address a waste problem in Hoi An

The fight against waste is not just a matter for the government, but all society. And we know that our best allies in society are the young people with their passion for change and their energy for action. That is why under the framework of the Youth and Innovation for Ocean Initiative, this Plastic Action Day event demonstrates UNESCO’s efforts to reduce plastic waste in Viet Nam by mobilising youth participation in an awareness-raising and action campaign, engaging the community to address plastic waste-related issues. This year, the Plastic Action Day is even more special as it takes place on the 21st anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Hoi An Ancient Town as World Heritage. It links to what we do here today as the purpose of the designation is to ensure that future generations experience the beauty and culture of Hoi An. Together, let us each see what we can do in our own lives to support this.