Viet Nam to launch environmental protection campaign in lead-up to 80th National Day anniversary
VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called upon provinces, cities and organizations to launch a campaign to clean the environment in the lead-up to the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2).
A street is decorated to mark the 80th anniversary of the National Day (September 2)
Local leaders have been tasked with mobilizing socio-political organizations, including the Youth Union, Women's Union, Veterans' Association, and Farmers' Association, to serve as the driving force for the campaign.
Residents are encouraged to maintain cleanliness in their homes, alleys, residential areas, and public spaces, and to dispose of waste properly—at designated locations and during appropriate times.
Specifically, the Central Committee of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front was tasked to accelerate public education, strengthen oversight of waste collection, transportation and treatment, ensure compliance with laws, and promptly detect and recommend penalties for violations.
The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union at all levels takes the prime responsibility for promoting its pioneering role, forming volunteer teams to collect waste, plant trees, cooperate with schools in classifying household waste, and educate students on environmental protection.
The Viet Nam Women’s Union was directed to guide its member organizations in maintaining cleanliness both at home and in their communities.
The Viet Nam Veterans Association was urged to lead by example, embodying the spirit of “Uncle Ho’s soldiers” in peacetime to improve community-wide environmental awareness.
The Prime Minister also called on the Viet Nam Farmers’ Union and the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour to mobilize members to collect waste and pesticide packaging, and actively join nationwide sanitation campaigns.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will take the lead and coordinate with other ministries to draft a resolution for a nationwide campaign on waste classification, collection, and treatment, aimed at building a bright, green, clean and beautiful Viet Nam./.
