Vietnam and Japan cooperate in environmental assessment

The Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on environmental cooperation with Japan Association of Environment Assessment (JEAS) in Hanoi on October 28.

At the signing ceremony (Photo: isponre.gov.vn)

Accordingly, the two sides will foster cooperation in activities related to strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessment, laws and regulations related to environmental management; auditing systems of environmental assessment, among others.

As part of the MoU, the two sides will conduct cooperation in the form of study tours between Vietnam and Japan; organising scientific seminars and symposia; exchanging information; and coordinating to develop and provide scientific programmes, including training courses, seminars, and scientific conferences.