The event featured presentations by National Geographic explorer Jenna Jambeck international and Vietnamese experts who are launching new partnerships to tackle this serious global environmental issue.
Jenna Jambeck, associate professor at the College of Engineering, the University of Georgia
|
In her opening speech, she noted the mini-conference aimed at improving the effectiveness of the current on- and off-shore plastics waste collection, sorting and treatment processes. In addition, it aims to pilot an innovative low-cost model for lessons learnt and replication through public – private – community partnerships, Jambeck said.
Signing ceremony for the newest grantee under the USAID’s municipal solid waste recycling program
|
On the occasion, USAID Vietnam Mission Director Michael Greene and Ho Thi Yen Thu from the Center for Marine life conservation and community development signed an agreement on the newest grantee under the USAID’s municipal solid waste recycling program.
