RCE NETWORK

RCE Southern Vietnam

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Rce details

Region:

ASIA-PACIFIC

Country:

Vietnam

Overview

Date of RCE acknowledgement:

January, 2011

Description of RCE and Geographic Region:

Goals and Objectives:

Vision:
The RCE Southern Vietnam was established with the mission of strengthening the role of education for the sustainable development of South Vietnam and the whole country, promoting research into sustainable development solutions.

Goals and objectives:
RCE Southern Vietnam is committed to integrating sustainable development into the education and research sector of the International University. The Center will undertake research on sustainable development solutions as well as be a bridge between regional and local institutions and international organizations to enhance the role of education in development.

Organisation Hosting RCE Secretariat:

International University, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City

Key Partners:

Activities

Current Activities:

Research on enhancing the role of education in sustainable development, and solutions for sustainable development
Dissemination of research results on integrating sustainable development into training programs
Short-term training for communities or sustainable development projects
Raise public awareness of the role of education in sustainable development
Create a platform for exchanging / sharing experiences, and connecting stakeholders.
Research solutions for sustainable development
Program on “Promotion for Organic Farming in Southern Vietnam”

Upcoming Activities:

Finding the suitable effective farming method and expanding the model for organic cultivation
Transferring and training the model for farmers and local government agencies

Achievements:

Classification of waste at the International University
Research transfer: Water Hyacinth as solution for soil enhancer
Research transfer: Organic fertilizer production from domestic waste
Training program on "Disaster Risk Management for Sustainable Development Capacity Building."
Film screenings, dialogues on environment and sustainable development
Organizing Youth competition “Green Products 2016 & 2017”
Discussion on the Sea & Islands of Vietnam
Protection of Wildlife program
Training on "Natural Disaster Risk Management Skills"
An Intervention Study Using 'Sustainability Module' on Teachers' ESD Knowledge, Attitude and Practices in Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia
Training "2017 ProSPER.Net Young Researchers' School (YRS)
Receive faculty and open the Environmental Engineering Department
Research: Recycling plastics in Asian City Environment (RePLACE)