Vietnam appreciated Japanese cooperation in water management and environmental protection

15/09/2015

     Government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has supported many joint research programs in the field of environment, such as environmental monitoring, watersheds protection, building databases and biodiversity. “Vietnam always appreciates Japan's cooperation in strengthening water management and environmental protection", said Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Manh Hien during a project evaluation workshop on strengthening capacity of management of water environment in Vietnam, held on  May 20, 2013 in Hanoi.      Under the Project, five participating localities, namely Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh city, Hai Phong city, and Thua Thien - Hue and Ba Ria - Vung Tau provinces with the participation of MONRE were assisted in improving their water environment management capacity, focusing on policy making, water analysis, inspection capacity, and database establishment.                    Monre (English edition I-2013-VEM)