July 02, 2020
Following the great success of the pilot projects in 2019, UfU would like to support local projects in Central Vietnam again this year to raise awareness about climate change. With funding from the German Federal Foreign Office’s Climate Fund and in cooperation with the Mientrung Institute for Scientific Research (MISR), UfU enables talented and young Vietnamese to develop their own project ideas and implement them locally. For the young people, this is not only a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in project management – at the same time, they are making a major contribution to the sustainable strengthening of climate change awareness among the local population. This year, the following four projects have been selected:
- Promoting The Roles Of Young Generation’s Participation In Minimizing The Impact Of Solid Wastes On The Natural Environment To Mitigate Climate Change Issues In Pho Thanh commune, Duc Pho district, Quang Ngai province
- Green Action – Green Future, Hai Duong Commune, Huong Tra District, Thua Thien Hue Province
- Pilot project on turning agricultural by-products into biochar to reduce pollution and increase crop yields in Krong Klang village, Dakrong district, Quang Tri province
- Increasing awareness of climate change through additional planting and building a fence to protect seedlings for mangroves along Kien Giang river in Tan Ninh commune
The implementation of the projects was officially launched with a kick-off workshop on June 25. In a positive and cordial atmosphere, the participants discussed the challenges of each individual project and developed proposals for solutions and alternatives. The project managers are supported in the implementation of their projects through regular reporting and feedback rounds. The next milestone is a mid-term workshop in September, which will focus on the progress of the individual projects.