UNDP Vietnam TCCF Plastics Circularity Project
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Ongoing multi-country UNDP initiative (Nov 2024-Oct 2027, USD 1.29M) funded by The Coca-Cola Foundation to strengthen plastic waste management systems in Vietnam. Includes pilots for waste return systems at fishing ports, waste sorting regulations, and partnerships with stakeholders. Aims to collect 7,500 metric tons of plastic waste.
Source: https://www.undp.org/vietnam/projects/tccf-plastics-circularity-project
Funding Details
- Funder
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / The Coca-Cola Foundation
- Funding Goal
- Strengthen plastic waste management systems in Vietnam through pilots for waste return systems at fishing ports, waste sorting regulations, and stakeholder partnerships. Target: collect 7,500 metric tons of plastic waste. Project implements circular economy solutions for plastic waste in Vietnamese fishing and coastal communities.
- Funding Amount
- USD 1.29 million total project budget (Nov 2024 - Oct 2027) (1.160.000 € – 1.290.000 €)
- Deadline
- 2027-10-31 (Fixed)
- How to Apply
- This is not an open call. The project is a UNDP Vietnam implementation initiative. External organisations wishing to partner should contact UNDP Vietnam directly. Sub-grant or procurement opportunities may arise during implementation.
- Target Region
- Vietnam (Southeast Asia)
- Contact
- UNDP Vietnam, contact via undp.org/vietnam/contact-us
- Last Checked
- 2026-05-07 01:59
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Summary
The UNDP Vietnam TCCF Plastics Circularity Project is an ongoing UNDP implementation project funded by The Coca-Cola Foundation, running from November 2024 to October 2027 with a budget of USD 1.29 million. This page describes an active UNDP project, not an open grant call for external applicants. The project focuses on strengthening plastic waste management systems in Vietnam, with particular emphasis on fishing ports and coastal communities. Key activities include developing and piloting waste return systems at fishing ports, supporting development of waste sorting regulations, building partnerships with key stakeholders across the plastic waste value chain, and conducting public awareness and community engagement activities. The primary target is to collect 7,500 metric tons of plastic waste through the project period. Activities combine regulatory support, infrastructure development, and community engagement in Vietnamese fishing and coastal communities. The geographic focus is Vietnam, specifically fishing ports and coastal communities. The project is part of UNDP's broader climate change and environmental sustainability portfolio in Vietnam. This is a UNDP-executed project funded by a corporate foundation. It is not an open grant programme accepting applications from NGOs or other organisations. External organisations interested in partnership may contact UNDP Vietnam, and sub-grant or procurement opportunities may arise during project implementation. The project has gained media attention in Vietnam and is aligned with Vietnam's national policies on plastic waste reduction.
Historical Context
Project runs November 2024 to October 2027. Funded by The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF). Part of a broader UNDP initiative on plastic pollution reduction across multiple countries.
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