Ba Ria-Vung Tau, May 20 -- A two-day workshop on marine environmental protection and sustainable blue economy has been held in Con Dao, the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Worldwide Fund (WWF), and the provincial People's Committee.

The event on last weekend reviewed the reducing ocean plastic waste in Vietnam project and discussed measures to tackle marine pollution and promote sustainable island economies.

Delegates emphasised the strategic role of islands in marine biodiversity and national defense, while highlighting the severe impact of plastic waste on ecosystems, fisheries, and human health.

Vietnam has taken various steps to manage marine plastic waste, including t...