Polluted Rivers

Deterioration in water quality, and pollution loads are rising, contaminating surface and groundwater are creating public health hazards. Solid waste from municipalities poses another threat to surface waters.

Vietnam Rivers Network (VRN) aims to contribute to protecting the health of river ecosystems and watersheds towards sustaining river biodiversity and the livelihoods of river-dependent communities, which supports the national objective of sustainable development. They also run various activities such as information sharing sessions, small studies and science workshops.