Development Programs
We work to show businesses that initiatives designed to help Vietnamese communities can also help them. By educating decision makers and business leaders on the increasing threat of climate change, disaster preparedness, and forestry law and governance, CED can demonstrate the benefits of philanthropic and CSR activities. From this, we hope to encourage a culture in which the Vietnamese industry will help to support the continued development of the country.
With a range of partners from the public, private, and non-profit sectors, CED designs and implements initiatives to deal with social and environmental issues affecting communities.
CED’s programs focus on local governance, policy advocacy and outreach, promoting community participation, and sharing best practices to address issues such as biodiversity conservation, climate change, environmental management, disaster risk reduction, forest law enforcement, governance and timber trade.
Delivering impactful sustainability and circularity programs to enhance the competitiveness of Vietnam’s supply chains, with a dedicated focus on apparel and footwear through To the Finish Line “TFL” Việt Nam: an independent program under CED, facilitated by GIZ.
Climate resilience and Sustainable Forestry
CED has played an integral part in implementing Regulation on Deforestation Free Products (EUDR, previously knowns as Forest Law Enforcement and Governance), as well as improving disaster risk management in Vietnam.
CED has supported 2700 businesses and 4200 trainees in disaster risk management, and has developed self-learning online platform, workshops, handbooks, and media resources for EUDR.
More information can be found here.
Increasing Awareness in Plastic Waste Management
Working with PepsiCo, CED designed a project to raise awareness of plastic waste management in Vietnam. CED leveraged networks in schools/universities, businesses, and media to develop a multifactorial approach to the issue. As a result of this project, CED engaged 264 business staff in three workshops with government agencies, as well as providing training for student (reaching 47,941 students and 100 teachers) To highlight the impact of this project, CED collaborated with our networks in traditional media to run a national advert campaign and report on our workshops in online news reports.
A video trailer of the program can be viewed here. A documentary about this program can be viewed in this link.
Promoting sustainable and eco-design for circularity
CED engages young designers in promoting sustainable and eco-design for circularity and sustainability, through initiatives such as design competitions, workshops, and mentorship programs focused on green innovation and circularity. These initiatives could encourage participants to create products, packaging, and systems that minimize waste, utilize renewable materials, and embrace circular design principles. CED work with educational institutions and design schools to provide young talent with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration needed to drive positive change. Working with eco-conscious, CED and its partners showcase their work through exhibitions, social media campaigns to amplify their impact, demonstrating how creative solutions can contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.
Watch a video about this program here.
