PPEOPLE, PLANET
Protecting water resources means safeguarding ecosystems and biodiversity, while also ensuring health, well-being,
and sustainable development for present and future generations, in line with the People and Planet pillars of the 2030 Agenda.
Water is an essential resource for socioeconomic development and a key priority of Italian Development Cooperation. AICS Hanoi promotes an integrated approach to the sustainable management of water resources, addressing the entire water cycle, from ecosystem protection and water resource management to access to water supply and sanitation services.
The Office’s work is structured around three strategic priorities: ensuring access to safe drinking water and basic water, sanitation and hygiene services (WASH); securing the availability of water resources for domestic and productive uses; and promoting the protection of water resources and ecosystems through Nature-based Solutions (NbS).
Activities are primarily concentrated in Vietnam, where Italian Development Cooperation supports the Government in implementing national policies aimed at achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) – Clean Water and Sanitation. Within this framework, AICS Hanoi has also provided technical assistance and specialist expertise to support the development of the 2023_Law on Water Resources, contributing to the integration of climate resilience, circular economy, and water-use efficiency principles.
According to UN-Water data, 59% of the population in Vietnam uses safely managed drinking water services, 45% have access to adequate sanitation services, and only 41% of domestic wastewater is treated. These figures highlight the need for continued investment in the sector, particularly in the context of rapid economic growth, urbanization, and increasing demand for water resources for domestic and industrial use.
To address these challenges, Italian Development Cooperation supports the Vietnamese Government in improving access to water supply and sanitation services in both urban and rural areas, while promoting the sustainable management of water resources.
A concessional loan initiative is currently being implemented in Tay Ninh Province, aimed at improving the management of domestic wastewater and stormwater, reducing flood risks and environmental impacts, and contributing to better sanitary and environmental conditions for beneficiary communities.
Initiative
AID 9914 – New Wastewater Collection and Treatment System for Tay Ninh City