Fighting pollution in Viet Nam

World Watch. 1999 Nov-Dec;12(6):28-36.

Abstract

PIP: This article investigates the fighting solution strategies in Vietnam where complaints against factories violating national pollution standards are common. Based on history, the people in Vietnam have been suffering from pollution of all sorts including air, land, water and noise. Precisely, their interaction with one another has been affected by how they interact with the natural environment and community. This worsening situation in the country gave rise to public criticisms, a foot in a door that opens different forms of people participation in the decision-making of the government. Although factories were not so much affected with public criticisms, yet public pressure played a significant role in increasing the compliance of many companies. The strategy adopted in Vietnam may be a powerful force for protecting the Vietnamese against pollution.

MeSH terms

  • Asia
  • Asia, Southeastern
  • Community Participation*
  • Developing Countries
  • Economics
  • Environment
  • Environmental Pollution*
  • Organization and Administration
  • Public Sector*
  • Research*
  • Social Welfare*
  • Vietnam