Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology Strengthens International Cooperation in Environmental Management

Courtesy meeting with the delegation attending the ICEPORM-5 International Conference

At the meeting, Vice President Chu Hoang Ha congratulated the successful organization of the ICEPORM-5 Conference, which had just taken place in Quy Nhon, Gia Lai from March 9–12, 2026. The conference attracted nearly 90 scientists from 22 countries, discussing key topics such as environmental pollution and toxicology; monitoring and treatment of pollutants; and ecological risk assessment and environmental impacts. The leadership of VAST expressed their expectation that these outcomes would serve as a foundation for advancing concrete cooperation in environmental protection and sustainable development.

Vice President Chu Hoang Ha exchanging views at the courtesy meeting

Discussing potential cooperation with international scientists, Prof. Dr. Chu Hoang Ha, Vice President of VAST, outlined several areas of cooperation for the coming period. In scientific research, VAST is ready to cooperate with scientific organizations and experts from the United States and other advanced countries, particularly Auburn University, United States, in the fields of science, technology and innovation, and digital transformation. In terms of training and capacity building of high-quality human resources, VAST seeks to leverage the strengths of research institutions, universities, and partner enterprises abroad to develop modern research infrastructure, decode technologies, propose joint scientific research projects, and promote high-tech training and technology transfer.

On behalf of the international scientists, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Chung Tham (Auburn University, United States) delivering remarks at the courtesy meeting

Representing the international scientists, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Chung Tham (Auburn University, United States) stated that the International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration and Management (ICEPORM) is a series of scientific conferences first organized in Vietnam in 2010 to connect scientists and environmental managers in discussing urgent issues, sharing experiences, and promoting cooperation toward environmental protection and sustainable development, particularly in rapidly developing Southeast Asian countries that are facing many environmental challenges. The ICEPORM-5 Conference focused on a number of important topics, including comprehensive environmental pollution, environmental toxicology, public health, environmental risk assessment, technologies and solutions for environmental treatment and restoration, environmental management, and policy. The objective of ICEPORM-5 is to bring together international and Vietnamese environmental scientists to share and discuss research findings, address issues of environmental pollution, and identify solutions to environmental pollution challenges in countries around the world as well as in Vietnam. The conference also aims to strengthen international cooperation in research and the training of young environmental scientists.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Chung Tham affirmed his readiness to share practical experience and advanced treatment technologies, and committed to supporting resources and partner connections to assist Vietnam in research, training, and education in the field of environmental management.

Exchange of commemorative gifts and group photo

Following the meeting, the delegation of international scientists visited several research and training units under VAST, including the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH), the Institute of Chemistry, the Institute of Biology, and the Center for Research and Development of High Technology, in order to conduct site visits and explore specific opportunities for cooperation.

Some photos from the visit of the international scientists to units under VAST

Translated by Phuong Ha
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