Under the framework of the Global Youth Summit “Action for Earth” late last week, students visited waste treatment facilities and listened to lectures by leading environmentalists regarding Singapore’s environmental protection initiatives.

In discussion groups, they shared their countries’ experiences and environmental protection initiatives.

We learned of Singapore’s success in waste water treatment and initiatives to maintain sanitary water in its rivers and streams, said Nguyen Thuy Dung from Tran Phu Secondary School in Haiphong City. “I will share the experience I learnt with my local people”, Dung added.

Ann Phua, President of Hemispheres Organisation, said Singapore’s experience in improving the environment was enhanced by initiatives to change public awareness. The young generation can put forth many such initiatives.

The air and water of many cities in Vietnam are seriously polluted, which is aggravated by emissions from motor vehicles, so we should educate young people about the issues, Ann Phua said.

Singapore Minister of Environment and Water Resources, Vivian Balakrishnan, said although Singapore is considered a green city, it continuously seeks better environmental management solutions.