Global Alliance on Health and Pollution

10/06/2026

🌍 The Regional Pollution Forum is taking place in 🇰🇪 Nairobi, , bringing together policymakers, experts, and partners to exchange experiences and advance action on pollution and health.​ Visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/dfwKksmC for more information.

🤝 The forum builds on lessons learned from the Environmental Pollution Programme in Africa, led by GAHP in close collaboration with other delivery and local partners.​

💬 It provides a platform to demonstrate how evidence-based data and research can inform policy and drive effective solutions, while enabling countries across the region to share experiences, learn from one another, adapt successful approaches to their own contexts, and explore opportunities for regional action.
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The Sub-Saharan Regional Pollution Forum is convened by GAHP in collaboration with regional partners and is funded by UK International Development from the UK government through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

14/05/2026

Viet Nam is one of the world’s leading exporters of coffee, tea, and pepper. But as production grows, so does reliance on chemical pesticides—raising concerns for both the environment and community health.

Through the Environmental Pollution Programme in Viet Nam, GAHP, in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance, is working with farmers in Dak Lak to adopt Integrated Pest Management (IPM). By providing training and practical, locally adapted solutions, the project supports more sustainable farming across key crops.

Four years in, the impact on the ground is clear. And the change goes well beyond pest control:

🎓 11,738 farmers equipped with IPM skills through hands-on field schools

♻️ Around 6,000 tonnes of compost produced—saving farmers an estimated 30 billion VND (~$1.1M)

📲 A free IPM app developed to support planning, track costs, and provide real-time weather insights

🌳 186,128 trees planted across farming landscapes

▶️ Watch the video to see how farmers are putting IPM into practice and the impact at community level.

https://youtu.be/wMTHKkJ-pKI

Learn more about the EPP VN here 🔗 https://www.gahp.org/programmes/epp-vietnam-2022

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The design and implementation of this project have been accomplished through a collaborative effort with the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution (GAHP) and funded by UK International Development from the UK government through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

EPP Vietnam: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Sustainable Farming in Vietnam

12/05/2026

Findings from the Environmental Pollution Programme (EPP) in Vietnam indicate that 17% of 306 adult tea farmers in Tuyen Quang province reported experiencing pesticide poisoning.

Funded by UK International Development through Defra, the EPP (2022–2026) has seen GAHP and the Rainforest Alliance support farmers across Dak Lak, Gia Lai, Son La, and Lam D**g in transitioning to Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Over four years, the programme has reached more than 11,000 farmers 👨‍🌾 across coffee ☕, tea 🍃, and pepper 🌶️ value chains.

The numbers tell a compelling story:

📉 Insecticide use has dropped by up to 82% on demo farms across the programme areas.

👩‍🌾32 women-led farmer clubs are now driving peer learning and knowledge-sharing at community level, with women making up nearly half of all programme participants.

And that's just part of it. 👇

Explore how this transformation is happening on the ground 👉 https://www.gahp.org/posts/epp-vietnam-rainforest-alliance-closing-workshop

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The design and implementation of this project have been accomplished through a collaborative effort with the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution (GAHP) and funded by UK International Development from the UK government through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

07/05/2026

Since 2022, the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution (GAHP), through the Environmental Pollution Programme in Viet Nam, has been working with the Viet Nam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE) to tackle open rice straw burning in the Mekong Delta—one of the region’s main sources of air pollution.

The initiative works with local experts and academic institutions to test practical alternatives:

🌾 Turning rice straw into fuel pellets

🍄‍🟫Producing compost. Using it as a substrate for mushroom cultivation.

These solutions are piloted directly with farming communities.

Early results are promising: emissions are reduced, farmers gain additional income, and agricultural waste is turned into valuable products.

▶️ Watch the video to see how local solutions are transforming rice straw management in the Mekong Delta

https://lnkd.in/g2iKWX8a

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The design and implementation of this project have been accomplished through a collaborative effort with the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution (GAHP) and funded by UK International Development from the UK government through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

05/05/2026

Every harvest season, rice straw burning blankets fields and cities across Viet Nam in smoke — affecting air quality, human health, and the climate 🌫️

On 4 March 2026, more than 120 scientists, policymakers, and international experts gathered in Ho Chi Minh City to mark the conclusion of a four-year research project tackling this very issue — bringing together over 150 experts across 25 institutions to share what was learned 🔬

Four years of work. Here are some concrete findings:
🌾 Field pilots tested across 50 hectares — with early signs of improved soil quality and reduced emissions
📊 Viet Nam's first scientific database linking open burning and pesticide use to air quality, health, and biodiversity impacts
☀️ Solar-powered air quality monitors deployed in real farming communities — tracking pollution before, during, and after burning seasons

And the work isn't stopping here. 👉 Read the full article to find out: https://www.gahp.org/posts/epp-vietnam-reducing-open-burning-vacne-closing-workshop

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The design and implementation of this project have been accomplished through a collaborative effort with the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution (GAHP) and funded by UK International Development from the UK government through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

01/05/2026

As Viet Nam urbanises and grows, cities are facing rising waste challenges. In Da Nang, around 2,000 tons of solid waste are generated daily. Through the Environmental Pollution Programme in Viet Nam (EPP-VN), GAHP, in partnership with Center for Education and Development (CED), is supporting more effective and sustainable waste management in the city.

The approach brings together local authorities, businesses, schools, and communities through:
🗺️ Mapping open waste burning sites and assessing current practices
📈Supporting enterprises to adopt circular business models
🎓Delivering STEAM-based education for schools
🗑️Engaging teachers, students, and Environmental Leaders in waste sorting and plastic reduction initiatives

▶️ Watch the video to explore how local efforts are shaping a more sustainable future for Da Nang: https://youtu.be/X2d3zmKy4BU

Learn more about the EPP VN here 🔗 https://www.gahp.org/programmes/epp-vietnam-2022

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The design and implementation of this project have been accomplished through a collaborative effort with the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution (GAHP) and funded by UK International Development from the UK government through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

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29/04/2026

On 6 March, government officials, businesses, and development partners gathered in Da Nang for the International Conference on Integrated and Sustainable Waste Management—the closing milestone of the Environmental Pollution Programme in Viet Nam 🇻🇳

Co-organised with the support of GAHP and UK International Development through Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the event brought together voices from policy, industry, and civil society to discuss circular economy solutions for one of Vietnam's most pressing challenges ♻️

But the real story is what happened before the conference. Over the course of the programme, waste sorting and awareness efforts quietly took root across Da Nang:
🏫 5 schools, 159 teachers, and 4,000+ students reached — and that's just the beginning
🤝 117 enterprises engaged, with 9 signing MOUs and 5 already putting circular economy models into action
🌿 From classrooms to boardrooms, Da Nang is stepping up for sustainable waste management.

Read the full story to see how this community is making it happen 👉 https://www.gahp.org/posts/epp-vietnam-circular-waste-management-solutions-ced-closing-workshop

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The design and implementation of this project have been accomplished through a collaborative effort with the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution (GAHP) and funded by UK International Development from the UK government through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)

15/04/2026

At the Regional Pollution Forum 2026, experts, governments, civil society, and international organizations came together not just to discuss challenges, but to explore solutions already making a difference.

Through interactive sessions, participants reflected on what’s working and what’s needed to keep progress moving forward.

Key takeaways:
• Connecting data and evidence to action
• Using digital tools and community approaches
• Balancing incentives with regulations
• Unlocking circular economy solutions
The ambition is to scale these solutions across the region through collaboration, coordination, and sustained investment.

👉 Swipe to explore highlights from each working group


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The design and implementation of this project have been accomplished through a collaborative effort with the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution (GAHP) and funded by UK International Development from the UK government through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)

04/04/2026

Wishing everyone a joyful and peaceful Easter 🌿

As the season of renewal and hope, Easter is a reminder of new beginnings and the positive changes we can create together. At GAHP, we remain committed to supporting healthier communities and environments around the world.

May this season bring you renewed energy, optimism, and inspiration.

Happy ! 🐣🐣

02/04/2026

GAHP sincerely thanks all participants and media partners for their engagement and coverage of the Regional Pollution Forum, held in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, from 1–3 March 2026.

The Forum has generated strong media attention in Viet Nam, helping bring greater visibility to regional dialogue on pollution and health, and reinforcing the importance of collaborative, evidence-based solutions.

In a short time, we were able to:
📰 Achieve strong pickup across the national Vietnamese press and English-language platforms.
🌐 Expand reach beyond local audiences through bilingual visibility.
⭐ Secure premium placements in outlets such as The Saigon Times.

Read the highlighted media coverage here 👉 https://mailchi.mp/gahp/regional-polution-forum-2026

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The design and implementation of this project have been accomplished through a collaborative effort with the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution (GAHP) and funded by UK International Development from the UK government through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).