[{"bbox": [96, 152, 1134, 207], "category": "Text", "text": "the EU market and the priority value chains of the EU Circular Economy Action Plan would contribute to the green transition process of both sides."}, {"bbox": [96, 218, 1114, 270], "category": "Text", "text": "The action aligns with priorities of both sides and will strengthen the bilateral partnership, including in the area of trade and investment."}, {"bbox": [96, 283, 1080, 338], "category": "Text", "text": "The overall objective of the action is to contribute to the development of a climate neutral, responsible and circular economy in Viet Nam. It aims to achieve the following specific objectives:"}, {"bbox": [135, 351, 1134, 405], "category": "List-item", "text": "* Specific objective 1: To improve the regulatory framework and business environment for the uptake of gender-sensitive, responsible and circular economy practices."}, {"bbox": [135, 406, 860, 434], "category": "List-item", "text": "* Specific objective 2: To improve the circularity in agriculture value chains."}, {"bbox": [96, 459, 1134, 594], "category": "Text", "text": "The action was designed and will be implemented in synergy with two other actions under the 2024-2025 Multiannual Action Plan in favour of Viet Nam supporting circular economy in Viet Nam, namely action 62815 – EU – Viet Nam Promoting Circular Economy in the Industrial sector and action 62485 - Promoting Inclusive Circular Economy in Viet Nam. The three actions, covering a diverse group of stakeholders, will provide a comprehensive package of support to develop an eco-system for transition to a circular economy in Viet Nam."}, {"bbox": [96, 605, 1134, 898], "category": "Text", "text": "The action will bring in relevant European and international experiences to share with Viet Nam, provide hands-on advice on policies and support the implementation of responsible, circular economy (RCE) initiatives in the agriculture sector. To do so, the action will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including duty bearers (such as public authorities at the central and provincial levels, agri-enterprises) and economic and non-state actors in the agriculture sector. EU and EU Member States, as well as relevant European Development Finance Institutions, will be engaged in a Team Europe approach to the maximum extent to share the EU's experiences on relevant regulatory framework, good practices and models, as part of the Global Gateway framework. The action will also work with the European business community, and European development banks and financiers to promote sustainable and inclusive production, trade and investment, and mobilize finance for bankable RCE projects identified during the implementation phase. Digitalisation will be mainstreamed to support the management and implementation of RCE initiatives."}, {"bbox": [96, 909, 1132, 961], "category": "Text", "text": "The Action will contribute to the following priorities of the Multiannual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2021-2027 in favour of Vietnam:"}, {"bbox": [135, 976, 730, 1003], "category": "List-item", "text": "* Priority Area 1: Climate-responsive digital circular economy"}, {"bbox": [135, 1005, 987, 1032], "category": "List-item", "text": "* Priority area 2: Responsible entrepreneurship and enhanced skills for decent employment"}, {"bbox": [96, 1043, 1134, 1270], "category": "Text", "text": "It will also contribute to the implementation of the Global Gateway Strategy, the Green Deal and the underlying Circular Economy Action Plan, the EU-ASEAN Global Gateway Investment Package, the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) in Viet Nam on 'Climate-resilient, low-carbon circular economy'² and the TEI on 'Responsible entrepreneurship and enhanced skills for decent employment'³ and is aligned also with the ASEAN regional 'Green TEI'⁴. It complements other actions under the MIP and will be implemented in synergy with support provided through a Team Europe approach and other trusted development partners to Viet Nam. It will support the national commitments on climate change mitigation and adaptation set in the updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)."}, {"bbox": [96, 1284, 1134, 1392], "category": "Text", "text": "The action will contribute to EU's Action Plan on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in External Relations 2020-2025 (GAP III)⁵, especially to its Thematic Area of Engagement \"Promoting economic and social rights and empowering girls and women\" and \"Addressing the challenges and harnessing the opportunities offered by the green transition and the digital transformation\"."}, {"bbox": [96, 1403, 1134, 1457], "category": "Text", "text": "The Action will contribute significantly to SDG 12 - Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, while also supporting progress toward SDG 5, SGD 6, SDG 7, SDG 8, SDG 9, SDG10, SDG 13 and SDG16. It"}, {"bbox": [85, 1483, 1144, 1531], "category": "Footnote", "text": "² Participants in TEI 1: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, European Commission, and EIB."}, {"bbox": [85, 1532, 1144, 1579], "category": "Footnote", "text": "³ Participants in TEI 2: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, and European Commission."}, {"bbox": [85, 1580, 1117, 1606], "category": "Footnote", "text": "⁴ Participants in Green TEI: Austria, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Italy, Romania, European Commission, and EIB."}, {"bbox": [85, 1606, 1144, 1676], "category": "Footnote", "text": "⁵ The Gender Action Plan III is a Joint communication by the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy which was welcomed through EU Presidency Conclusions of 16 December 2020 endorsed by 24 Member States"}, {"bbox": [1034, 1678, 1144, 1704], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 4 of 26"}]