This report provides an overview of a training programme delivered to industrial park developers and provincial government authorities in Viet Nam, focusing on the application of the Guideline for establishing new eco-industrial parks (EIPs). The training aimed to enhance participants’ overall understanding of the EIP approach and its relevance in supporting more sustainable and competitive industrial park development.

The programme was designed to support stakeholders in translating EIP principles into practice and to encourage a shared understanding of the benefits of eco-industrial parks. Participants responded positively to the training, highlighting its clarity, practical orientation, and opportunities for interaction and experience sharing.

Overall, the training reinforced the view of eco-industrial parks as a business-oriented approach that promotes resource efficiency, cost savings, and resilience, while contributing to broader economic, environmental, and social objectives. The report documents key observations from the training and provides a basis for further capacity-building activities under the GEIPP and related initiatives.

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Interactive training on “Guideline for establishing new eco-industrial parks in Viet Nam”