Research & Policy Program
Assessing environmental conditions throughout Hanoi province
Program Mission
To build new networks and collaborative data collection solutions to gain a thorough understanding of Hanoi’s environmental challenges – and enable data-driven future action and intervention.
Program Goals
Connect
Establish networks of environmental volunteers in all 579 Hanoi wards & communes.
Enable
Sharing tools and information to enable local groups to gather, record, analyze, and report data in pollution hot spots.
Record
Create a geo-located database of trash dump sites and burning waste piles. This data will be connected to KHC’s geographic information system (GIS) and shared with collaborators.
Take Action
Support local governments and communities in planning effective solutions to any waste management or pollution challenges that are identified.
Key Program Deliverables
Environmental Database
We will build a database of environmental teams throughout Hanoi who can both capture local level data and take part in future actions and initiatives.
Data Capture Solution
We have already developed a new Smartphone App capable of collecting data on local pollution hotspots. We are now actively engaged in sharing it with third parties.
Awareness & Action
We will use the data gathered to to highlight existing conditions and support the creation of real-world, actionable solutions.