Located more than 56 nautical miles from the mainland, Phu Quy Special Economic Zone retains its pristine beauty with its blue sea and peaceful island life. For the locals, the environment is not only a valuable asset but also the foundation for sustainable tourism development. Therefore, preserving the greenery of this place is becoming a shared responsibility of the government, businesses, residents, and visitors.

With a natural area of approximately 18 km2 and a population of over 32,000, Phu Quy Island is blessed with a rich marine ecosystem, many beautiful scenic spots, and unique cultural values of its island communities. This forms the foundation for the locality to orient its development towards green tourism, linking economic growth with the conservation of natural resources. In recent years, along with investing in tourism infrastructure development, the Phu Quy Special Economic Zone has identified environmental protection as a prerequisite for sustainable development. Many activities such as beach cleaning, garbage collection, and campaigns to reduce plastic waste are regularly organized, gradually fostering environmental awareness among the community and tourists.

One of the highlights is the campaign "No plastic waste on the island". According to the Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial Tourism Association, to date, 12 businesses in the accommodation, food and beverage, speedboat, and tourism sectors have signed a commitment to minimize the use of single-use plastic products, replacing them with environmentally friendly materials such as paper cups, glass bottles, paper bags, cloth bags, and reusable products. These small changes are contributing to the formation of a green tourism ecosystem, aiming for sustainable development in the special economic zone.

In response to the program, Superdong Phu Quy High-Speed Ferry Company is committed to reducing the use of single-use plastics, increasing reuse and recycling, and encouraging passengers to join hands in protecting the environment right from their journey to the island. Tourists are also actively participating with Phu Quy in preserving the landscape. Ms Dao (a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City ) said that the pristine beauty of the island is the reason she chose this destination. Not bringing plastic waste to the island is not only complying with regulations but also contributing to protecting the beauty of Phu Quy for future generations of tourists.

According to the Chairman of the People's Committee of Phu Quy Special Economic Zone, each plastic bag or bottle left behind in the special economic zone can last for decades. But if everyone picks up a piece of trash, plants a tree, or reminds each other to maintain environmental hygiene, Phu Quy will become greener every day. That is also a meaningful gift for future generations. From the beginning of April 2026 until now, the "Effective People's Mobilization" model campaign team of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Phu Quy Special Economic Zone has visited each household to propagate and mobilize the "No Plastic Waste" movement. Many households have committed to reducing the use of plastic bags, sorting waste, and maintaining the landscape of their residential areas, contributing to building the image of a clean, beautiful, and friendly island.

Building a green island brand.
Environmental protection efforts are laying the foundation for Phu Quy to build a green tourism brand. By 2026, the locality aims to welcome approximately 173,000 visitors, requiring tourism development to go hand in hand with environmental protection and sustainable resource use. Local authorities are coordinating with businesses to improve service quality, ensure visitor safety, and enhance hygiene and maintain the landscape at tourist attractions according to the criteria of "green, clean, and beautiful". The Resolution of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Congress for the 2025-2030 term identifies marine economic development as one of the strategic directions, with Phu Quy being a key focus.

Amidst the vast ocean, the verdant landscape of Phu Quy Island not only creates a unique beauty but also serves as a foundation for sustainable development. Preserving this greenery today is also about building the tourism brand of tomorrow, aiming for the image of a friendly, pristine, and memorable destination.

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