@article{fdi:010093877, title = {{R}iverine microplastic pollution in {V}ietnam : a review of current scientific knowledge and legal policies}, author = {{S}trady, {E}milie and {K}ieu-le, {T}.{C}. and {T}ruong, {T}.{N}.{S}. and {L}e, {T}.{M}.{T}. and {N}guyen, {P}.{D}. and {P}ham, {N}.{B}. and {I}namura, {Y}.}, editor = {}, language = {{ENG}}, abstract = {{P}lastic litter and microplastic pollution in the aquatic environment have becomea major concern since scientists, politicians, and citizens began to learn aboutthe impacts in recent years. {T}his in-depth desk review of scientific papers and {V}ietnamese policies aims to state the current knowledge, legal framework, and action plan relative to microplastic assessment, release, and control in {V}ietnameseaquatic environments, especially rivers. {R}egarding scientific literature, this paper focuses on (i) the occurrence of microplastics in riverine surface water and sediments, (ii) the fate and transfer of microplastics in {V}ietnam's canals-riverine- estuarine systems, (iii) their accumulation in biota, and (iv) effects to receiving river basins and human health through ingestion of seafood and salts. {T}his paper also points out and describes the main and current {V}ietnamese policies on plastic litter, including microplastic, and the control of their release into the aquatic environment. {B}ased on the needs identified from the scientific literature review and the action plan to be implemented in the near future, recommendations are given for both scientists and decision-makers to tackle microplastic pollution and provide a sustainable approach.}, keywords = {{VIET} {NAM} ; {SAIGON} {RIVIERE}}, booktitle = {}, journal = {{A}pplied {E}nvironmental {R}esearch}, volume = {45}, numero = {3}, pages = {en ligne [14 ]}, ISSN = {2287-0741}, year = {2023}, DOI = {10.35762/aer.2023014}, URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010093877}, }