28th October - Source: Vietnamnet - At CO26, the nation will meet to strengthen actions against global warming under the 2015 Paris Agreement, amid extreme weather events worldwide. As the world has tried to get to grips with the climate crisis over the decades, Vietnam has been making its...
What is the Vietnamese Government doing for Climate Change Adaptation?
According to the United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat), Vietnam ranked sixth among countries globally hardest hit by climate change and extreme weather phenomena during 1999 – 2018, for almost 20 years. In 2020, unprecedented levels of loss and damage to human lives and infrastructu...
Vietnam makes progress on SDG 2030 ambitions
27th October - Source: Vietnam Investment Review - By Huong Oanh - Pursuing its dream of prosperity over the next decade, Vietnam may reach some of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals by revitalising global partnerships for sustainable development.Vietnam is expected to achie...
COP26 will chart the future of climate action - here's what to expect from Glasgow
26th October - Source: UNDP - From 31 October to 12 November, people from around the world will gather in Glasgow, Scotland for the annual UN Climate Change Conference, this year known as COP26. Hosted by the United Kingdom and the United Nations, COP26 is a time to discuss the progress and cha...
UNDP debuts climate change news portal for Vietnamese youth
24th October 2021 Vietnamplus Source The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam launched a news portal on climate change for young people at a discussion held virtually on October 22.Hanoi (VNA) - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam launched a n...
Climate-Smart Maps and Adaptation Plans (CS-MAP) launched
24th October Vietnamplus Source To help farmers manage climate-related risks such as flooding, drought and saline intrusion, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has launched the Climate-Smart Maps and Adaption Plans (CS-MAP). Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - To help farmers man...
Rice husks: From waste to new green energy
21th October 2021 Vietnam Investment Review Source Intensive efforts are underway with support from diverse stakeholders to promote the sustainable use of rice husks and other biomass resources for electricity and heat production throughout Vietnam. Rice husk is a coating on rice gra...
USAID-funded Mekong Delta Coastal Habitat Conservation project launched
21th October 2021 Vietnamplus Source A workshop took place both virtually and in-person in Hanoi on October 21 to launch the Mekong Delta Coastal Habitat Conservation project, which was announced during US Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to Vietnam in August.Hanoi (VNA) – A workshop took place ...
EU-funded “Smart Green ASEAN Cities” programme launched
21th October 2021 Vietnamplus Source The European Commission's Executive Vice-President for the Green Deal Frans Timmermans has recently announced the start of a new EU-funded "Smart Green ASEAN Cities" programme, following his meeting with ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi, at th...
Mekong Delta region faces water shortages, saline intrusion
18th October 2021 Vietnamplus Source The Mekong Delta region faces the risk of water shortages, drought and saline intrusion due to low water sources from the upper Mekong River and human exploitation of land and forests in the upstream, experts have warned.HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The Mekong Delta regi...
New climate change adaptation project launched
16th October 2021 Vietnam Investment Review Source The United Nation Development Programme (UNDP), the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), and the five provinces of Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan, and Binh Thuan have launched a Green Climate Fund to finance a $30 million ...
Report: Southeast Asia's turning point : How climate action can drive our economic future (8/2021)
Southeast Asia (SEA) nations faced off the massive stress from climate change effect and Deloitte's research team recently published 44 pages report " Southest Asia turning point" in late August. SEA including 11 countries is home & created job career for approximetly half a million people &...
Vietnam prepares for natural disasters amid COVID-19
30th August Vietnamet source Local people need to be equipped with essential skills to cope with natural disasters, especially those in the mountainous, remote and ethnic areas, as more storms and floods are expected during the rest of this year.In the context of natural disasters and com...
Can Tho to build embankment on Tra Noc River to prevent erosion
11th June 21 Viennamplus Source The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho plans to build an embankment to prevent erosion along the Tra Noc River at the Tra Noc Bridge – Xeo May Bridge section at an estimated cost of 531 billion VND (53.2 million USD). Can Tho (VNA) – The Mekong Delta city o...
Climate summit highlights urgency of sustainable action
10th June 21 Vietam Investment Review source Vietnam has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing emissions and increasing support for green energy towards climate recovery and, to restoring its economy in a resilient and sustainable manner. At the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 ...