Central bank at the helm of shaping sustainable ambition
December 04, 2023 | 09:16
With the requirement that socioeconomic development must go hand-in-hand with environmental protection and sustainable development, Vietnam is actively participating in international commitments on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimising the impact of climate change.
Vietnam concocts plan for cooling
November 16, 2023 | 14:52
The Vietnamese government is to develop a national plan to address challenges caused by the cooling sector, which is a major source of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Paris deal climate initiative that could escalate greenwashing
October 30, 2023 | 15:28
Can a country well versed in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions "sell" its efforts to a bad actor? Critics fear Article Six of the Paris Agreement will mean an increase in greenwashing.
Energy sector plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 17-26 per cent by 2030
August 17, 2023 | 10:15
Vietnam's energy sector plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 17-26 per cent by 2030 and around 90 per cent by 2050 compared to the normal development scenario.
Vietnam’s climate change strategy must be sped up
August 02, 2023 | 10:09
The Vietnamese government is urging ministries to expedite the formulation of actions to materialise the national climate change strategy enacted last year, with a highlight on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Mindset, awareness changes needed to obtain true green growth: minister
April 20, 2023 | 12:55
True green growth must be a process of changing the mindset and awareness in production, consumption, and the way of life, as well as the policymaking mindset, according to Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.
Green finance and technology solutions for net-zero emissions
December 19, 2022 | 10:00
As climate change has become a serious international issue, many countries have taken action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. In Vietnam, the government has made a tremendous effort to combat climate change by ratifying the Paris Climate Agreement in 2016, pursuing the National Green Growth Strategy for 2021-2030, and implementing the Law on Environmental Protection which came into effect at the beginning of 2022.
Impact assessment of EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism begins
December 06, 2022 | 17:53
A project on the impact assessment of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and recommendations on carbon tax policies for Vietnam officially kicked off this month.
Backing up Vietnam’s COP26 goals
September 08, 2022 | 10:11
Vietnam’s strong commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the next few decades is receiving major support from the international community.
Implications for Vietnam in the bold transition to net-zero
May 26, 2022 | 11:44
More than 130 countries, including Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand, have made (or are considering) net-zero pledges.
Seagate deepens sustainable datasphere commitments
April 25, 2022 | 07:38
On April 22, Seagate Technology Holdings, a company for mass-data storage infrastructure solutions, pledged to power its global footprint with fully renewable energy by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.
Management accountants crucial to reduce businesses' carbon footprints
March 06, 2022 | 10:00
Management accountants are crucial to supporting and implementing these goals, and their expertise will contribute to decision-making and drive performance towards key milestones, according to IMA.
Global climate efforts now underway
February 25, 2022 | 11:07
With its strong commitment to bring greenhouse gas emissions to a net-zero level over the next three decades, Vietnam has begun to receive assistance from the international community in order to materialise this strategy, which can offer bigger opportunities for environmentally-friendly energy.
Strategy alignment key for COP goals
February 17, 2022 | 10:15
With its efforts to combat climate change, Vietnam has made new promises in this area, while keeping its economy continuing to grow. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative in Vietnam of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), talked with VIR’s Thanh Thu about how the economy is performing and the way it can move forward with implementation of its strong commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Vietnam to pilot operating carbon trade exchange from 2025
January 11, 2022 | 09:54
Vietnam plans to set up and pilot the operation of a carbon trade exchange from 2025, according to a new Government decree on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and Ozone layer protection.
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