eu getting involved with net zero push

EU getting involved with net-zero push

The European Union has committed to continue extending more assistance to Vietnam so that the country can develop its renewable energy and achieve its net-zero emissions as committed.
dksh tapping into healthtech with psphere for sustainable care

DKSH tapping into healthtech with PSPhere for sustainable care

With Vietnam strongly moving to achieve its net-zero emissions by 2050, innovation and digitalisation is a solution for the healthcare industry in this regard. Phillip Wray, head of Country Management, DKSH Vietnam, discussed with Bich Thuy the drivers of a sustainable healthcare industry and how the group can contribute to this effort.
eu vietnam sustainability cooperation on forum agenda

EU-Vietnam sustainability cooperation on forum agenda

The Green Economy Forum and Exhibition is expected to look at sustainable solutions in Vietnam to support the country in its net-zero emission path.
intensifying climate change a threat to global human rights

Intensifying climate change a threat to global human rights

Vietnam is among the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change. It is therefore especially encouraging that Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh committed to net-zero emissions last year.
vietnam approves programme for green energy transition

Vietnam approves programme for green energy transition

On July 22, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh signed Decision No.876/QD-TTg approving an action programme on the green energy transition and the reduction of carbon and methane emissions in the transport sector. The move aims to develop a green transport system in the push for net-zero emission by 2050.
rallying cry for vietnams steadfast net zero strategy

Rallying cry for Vietnam’s steadfast net-zero strategy

Vietnam may have to mobilise a colossal amount of funding to fulfil its international commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with a hallmark new strategy on climate change response soon to be enacted.
can vietnam achieve its goals on net zero emissions

Can Vietnam achieve its goals on net-zero emissions?

Vietnam’s economic achievements have been impressive over recent decades but greenhouse gas emissions have risen alongside them. Patrick Lenain, former assistant director at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, looks at the carbon market for this country moving forward as it tries to meet major emission-reducing targets.
conference on national action plan for a circular economy net zero emissions kicks off

Conference on national action plan for a circular economy net-zero emissions kicks off

On June 28 the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment organised the kick-off conference on the national action plan for a circular economy with the participation of government leaders, development partners, ambassadors, representatives of enterprises, non-governmental organisations, universities, research institutes, and leading experts.
vietnams ministries and private sector sit down on circular economy talk

Vietnam’s ministries and private sector sit down on circular economy talk

Without a transition, global consumption levels will require the resources of three planets by 2050, stated the European Commission. Recognising the urgent need to transcend linear economic models and shift to a climate-neutral circular economy, the Vietnam Circular Economy Forum 2022 will be hosted on June 28 to convene relevant stakeholders for a debate on establishing circular business models to attain the country's 2050 objective of net-zero emissions.
nuclear option weighed up for energy ambitions

Nuclear option weighed up for energy ambitions

Vietnam’s growing demand for energy in service of rapid socioeconomic development and materialising its ambitious dream of achieving net-zero emissions have once again triggered a need to develop nuclear power, which would require thorough analysis.
doing our part to frame the planets harmonious future

Doing our part to frame the planet’s harmonious future

Vietnam is making efforts to realise its strong commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, writes about how the country can formulate a development pathway that benefits both the economy and the environment in line with the World Environment Day on June 5.
nuclear return could charge climate goals

Nuclear return could charge climate goals

Nuclear energy is being suggested as one of the top solutions to help the country effectively achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
wholesale reform on climate agenda

Wholesale reform on climate agenda

Following its strong international commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Vietnam is about to promulgate a hallmark new strategy on climate change response, meaning great pressure to develop many industrial sectors.
vietnams dedicated path to net zero emissions

Vietnam’s dedicated path to net-zero emissions

Vietnam could make great strides in absorbing and leveraging new technologies as it transitions to a green economy, but it also faces major challenges related to financial, technical, and policy procedures. Rui Ludovino, first counsellor of Climate Action, Environment, Employment, and Social Policies at the Delegation of the EU to Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Van Nguyen about the country’s journey to a greener economy and cooperation with the EU.
uks holistic energy approach to support vietnams ambition

UK’s holistic energy approach to support Vietnam’s ambition

Vietnam is implementing its strong commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward writes about how this significant move will help Vietnam reach sustainable development, with the United Kingdom extending its support to the Southeast Asian nation to realise its dream.