green agricultural finance can be promoted further

Green agricultural finance can be promoted further

Agriculture is among the sectors most affected by climate change, making access to green finance crucial for its sustainable transformation. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Tho, vice president of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Agriculture and Environment, talked to VIR’s Hoang Oanh about the role of green finance for Vietnam.
aus4innovation provides financial assistance for agriculture sector

Aus4Innovation provides financial assistance for agriculture sector

Aus4Innovation has pledged to continue to provide financial assistance for innovations that tackle climate change across Vietnam’s agriculture sector.
further urgent action required for net zero success

Further urgent action required for net-zero success

At the Vietnam Energy Forum on March 31, the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment warned that Vietnam is at risk of failing to meet its net-zero commitment by 2050. Assessing the situation, we observe that although Vietnam has demonstrated strong determination in pursuing its net-zero emissions goal, the reality suggests a significant risk of not achieving this target.
ai enhanced crop breeding could boost yields say experts

AI-enhanced crop breeding could boost yields, say experts

Innovation in crop breeding technology is crucial in enhancing agricultural productivity, ensuring food security, and developing high-quality crop varieties resilient to climate change conditions.
200 enterprises set to participate in pilot carbon market

200 enterprises set to participate in pilot carbon market

Approximately 200 enterprises in the steel, cement, and thermal power industries will participate in the pilot carbon market, which is expected to be implemented for three years from this June.
attaining climate justice with climate finance goals

Attaining climate justice with climate finance goals

The significant global changes are leading to three planetary crises – climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental pollution. Therefore, climate finance, when invested sufficiently and appropriately, is the pathway to climate justice.
trade and climate change links require strengthening

Trade and climate change links require strengthening

While Vietnam is struggling with many challenges due to climate change, trade policy needs strong adjustments to encourage adaption, especially in directly affected areas such as agriculture and industry.
looking to the uk for clean air legislation fit for vietnam

Looking to the UK for clean air legislation fit for Vietnam

Climate change and environmental pollution represent the greatest market failures of our time. The inability of free markets to account for environmental costs – especially air pollution – has led to widespread health consequences, ecological degradation, and economic inefficiencies.
green growth paves sustainable path for pharmaceutical industry

Green growth paves sustainable path for pharmaceutical industry

Green growth is becoming essential for pharmaceutical companies in the face of increasingly severe climate change by ensuring sustainable business growth and minimising environmental impacts.
launching the art for climate festival halong 2025

Launching the Art For Climate Festival Halong 2025

The Art For Climate Festival is a unique cultural and tourism event, organized for the first time in the city of Halong, Quang Ninh province, aiming to raise awareness of environmental protection and the impacts of climate change.
bayer accompanies smallholder farmers to fight climate change

Bayer accompanies smallholder farmers to fight climate change

Vietnam's agricultural sector is experiencing significant growth, with exports reportedly yielding $62.4 billion in 2024, despite the challenges of climate change and pressures to meet international export standards.
new global survey seeks insights on climate and health

New Global Survey Seeks Insights on Climate and Health

Grand Challenges Canada, in partnership with the Science for Africa Foundation, the Global Grand Challenges Network, and The Geneva Learning Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking global survey to understand the health impacts of climate change.
unilever vietnam honoured with 2024 human act prize

Unilever Vietnam honoured with 2024 Human Act Prize

The world is facing unprecedented challenges due to the global 'hot topic' of climate change. As key drivers of the economy, businesses like Unilever Vietnam are refusing to remain on the sidelines.
sabeco exudes pride in the homeland

SABECO exudes pride in the homeland

In the context of climate change increasingly negatively affecting the planet, environmental issues are becoming more urgent, and that is why groups like Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation have applied many green initiatives in their activities.
budding potential in green finance and ai

Budding potential in green finance and AI

To cope with climate change and the decline of natural resources, green finance has emerged as an effective method to combine finance and environmental protection, promoting sustainable development.