Inter-sectoral cooperation on Montreal protocol

Inter-sectoral cooperation on Montreal protocol

On September 29, the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment held a signing ceremony for cooperation agreements for the "Sustainable Management of Substances Controlled by the Montreal Protocol"
Vietnam and WB strengthen cooperation

Vietnam and WB strengthen cooperation

Water security is expected to become a long-term cooperation framework between Vietnam and the World Bank (WB), contributing to the realisation of sustainable development goals and enhancing resilience to climate change.
EU and AFD help North-central Vietnam strengthen resilience to climate threats

EU and AFD help North-central Vietnam strengthen resilience to climate threats

On May 15, the "Climate Resilient Urban Infrastructure in North-central Vietnam" (CRUIV) project officially concluded its Technical Assistance phase, marking a profound shift from planning to lasting community empowerment.
JICA and Vietnam sign ODA loan agreements for climate-resilient infrastructure development

JICA and Vietnam sign ODA loan agreements for climate-resilient infrastructure development

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on May 7 announced that JICA signed a loan agreement with Vietnam to provide Japanese ODA loan for the two projects developing small-scale infrastructure in northern and mountainous regions.
Ministry of Construction drafts criteria to assess urban climate resilience

Ministry of Construction drafts criteria to assess urban climate resilience

New criteria for assessing urban climate resilience are being drafted by the Ministry of Construction.
Insurance protection for climate-resilient progress

Insurance protection for climate-resilient progress

The World Bank has estimated that about $300 billion of the country’s commercial and industrial assets are vulnerable to climate-related disasters. Patrick Lenain, senior associate at the Council on Economic Policies, looks at the gaps in insurance protection and how solutions for such gaps can be crafted.
Australia contributing to Vietnam’s climate change responses

Australia contributing to Vietnam’s climate change responses

Australian Ambassador to Vietnam GILLIAN BIRD talked to DUC HANH about the efforts of the Australian government in supporting Vietnam to implement sustainable development in key industries.
Swedfund invests in MSME growth and climate action in Vietnam

Swedfund invests in MSME growth and climate action in Vietnam

Swedfund announced on December 18 an investment in Vietnamese EVF General Finance JSC (EVF) through a loan of up to $20 million.
Policy to practice: how Vietnam can lead the region

Policy to practice: how Vietnam can lead the region

Frank Pogade, vice chairman of the Green Growth Sector Committee under the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Minh Anh about what it will take to finance solutions, particularly in water management, and why institutional reform is es
Sustainability gains ground with collabs

Sustainability gains ground with collabs

As the world enters a decisive phase in the fight against climate change, Vietnam continues to demonstrate strong commitment to green transformation through a series of key international collaborations.
Living with water: from policy to practice of the 'sponge cities' concept

Living with water: from policy to practice of the 'sponge cities' concept

As Vietnam accelerates its urban development, the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly impossible to ignore.
Experts propose strategies to improve Mekong Delta water management

Experts propose strategies to improve Mekong Delta water management

The Agribusiness & Environment Working Group has outlined solutions to enhance water resource management in the Mekong Delta.
DKSH’s blueprint for sustainable supply chain resilience amid climate change

DKSH’s blueprint for sustainable supply chain resilience amid climate change

As climate change continues to disrupt global markets, the resilience of supply chains has become a critical determinant of business continuity.
Young student to represent Vietnam at COP30

Young student to represent Vietnam at COP30

A young Vietnamese student will attend COP30 in Brazil, supported by 51Talk, to advocate for climate action on the global stage.
Accelerating action and transformation for agroecology in Mekong Delta

Accelerating action and transformation for agroecology in Mekong Delta

Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has hosted a workshop on agroecology and food system transformation.
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