Vietnam underlines net-zero desire
December 25, 2024 | 14:00
While Vietnam is boosting solutions to soon develop a low-carbon economy, it is facing great challenges in securing sufficient financial resources while businesses are in critical need for support.
Urban mobility to support the nation’s net-zero drive
October 18, 2024 | 16:05
Vietnam’s economic growth over the past few decades has been nothing short of remarkable. In addition, the poverty rate in the country dramatically decreased from over 70 per cent in the 1980s to around 5 per cent by 2020. This significant reduction has lifted millions of people out of poverty and improved living standards across the country.
Action to drive carbon reduction goal
August 18, 2023 | 15:00
Cooperation between businesses and social organisations can make a positive contribution to reducing carbon footprints and protecting the environment.
Nascent green finance market in need of robust support
July 18, 2023 | 18:00
Vietnam is making it a priority to establish a domestic carbon market in the next five years in order to reach net-zero carbon emissions.
First bio-materials from coffee grounds help to achieve national net-zero target
June 09, 2023 | 09:55
By harnessing opportunities in terms of bio-materials, Vietnam could potentially accelerate its decarbonisation to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Resource mobilisation at top of agenda for net-zero dream
February 15, 2023 | 11:42
With its huge need for funding to fulfil its international commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, which has been backed by an international initiative, Vietnam is set to formulate new policies this year to mobilise more resources.
Global partners team up for net-zero dream
December 21, 2022 | 15:35
Vietnam’s call for international assistance for realising its ambitious climate and energy goals has received a major response with major funding, which will contribute to helping the country achieve its net-zero emissions dream by mid-century.
How Vietnam can utilise wide-ranging climate finance
December 21, 2022 | 15:30
The government’s landmark announcement in 2021 that Vietnam will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and phase out coal power by the 2040s was both bold and visionary. It marks a significant milestone in the country’s development trajectory.
Action plans for high-income and low-carbon future
October 28, 2022 | 09:32
About $184 billion at current value – that’s the estimate of the potential investment opportunities for the private sector over the next couple of decades to help Vietnam on a climate-resilient and net-zero development pathway.
Ways to fund Vietnam’s COP26 commitments
October 18, 2022 | 14:35
At the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), Vietnam pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and to phase out coal-fueled power generation by 2040.
Private sector expected to support the green growth model in Vietnam
September 08, 2022 | 10:33
Last year Vietnam made a remarkable commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Patrick Lenain, senior associate of the Swiss-based Council on Economic Policies, shares some recommendations to encourage the private sector’s role in this ambitious target.
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