Action to drive carbon reduction goal

Action to drive carbon reduction goal

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

Nascent green finance market in need of robust support

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

First bio-materials from coffee grounds help to achieve national net-zero target

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

Resource mobilisation at top of agenda for net-zero dream

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

Global partners team up for net-zero dream

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

How Vietnam can utilise wide-ranging climate finance

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

Action plans for high-income and low-carbon future

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

Ways to fund Vietnam’s COP26 commitments

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

Private sector expected to support the green growth model in Vietnam

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.