UNDP concludes pilot carbon credit projects in transportation sector
December 04, 2024 | 11:53
The UNDP held a workshop on December 3 to conclude an initiative themed "Development of pilot carbon credit projects in the transportation sector".
How Vietnam can stay competitive in a changing global trade environment
October 30, 2024 | 11:27
As Vietnam prepares for the Vietnam Economic Pulse forum, co-hosted by the United Nations Development Programme and the Ministry of Planning and Investment's Central Institute for Economic Management, the focus is on adapting business strategies and policies to maintain growth and competitiveness. In this pivotal moment, UNDP resident representative Ramla Khalidi provides insights into Vietnam's economic landscape and future prospects.
The SAFE Initiative aims to restore Vietnam's forests
October 04, 2024 | 18:48
The SAFE Initiative organised a Demo Day workshop on October 1 to highlight the plight of Vietnam's forests.
Vietnam urged to accelerate fight against plastic waste
September 27, 2024 | 10:00
Vietnam is being cautioned about the increasing levels of plastic waste entering its water environments, undermining both environmental quality and the country’s sustainable development efforts.
Can Tho fighting river pollution
September 18, 2024 | 17:46
A major campaign in Can Tho city to collect harmful plastic waste from the river has been launched.
The 2024 Youth Co:Lab Summit allows young people to shine
July 12, 2024 | 18:03
The 2024 Youth Co:Lab Summit, jointly organised by Citi Foundation and the UNDP, took place in the Philippines from June 26-28.
First pilot electric vehicle carbon credit project in Vietnam
June 29, 2024 | 15:10
Selex Motors has partnered with PoA Carbon to implement a pilot project to develop carbon credits for electric vehicles.
ESG adoption and implementation for prosperity
May 27, 2024 | 16:00
The past few years have witnessed an exponential rise in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) awareness and adoption worldwide. While officially coined in 2004 in a UN report, ESG has transcended from a niche concept to a mainstream consideration for investors, businesses, consumers, and regulators alike.
Core principles of growth still apply
April 30, 2024 | 11:21
Five decades of development progress and lessons for the future Vietnam has achieved much progress in economic growth over the past decades. Jonathan Pincus, senior international economist at the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, analyses how the economy has grown and offers lessons for the future.
The keys to a just energy and coal-fired transition
April 17, 2024 | 10:41
The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) is a centrepiece of Vietnam’s commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Elements of a green hydrogen future
March 18, 2024 | 11:58
Vietnam’s economy and sustained growth rate, has attracted attention, achieving a swift economic expansion.
UNDP Administrator congratulates Vietnam on human development achievements
March 15, 2024 | 10:33
Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Achim Steiner has congratulated Vietnam on many important achievements in human development it has obtained over the recent past.
Energy efficiency: a critical priority for Vietnam
January 12, 2024 | 13:00
The importance of energy efficiency is not to be understated. The International Energy Agency estimates that energy efficiency improvements could contribute as much as 47 per cent of reductions in energy-related CO2 emissions achievable by 2030.
Leveraging plural values of mangroves to mitigate climate change
November 22, 2023 | 11:41
MARD and the UNDP hosted a workshop on November 21 on leveraging the plural values of mangroves to meet climate change mitigation and adaptation goals.
Green budgeting an investment for the future
November 21, 2023 | 12:04
At the second panel of the Sustainable Development 2023 forum on November 16, experts shared comprehensive action plans for advancing sustainable practices.
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