UNDP in Vietnam

The priority steps required for successful JETP mobilisation

November 07, 2023 | 11:47

I commend the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and other key ministries for the second consultation on the draft resource mobilisation plan (RMP) of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). Over the past two months, the draft has improved significantly, benefitting from about 500 comments from concerned partners.

Greener principles will light a path for climate victory

September 04, 2023 | 15:47

We are facing a triple planetary crisis with three interconnected challenges: climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

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.

Catalysing change for all of society

January 25, 2023 | 13:32

Vietnam is pursuing green development. Ramla Khalidi, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the country can achieve the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

The proactive pursuit of sustainability

December 06, 2022 | 11:40

The Vietnamese business community is pursuing sustainable development. Patrick Haverman, deputy resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Tung about how this will help it improve competitiveness and expand performance.

Enhanced cooperation for ocean sustainability and climate change

November 24, 2022 | 21:00

The United Nations Development Programme and the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi inked an agreement on November 23 on ocean sustainability and climate change.

Sustaining economic recovery and prospects for growth in 2023

November 22, 2022 | 20:09

Flexible policies and a successful COVID-19 vaccination campaign have resulted in impressive progress in Vietnam’s economic prospects this year.

New UNDP Resident Representative pledges support to Vietnam’s development

October 07, 2022 | 14:39

Ramla Al Khalidi, newly-appointed UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam, has pledged to further support Vietnam’s development, covering climate change response and the settlement of bomb and mine consequences.

The keys to financing a just energy future

August 01, 2022 | 15:30

Vietnam has made an international commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050. Kanni Wignaraja, assistant secretary-general at the UN and regional director for Asia-Pacific at the United Nations Development Programme, writes about how the country can transition to a just energy future, with finance and governance accelerators.

UNDP regional director’s visit to Thanh Hoa province

July 31, 2022 | 15:08

On the last leg of her Vietnam’s visit, UN assistant secretary-general and United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP ) regional director for Asia and the Pacific Kanni Wignaraja joined leaders and people in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa to plant mangroves as one of the most effective nature-based solutions to enhance coastal community resilience to climate change and their livelihood.

UNDP roundtable to tackle energy transition financing

July 29, 2022 | 10:06

A roundtable with VIR and the UNDP is to discuss strategies for financing a just energy transition.

UNDP regional director arrives in Vietnam

July 28, 2022 | 10:00

UN assistant secretary general and UNDP regional director for Asia-Pacific Kanni Wignaraja arrived in Vietnam on the night of July 27 for an official visit.

Towards a green and resilient future for Vietnam

February 05, 2022 | 09:29

More people worldwide are beginning to understand the climate catastrophe on our doorsteps, and governments and businesses are attempting to set goals to help avert it. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, looks at the need for a robust system of climate governance in order to meet the targets.

Cooperation at heart of major efforts to protect ecosystem

June 11, 2021 | 09:00

On the occasion of the World Environment Day this year themed “Reimagine. Recreate. Restore.”, Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Dat about Vietnam’s efforts to protect the environment in pursuit of sustainable development.