The Vietnam-France conference on climate change has sent a meaningful message to young people on environmental protection. Chief executive of AFD Rémy Rioux speaking at the conference On November 3 in Hanoi, the French Development Agency (AFD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union organised a conference themed “Youth and climate change: Challenges today and solutions for future,” on the occasion of the official visit of French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe to Vietnam between November 2 and 4, one month before the 24th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). “We have no plan B and Earth B, so we must act to prevent climate change,” confirmed French Minister of Public Action and Accounts Gérald Darmanin. That is why France always promotes and holds numerous events on climate change, such as COP … [Read more...] about We only have one Earth and need to act before the climate changes
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Hanoi strengthens cooperation in response to climate change
The Hanoitimes - Hanoi and other cities in regional countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines are negatively affected by climate change. The Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment on August 16 held a technical workshop to mobilize local stakeholders to take actions on climate in the city under the framework of "Ambitious city promises" project. Deputy Director of Hanoi Natural Resources and Environment Department Le Tuan Dinh addressed the workshop Deputy Director of Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment Le Tuan Dinh said that in the process of urbanization and administrative boundary expansion, Hanoi has become one of the 17 largest capitals in the world by area. The city is negatively impacted by climate change, evidenced by a higher frequency of extreme weather such as scorching heat, prolonged cold spells, and flooding. Asynchronous planning, poor integration of solutions to mitigate natural disasters and adapt to climate … [Read more...] about Hanoi strengthens cooperation in response to climate change
ASEM calls for joint efforts to respond to climate change
A residential area along a river in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – Policy-makers, socio-political organisations, enterprises and capital funds should play a greater role and involve broadly in the fight against climate change, heard the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Conference on Climate Action to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals - Ways Forward. The two-day conference wrapped up in Mekong delta Can Tho city on June 20. ASEM members agreed that climate change response should be studied and evaluated as part of the sustainable development strategy, as well as in efforts to alleviate poverty; ensure food safety, energy security and water security; and build resilient communities, thus creating new momentum for sustainable and inclusive development for all citizens. Discussing important issues in the context of climate change, they reached consensus on promoting joint actions in ASEM, particularly accelerating ASEM’s … [Read more...] about ASEM calls for joint efforts to respond to climate change
ASEM conference on climate change response opens in Can Tho
The event aims to implement Viet Nam’s initiative adopted at the 13th ASEM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Naypyidaw, Myanmar in November 2017, and patronized by seven ASEM member countries, including Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Finland, Netherlands, and Myanmar. Addressing the conference, Deputy PM and FM Pham Binh Minh affirmed that the challenges posed by climate change are hindering the efforts to improve the people’s quality of life and the sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development, while directly affecting the realization of development goals and security of each country, region and the entire globe. As an important inter-regional forum gathering 53 Eurasian members, the main driver of economic growth and innovation in the 21st century, ASEM has the full capability and responsibility for pioneering in realizing its commitments to climate change response for sustainable development, he said. Minh stated that as one of the countries seriously … [Read more...] about ASEM conference on climate change response opens in Can Tho
Exhibition showcases farm produce of climate change-affected areas
At the launching ceremony of the exhibition (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City and 11 Mekong Delta cities and provinces took part in an exhibition on climate change – challenges and opportunities for Asia – Europe cooperation in Mekong Delta Can Tho city on June 19. The exhibition was held within the framework of the upcoming Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) conference on climate change response. The southern hub alongside Can Tho, An Giang, Bac Lieu, Ben Tre, Ca Mau, Hau Giang, Kien Giang, Soc Trang, Tra Vinh, Tien Giang and Vinh Long together showcased what they have done to protect the environment and cope with climate change and exhibited signature farm produce of climate change-hit areas, particularly plants adapted to climate change. The exhibition also provided visitors with information on regional investment attraction in agriculture and special techniques to cultivate many plants. Furthermore, the event introduced the Mekong Delta’s natural … [Read more...] about Exhibition showcases farm produce of climate change-affected areas