Plan aims to improve Vietnam’s adaptation to climate change Enhancing state management on climate change is one of the major measures set in the national plan on climate change adaptation for 2021-2030, with a vision towards 2050, recently issued by the Prime Minister. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Government plan aims to improve adaptation to climate change
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Vietnam raises contributions to global effort to respond to climate change
Several new guidance for NDC adopted at COP24 that are suitable for Vietnam’s capacities have been followed; the issue of loss and damage has been further clarified and Vietnam's latest efforts in adaptation and mitigation, the impact assessment of the implementation of mitigation measures on socio-economic development, the analysis of co-benefits of adaptation and mitigation on sustainable development, appropriate indicators to facilitate the regular monitoring and evaluation of NDC implementation have been included; a national system for measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) for mitigation actions and a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system for adaptation actions have been put in for the implementation of the NDC; advantages, disadvantages and implementation plans for the NDC have been clarified, given current international and national contexts as well as measures to be taken. … [Read more...] about Vietnam raises contributions to global effort to respond to climate change
Vietnam seriously implements climate change-related commitments: Deputy PM
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has been seriously implementing its commitments related to climate change at both global and regional levels, especially within the ASEAN framework, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said while addressing a teleconferenced high-level open debate of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on July 24. This event, themed “Climate Change and Security”, was held by Germany, which holds the UNSC presidency in July, and the Like-Minded Group. It was attended by senior representatives of 21 member states of the UN and the EU, along with speakers who included a UN Assistant Secretary-General and experts from some research institutes and non-governmental organisations. In his speech, Deputy PM Minh pointed out adverse effects of climate change on livelihoods, lives, food security, and water sources of millions of people. As Vietnam is one of the nations most vulnerable to climate change, especially sea level rise and saltwater intrusion … [Read more...] about Vietnam seriously implements climate change-related commitments: Deputy PM
Vietnam seriously implements climate change commitments
Addressing a high-level online discussion on climate change and security of the UN Security Council on July 24, Minh dwelled on the profound impact of climate change on the livelihood, lives, food security and water resources of millions of people. Vietnam is one of the countries seriously affected by climate change, especially sea level rise and saline intrusion in the Mekong Delta, therefore effective measures to cope with climate change are of strategic significance for the country’s sustainable development, stressed Minh. … [Read more...] about Vietnam seriously implements climate change commitments
Ca Mau plans over $827 million for climate change response
A lion’s share of the amount, 5 trillion VND, will be spent on building 100 km of sea dyke on its eastern coast, while 1.2 trillion VND will be used to upgrade drainage systems in Ca Mau city; and 1.5 trillion VND to boost climate change adaptation capacity for urban areas in local districts and cities. … [Read more...] about Ca Mau plans over $827 million for climate change response
