climate change

Great efforts to preserve and sustainably develop biosphere reserves

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HCM City (VNA) - Management boards of biosphere reserves nationwide have taken initiatives and solutions to conserve and sustainably use natural resources, thus implementing Vietnam’s sustainable development goals and promoting tourism development, according to Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Tuan Nhan.

Vietnam enhances role in addressing regional and global challenges

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VOV.VN - Vietnam’s engagement in the coming expanded G7 summit in Hiroshima at the invitation of the Japanese Prime Minister shows the international community’s acknowledgement of the country’s increased role and position globally, has said Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu.

Plan approved to realise net-zero emissions goal by 2050

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Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued a plan on solutions to realise Vietnam’s commitment to cutting emissions to net zero by 2050 announced at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in the UK in 2021.

Vietnam backs multilateralism in solving global challenges: Ambassador

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New York (VNA) – Promoting the role of multilateralism is of great importance in tackling the current global multidimensional crisis, helping secure financial resources for the implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), recommended Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN).

Vietnam seeks support from UK, EU in just energy transition

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Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha hosted a reception in Hanoi on April 17 for Chris Taylor, the UK’s special envoy on climate change, and Principal Adviser on Energy Diplomacy at the European Union Tibor Stelbaczky, who are on a working visit to Vietnam.

Germany ready to assist Vietnam in energy transition: official

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Berlin (VNA) – A German official has voiced the country’s readiness to become a trustworthy and capable partner helping with energy transition in Vietnam.

Vietnam calls for comprehensive, all-society approach to waste management

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Hanoi (VNA) – Minister Counselor Le Thi Minh Thoa, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has called for a comprehensive and all-society approach to sustainable waste management.

Vietnam proposes using and managing water resources sustainably at UN debate

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VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha set out a number of initiatives aimed at using and managing water resources both efficiently and sustainably at the general debate of the UN 2023 Water Conference held in New York on March 23 (local time).

Vietnam strives to ensure global goals on weather, climate, water resources

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Hoa Binh (VNA) – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE), in collaboration with the People’s Committee of Hoa Binh province, held a national-level ceremony in a hybrid format on March 23 in response to the World Water Day (March 22), the World Meteorological Day (March 23), and the Earth Hour 2023.

People-centred approach needed in responding to sea level rise: Diplomat

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New York (VNA) – Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), on February 14 emphasised the necessity to take  comprehensive and human-centered measures to respond to climate change and sea level rise.

MoIT acts in response to climate change

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Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Industry and Trade recently issued the sector’s action plan on climate change response and green growth to 2030, with a vision to 2050.

Sustainable sand management helps reduce climate change impact on Mekong Delta

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Can Tho (VNS/VNA) - About 40% of the Mekong Delta will disappear by 2100 due to a lack of sediment, and overexploitation of sand is to blame.

WWF helps Mekong Delta localities with climate change adaptation

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Ca Mau (VNA) – The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Ca Mau provincial Union of Friendship Organisations on December 20 kick-started a project on improving climate resilience of mangrove and agro-ecosystems and communities in the coastal areas of the Mekong Delta.

EU, Vietnam urged to expand cooperation in tackling climate change

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HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam and the European Union (EU) should work together to accelerate the transition towards “a carbon-neutral, resource-efficient and circular economy” to tackle climate change, the European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries has said.

APF meeting goes into cooperation against climate change, diseases

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Da Nang (VNA) - The National Assembly (NA) hosted the 10th Asia-Pacific meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) in the central city of Da Nang on November 28 and 29, discussing international cooperation in response to climate change, medical crisis, and for socio-economic development.