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Vietnam’s efforts to realize COP26 commitments
26/7/22
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in such spheres as energy, transportation, construction material production, agriculture and waste treatment is one of the main objectives of a scheme to realize the country’s commitments made at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).
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| Nine turbines have been installed under Nam Binh 1 wind power project in Dak Song district, Dak Nong province.__Photo: Internet |
Prime Minister Decision 888/QD-TTg dated July 25, approving the Scheme on tasks and solutions to implement outcomes of the COP26, says that by 2030, greenhouse gas emissions in the energy industry will be cut by 32.6 percent; agriculture, 43 percent; and forestry and land use, 70 percent.
Commuters are encouraged to use electricity and green energy, and all of them should use biofuel E5 RON 92 by 2030.
By 2030, renewable energy, including hydroelectricity, and wind, solar and biomass power, will make up at least 33 percent of the total electricity output, according to the Scheme.
To that end, the Scheme puts forth major tasks and solutions, including the improvement of mechanisms, policies and laws, promotion of administrative reform, and improvement of the business investment environment; development of renewable energy and energy storage technologies; green urban development; development of ecological, circular, low-carbon agriculture; protection, conservation and sustainable use and development of forests; protection and restoration of natural resources and development of natural ecosystems; climate change response; and scientific research and innovation promotion.
The Scheme also mentions the establishment of a national renewable energy center, and the possibility for Vietnam to join the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to accelerate energy transition and mobilize funds for climate change response and energy transition activities.
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Vietnam has drastically realised its commitments at COP26 and reaped significant progress.
the National Strategy on Climate Change by 2050 has shown cross-cutting views on the position, role, priorities, responsibility, methods, and resources to respond to climate change
Relevant parties and the Group of Seven (G7) to soon define financial support commitments to help Vietnam actively carry out its transition process.
Appreciating Vietnam’s actions and results achieved after COP26, Alok Kumar Sharma stated the British Government will accompany and assist Vietnam to fulfil the commitments at the conference and towards COP27.
The Vietnamese Party and State view climate change response as one of the difficult but urgent tasks.
The country has been actively and proactively joining hands with the international community to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change, and considers this as a chance to switch to a green, circular, and low-carbon development model.
Since COP26, Vietnam has been seriously and swiftly taking actions to realise its commitments as seen in the establishment of a national steering committee for implementing its pledges made at the conference
The country is working hard to perfect the relevant legal framework; build detailed plans, measures, and roadmaps; overhaul related strategies and plans; and mobilise investment resources for climate-resilient infrastructure in order to carry out the commitments
Vietnam also needs assistance to set up a domestic carbon market linked with the international one
The country also need establish a renewable energy centre to boost human resources training, technology transfer, and sharing of legal and country governance experience; and align legal regulations with the promises at COP26
Vietnam has drastically implemented its commitments at the recent 26th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP26) and made initial progress
Vietnam has developed the national strategy on climate change for the period to 2050 which prioritises pooling resources for climate change response and greenhouse gas emission reduction for stages to 2030 and 2050, to ensure zero net emissions by 2050.
By 2030, renewable energy, including hydroelectricity, and wind, solar and biomass power, will account for at least 33% of the total electricity output
At the United Nations Climate Change Conference in November 2021 (COP26), Vietnam's prime minister announced that the country would target achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and phase out coal power generation by 2040.
A steering committee headed by the Prime Minister for implementing Vietnam’s COP26 commitments has also been established
Though the current draft of PDP8 is at odds with Vietnam's COP26 commitments, it is understood that MOIT is in the process of preparing a further revised draft to better reflect COP26 commitments, which is expected to be submitted to the prime minister for approval in the first quarter of 2022.
Vietnam needs considerable international support in terms of concessional capital to take measures for concurrently ensuring national energy security and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
All development decisions must be nature-based and centered around people to ensure sustainable development in which no one would be left behind.
It’s interesting that Vietnam has stipulated the role of its people in the common drive, making it the key factor for the implementation of the climate goal
All of these statements further strengthen Vietnam’s commitment to tackling climate change.
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