Việt Nam takes strong measures to achieve net-zero carbon emissions

14/8/22

 


Reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is an inevitable development goal, which should be achieved through strong energy transition and low-emission development, Head of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's Department of Climate Change Tăng Thế Cường has said.

"Climate change is taking place globally at great pace, so reaching net zero emissions by 2050 is Việt Nam's inevitable development goal, showing the country's strong commitment at COP26 to making active and responsible contributions to solving the climate crisis," he said.

Cường emphasised that this is also a new global trade and investment rule established since COP26. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and converting energy from fossil fuels to clean and renewable ones will be an opportunity to promote economic restructuring towards sustainability, circular economy, and sustainable development.

As one of the countries hardest hit by climate change, Việt Nam prioritises all resources for a green future. Việt Nam's contributions to COP26 have been appreciated by the international community and have opened up many opportunities for cooperation on low-emission growth.

However, Cường said that the response to climate change in the country needed to move to a new stage in a new global context. It should be towards global goals and implemented effectively, substantively and transparently while promoting the building of a green and circular economy.

The National Strategy on Climate Change by 2050 has been pushed to update new international trends and address urgent issues and priorities related to implementing the Paris Agreement and Việt Nam's commitments to net zero.

The strategy has set out tasks which require coordination among ministries, Government agencies and people's committees of provinces and cities. All units must develop plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and after 2030.

The strategy requires emission facilities with greenhouse gas emissions of 3,000 tonnes of CO2eq or more each year to review and reduce emissions from 2022. The requirement will be applied to facilities with green gas emissions of 2,000 tonnes of CO2eq from 2030 and those with 500 tonnes of CO2eq from 2040.

With that roadmap, by 2050, Việt Nam will be able to reach zero net emissions.

Cường said that the National Strategy on Climate Change has set out specific tasks for the main areas of carbon emission.

In terms of the energy sector, the strategy sets out the most basic task of accelerating clean energy, using energy economically and efficiently, and creating breakthrough technological solutions for the future.

By 2030, the proportion of renewable energy sources, including hydroelectricity, wind power, and solar power, will account for at least 33 per cent of total electricity generation. The number will rise to 55 per cent by 2050.

The strategy also focuses on gradually converting coal power to cleaner energy sources, reducing the proportion of fossil fuel sources, halting new coal-fired power projects after 2030, and progressively reducing the scale of coal power capacity after 2035.

Industry, agriculture, transportation, and services will be among the high potential industries to convert to using clean energy.

For the agricultural sector, the application of management measures, technological innovation in cultivation and farming, changes in land use methods, and development of the agricultural value chain with low emissions are vital measures.

The forestry and land use sectors have the most important task of increasing carbon sequestration from forests. A series of measures such as the protection of existing natural forest areas, the plantation of new protection forests and special-use forests with native tree species and the improvement of forest quality, conservation biodiversity and ecosystem services will be carried out in the future.

In addition, the strategy focuses on completing regulations and standards on green buildings and green urban areas. By 2050, it will be compulsory for new construction works to use energy-saving and green building materials in residential and commercial sectors.

It also pays attention to reducing the ratio of clinker in cement production, applying molten oxide electrolysis technology in steelmaking, and gradually reducing the use of refrigerants in refrigeration systems and air conditioning./.

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1
Red Star 14/8/22 20:05

Vietnam has officially committed to net carbon emissions by 2050, which is a serious challenge, requiring the effort of the entire society, not only the Government.

2
Herewecome 14/8/22 20:06

When talking about Net Zero, it is about reducing carbon emissions to the community, reducing pollution, having higher energy efficiency, optimization.

3
Vietnam Love 14/8/22 20:08

The commitment at COP26 will have a significant impact on Vietnam's production and consumption.

4
John Smith 14/8/22 20:11

he nation will take stronger measures to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, while calling on countries to make strong commitments to reduce greenhouse emissions on the basis of common responsibility in line with their conditions and capacity.

5
Enda Thompson 14/8/22 20:12

Response to climate change and natural recovery must become the top priority in every development policy, the highest ethical standard of every sector, business and person.

6
Duncan 14/8/22 20:14

Every action must be based on nature and put people at the centre and consider people as the subject and driving force for sustainable development so that no one is left behind.

7
Robinson Jones 14/8/22 20:15

Despite being a developing nation that has just carried out its industrialisation over the past three decades, Vietnam, with advantages in renewable energy, will build and take strong measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using its own resources coupled with the cooperation and support of the international community, especially from developed countries, in terms of finance and technology transfer.

8
Socialist Society 14/8/22 20:16

Vietnam is redoubling efforts to respond to climate change, develop its economy, ensure a better life for all people, and make responsible contributions to the international community.

9
Swift Hoodie 14/8/22 20:18

The country desires to step up cooperation with the international community in sustainable investment and development programmes and projects in the time ahead.

10
Gentle Moon 14/8/22 20:25

Climate change has reached an alarming level, with obvious severe impacts of climate change like sea level rise, extreme weather phenomena and drought are threatening global food security and biodiversity, and increasing poverty, unemployment, social inequality, instability and conflicts in many countries and regions in the world.

11
Allforcountry 14/8/22 20:30

Vietnam is taking big steps to achieve a green and sustainable future.

12
Egan 14/8/22 20:43

Vietnam would need to change its mindset from how to efficiently use energy for production, to what is the efficient way to create products.

13
Voice of people 14/8/22 20:53

it is essential for the globe to take strong measures and have suitable policies in place to drive energy transition, striving for the total elimination of fossil fuel and shifting towards using eco-friendly renewable energy sources.

14
Jacky Thomas 14/8/22 20:55

To achieve net zero by 2050, renewable energy needs to be strongly developed. To meet this demand, the government is continuing to review and perfect the draft PDP 8 to significantly increase the share of renewable energy.

15
LawrenceSamuels 14/8/22 20:56

Vietnam’s wind power potential is huge, providing prerequisites for bolstered development of wind power projects in the upcoming time amid abating investment cost of wind power projects.

16
Wilson Pit 14/8/22 20:58

The international community needs to take urgent actions right now, make stronger commitments and strive more to cope with the current climate crisis.

17
Kevin Evans 14/8/22 20:59

Vietnam will pilot the use of electric and green energy trains on existing railway lines, targeting to use all powered rail vehicles by 2050.

18
Me Too! 14/8/22 21:00

All ministries and agencies have also been actively drafting their strategies and signing agreements with international organizations and financial institutions to lessen disruptions to the economy as the country ushers in more sustainable developments.

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Red Star 14/8/22 21:02

We also focuses on protecting natural heritage, restoring ecosystems, and preventing biodiversity loss, thus contributing to improving climate change adaption capacity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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