EU, French agency support Vietnam’s resilience to climate change, COVID-19
The European Union (EU) and the French Development Agency (AFD) have reached an agreement to strengthen their joint cooperation for increasing Vietnam’s resilience to climate change and natural hazards, and trying to ease the impact of COVID-19 in the Southeast Asian country.
A mangrove forest in the southernmost province of Ca Mau (Photo: AFD)
Hanoi (VNA) –🌄 The European Union (EU) and the FrenchDevelopment Agency (AFD) have reached an agreement to strengthen their jointcooperation for increasing Vietnam’s resilience to climate change and natural hazards,and trying to ease the impact of COVID-19 in the Southeast Asian nation.
The deal was signed by Ambassador of the EU to VietnamGiorgio Aliberti and AFD Director in the country Fabrice Richy on May 11. Under the agreement, the EU provides a grant of 20 million EUR(nearly 21.6 million USD) to the AFD. In coordination with the Vietnamese Government and local administrations,the AFD will mobilise the Water and Natural Resources Management (WARM) Facilityto prepare and implement investment projects co-financed with the AFD loans andVietnam’s own resources over the period 2021-2029 for an estimated total amountof 200 million EUR. “Adaptation to climate change is crucial for thesustainability of Vietnam’s development, and water and natural resources are akey element of it,” EU Ambassador Aliberti said. The intention of the new grant is to support Vietnam on apathway towards a greener and resilient future, he added. Vietnam is one of the countries most severely affected byclimate change and natural disasters. Rising temperatures and sea levels, and the increasedfrequency and intensity of extreme weather events combined with populationgrowth and urbanisation are increasing the risk of coastal erosion, urbanflooding and drought./.
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The central province of Quang Nam has allocated a fund of 300 billion VND (13 million USD) to build an underwater dyke system protecting Cua Dai beach from erosion.
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Today’s support for two families in Trung Yen commune, Son Duong district, Tuyen Quang province is a heartfelt gesture from the Vietnam News Agency and its staff, offering encouragement and practical help to those in need.
Looking ahead, the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel encourages the community to continue upholding their spirit of unity and mutual support, overcome current difficulties, and gradually resume normal life, work, and study.
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By partnering with Da Nang Ophthalmology Hospital, Orbis hopes to strengthen Vietnam’s eye care system and promote sustainable development of ophthalmic services, ultimately helping to preserve the sight of thousands of people in central Vietnam and beyond.
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Over the past three months, the province completed the construction of 579 houses, beating the timeline set by the provincial steering committee for eliminating substandard houses by 45 days.
The exhibition, organised by UNESCO Hanoi, showcased nearly 30 artworks created by students from Cao Bang, Ninh Thuan, and Vinh Long provinces as part of the “We Are Able” project, a collaborative initiative between UNESCO and Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) aimed at empowering ethnic minority women and girls in disadvantaged regions through comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is keeping its citizen protection hotline open, but now focusing assistance on critical and vulnerable cases, such as individuals with serious injuries or those unable to manage basic needs independently.
Strengthening educational cooperation is an investment in a future of shared sustainability and prosperity, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai.
Chairman and CEO of Phuc Son Group JSC Nguyen Van Hau faces 17–18 years in prison for giving bribes; 15–16 years for violations of bidding regulations, causing serious consequences; and 11–12 years for violations of accounting regulations, causing serious consequences. The combined sentence recommended for him totals 30 years.
According to Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Vo Van Minh, the level of support provided by Binh Duong was nearly double the central standard, 100 million VND per newly built house and 50 million VND per repaired house, ensuring housing quality and helping people achieve stable living conditions and sustainable poverty reduction.
A mangrove forest in the southernmost province of Ca Mau (Photo: AFD) 
