The Vietnam Coalition for Climate Action (VCCA) was inaugurated during a ceremony held in Hue city of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on August 21.
The Vietnam Coalition for Climate Action makes debut in Hue city on August 21 (Photo: VNA)
Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – TheVietnam Coalition for Climate Action (VCCA) was inaugurated during a ceremonyheld in Hue city of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on August♌ 2♑1.
Launched by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)Vietnam and the Green Innovation and Development Centre (GreenID), the eventdrew the participation of about 100 delegates from ministries, firms,universities and institutes in the central and Central Highlands regions.
GreenID Executive Director Nguy Thi Khanh saidthe VCCA will work towards Vietnam’s low carbon economy for safety, sustainabledevelopment and prosperity.
It is a multilateral cooperation network ofbusinesses, non-government and non-profit organisations, finance suppliers andconsumers, among others, in sustainable energy, green development and climatechange adaptation in Vietnam.
The coalition, comprising of 12 members, iscommitted to activities in support of efforts of the Government and existingorganisations in climate change adaptation, energy transition in Vietnam andworldwide, she added.
It is carrying out five action plans, oneof which aims to have 1 million buildings applying green solutions, especiallyrooftop solar power, in 2030. Another plan will promote agriculturaldevelopment in tandem with renewable energy in a bid to enhance productivity ineach land lot.
The VCCA will also foster common interestof clean energy and energy transition in a fair manner, and thereby creatingjob opportunities for Vietnamese citizens.
At the launch event, head of economicoffice of Hue city Dong Si Toan said the city was the first representative ofVietnam to take part in the highly selective global Earth Hour City Challengeinitiated by the WWF, and received the title of Vietnam’s National Earth HourCapital in 2016.
Hue city has set itself a target of reducinggreenhouse gas emission in late 2020 by 20 percent compared to the 2011 figure.
The city’s efforts include planting moretrees, promoting green tourism, improving waste and wastewater treatment andmanagement, using a smart public lighting system, renewable energy andenvironmentally-friendly building materials.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a conference reviewing two-year implementation of the Government’s Resolution 120/NQ-CP on climate resilient and sustainable development of the Mekong Delta region.
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Many projects on climate change response carried out with the support of international organisations in the southern central province of Ninh Thuan have generated positive outcomes, according to local authorities.
Many farmers in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh have escaped poverty by adapting to climate change and shifting from rice to maize or peanut cultivation as well as the breeding of goats and aquatic species.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has requested ministries to prioritise capital in the medium-term public investment plan for 2016-2020 to natural disaster prevention and climate change response in the time ahead.
Mariam Sherman, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, said the World Bank remains committed to working with the Vietnamese government to develop the next phase of climate resilience and transformation for the Mekong Delta.
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Vietnam's economic losses from natural disasters are estimated to account for 1 to 1.5% of GDP annually - a steep price that will continue to rise unless the country takes strong action.
Wutip, the first storm in the East Sea so far this year, has wreaked havoc across central Vietnam, claiming lives, displacing residents, and causing widespread damage to houses, crops, and infrastructure, the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control reported as of 6:30 pm on June 13.
The tremor occurred at 7:39:46 am (Hanoi time), with the epicentre located at latitude 14.924°N and longitude 108.236°E, at a depth of approximately 8.1 kilometres. The natural disaster risk level was classified as 0 – the lowest on the scale.
Addressing a session on “Accelerating Financing for Resilience: Tailored Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction,” Deputy Minister Hiep emphasised Vietnam's proposal in building sustainable financing in response to natural disasters, which aligns with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction's goals.
Vietnam has demonstrated its strong commitments by participating in global sustainable development forums, signing multiple free trade agreements, and attracting support from international partners for the implementation of the SDGs.
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This year’s World Oceans Day on June 8 is themed 'Wonderful Oceans: Sustaining What Sustains Us', while World Environment Day is on June 5 with the theme: 'Beat Plastic Pollution'.
According to Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment Le Huu Toan, a fire prevention and control plan has been in place since the dry season began, including round-the-clock patrols and rapid-response teams to snuff out fires before they could spread.
Renowned artists including Ha Anh Tuan, Den Vau, and Phan Manh Quynh, along with many directors and attendees, took part in planting hundreds of rare tree species such as mun (Diospyros mun) and cho chi (Parashorea chinensis) in the Thung Bong area of the Cuc Phuong National Park, contributing to forest ecosystem restoration.
The Vietnam Coalition for Climate Action makes debut in Hue city on August 21 (Photo: VNA)
