Just transition crucial to ensuring labourers’ rights, livelihood: experts
It is necessary to implement solutions to ensure the rights and livelihood of labourers during energy transition process, stated Vice Director of the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Pham Van Tan at a conference in Hanoi on October 11.
Hanoi (VNA) – It is necessary to implement solutions to ensure the rights and livelihood of labourers during energytransition process, stated Vice Director of the Department of Climate Change underthe Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Pham Van Tan at a conferencein Hanoi on October 11.
The official noted the world has taken the just transition as a requirement ofthe process, added that conducting energy transition and curbing emission to netzero is a strategic choice of Vietnam, and highlighted fast andsteady steps the Government has taken as well as opportunities forbusinesses.
He advised domestic firms to stay ready and make necessarypreparations in human resources to make greenhouse gases (GHG) inventory anddevelop a plan to reduce GHG emissions of the enterprise.
Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong said that climatechange has become the greatest challenge of the humankind in the 21st century, seriously affecting the sustainable development of countries, includingVietnam.
Right after the 26th UN Climate Change Conference, the Vietnamese Government issued a national action plan on green growthfor the 2021-2030 period, and a national strategy against climate change until2050, while rolling out a roadmap to realise the net-zero emission goal with asmooth legal corridor and support to the business community, sectors andlocalities to take part in the work.
An overview of the conference (Photo: VNA)
Besides challenges, the implementation of the net-zero emissiongoal has also created opportunities for them, especially in promoting research andinnovation, as well as chances in accessing green financial resources to investin GHG reduction activities, adapting to climate change and boosting theirsustainable development, he said.
Management officials, experts and representatives of businessesanalysed challenges and opportunities as well as necessary solutions to assistcompanies in capital, technology and training, contributing to strengthen GHG reduction.
Associate Prof. Dr. Nguyen The Chinh, former Director of the Institute ofStrategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment, underlined the need todevelop the carbon market with the active engagement of businesses, which issignificant to the realisation of the net-zero emission target given at theCOP26./.
Southeast Asian nations need to more than double their annual investment on renewables to accelerate energy transition and to meet climate goals, according to a report released recently by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for a global approach, and international solidarity in response to climate change in his message to the informal Leaders' Roundtable on Climate Change in New York, co-chaired by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Egyptian President on September 22.
A regional information platform for energy transition SIPET, targeted at professionals, has been launched by the Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia (CASE) to facilitate dialogue and promote coordination in the region’s power sector to support the acceleration of the energy transition in the region.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to prioritise assistance for Vietnam, while receiving Era Dabla-Norris, head of the organisation’s Article IV Consultation of the Department of Asia-Pacific, in Hanoi on October 3.
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.
Under the directive, the PM instructed relevant agencies to regularly inspect, supervise and proactively implement disaster prevention, response and rescue measures in line with their assigned roles and mandates, ensuring readiness, avoiding passivity or delays, and maintaining operational continuity amid ongoing political and administrative restructuring at levels.
According to Dr. Vu Anh Tuan, Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Space Centre and head of the project, this is the first study in Vietnam to simultaneously employ Sentinel-2 satellite data, advanced machine learning algorithms, and the Google Earth Engine (GEE) cloud computing platform to model and monitor key seawater quality parameters.
The Deposit Return System is seen as a potential instrument for effectively advancing Vietnam’s vision of a circular economy, as outlined in Article 142 of the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection.
The figures were highlighted in a Pre-Feasibility Study on a DRS tailored for single-use beverage packaging in Vietnam, conducted by Eunomia Research & Consulting.
Young people should not view AI as salvation but rather as a tool under human control. Young creators should focus on learning and accumulating practical knowledge, using AI as a tool to carry out artistic projects in the most effective and cost-efficient manner.
Saigon Hi-Tech Park’s ambitious 50% renewable energy goal far exceeds the city’s 15% target, positioning the park as a trailblazing “living lab” for sustainable energy solutions.
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.
The fight against plastic pollution could not succeed through isolated efforts, but it must be a collective endeavour involving the entire political system, businesses, citizens, and the international community, said Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy.
Lang Son Global Geopark, with its outstanding geological values, cultural heritage, and unique natural landscapes, represents a valuable addition to UNESCO’s global geoparks system.
In 2019, Quang Ninh became one of the first localities in Vietnam to launch a province-wide campaign against plastic waste, mobilising the participation of the political system, the business sector, and the general public. Other localities—such as Hai Phong, Da Nang, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City—have also effectively implemented waste-sorting initiatives at source, along with models for plastic-free markets and urban areas.
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.
Illustrative image (Source: MoIT) 
An overview of the conference (Photo: VNA) 
