Vietnam Energy Efficiency Building Week 2021 kicks off
The Vietnam Energy Efficiency Building Week VEEBW 2021 (VEEBW 2021) hosted by the Vietnam Energy Efficiency Network (EEN-Vietnam) opened in Hanoi on November 3.
Trung Nam wind farm in Thuan Bac district, Ninh Thuan province - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Energy EfficiencyBuilding Week VEEBW 2021 (VEEBW 2021) hostedby the VietnamEnergy Efficiency Network (EEN-Vietnam) opened in Hanoi on November 3.
The programme was initiated by EEN-Vietnam with special support from theGoethe-Institut and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES).
A series of webinars in the framework of the event are co-hostedby the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), International Energy Agency (IEA), the Commercial and IndustrialRooftop Solar (CIRTS) of GIZrepresented by the GROHE brand.
In her opening remarks, Tran Thi Thu Phuong, Founderof EEN-Vietnam said, the highlight of VEEBW 2021 is the three webinars, which bringtogether organisations and experts specialising in the fields of planning,investment, design, consulting, materials and renewable energy from Vietnam anddeveloped countries.
The three-day event aimsto create a premise for orientation and strategy development for the Vietnameseconstruction market by updating typical models of initiatives and experiencesfrom cities, construction projects, global leading emission balancing projects,thus identifying challenges and opportunities for Vietnam's constructionmarket, she said.
The latest updates on innovation, new solutions, and advanced models will contributeto opening up opportunities for business communities and individuals to seek,creative advanced and feasible methods and technical solutions for theVietnamese market, Phuong added.
According to Julia Behrens, Director of the Climate & Energy Asia Project, in response to thechallenge of climate change, energy balance buildings become one of thecomprehensive solutions to both reduce emissions of greenhouse gas emissions inthe field of construction and ensure comfort and improve the quality of livingenvironment.
Thanks to multi-stakeholder collaborative efforts in applying renewable energy,advanced material technologies and smart products, energy-balance buildingshave begun to appear in big cities around the world.
According to a report by the IEA, cities account for 66 percent of global energydemand and are responsible for 75 percent of CO2 emissions each year.Therefore, energy balance buildings will be an important agent to solve challengesof economic development and environmental protection.
Behrens underlined the need for Vietnam to learn experience and enhancecooperation with developing countries and pioneer businesses in developing energy-balancingworks./.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) held a national conference in Nha Trang city in south-central Khanh Hoa province on July 24 to discuss the implementation of the National Energy Efficiency Programme in 2019-2020 (VNEEP3).
Delegates at the 14th East Asia Summit (EAS) – Energy Ministers’ Meeting on November 20 reiterated the significance of ensuring stable supply and clean energy with affordable prices to support economic and daily activities.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) and the German Cooperation Organisation (GIZ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in developing the Vietnam Green Housing Programme, expected to save about 6.3 billion kWh of electricity over the next decade.
The World Bank (WB), acting on behalf of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), has signed a 11.3-million-USD grant with the State Bank of Vietnam to support the development of a commercial financing market for industrial energy efficiency investments.
The People’s Committee of central Da Nang city on April 28 launched a project on enhancing energy efficiency for local people funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
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.
Trung Nam wind farm in Thuan Bac district, Ninh Thuan province - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) 
