Tags: climate change
ADB, partners kick off Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia-Pacific
Society 14/11/2024 17:47VGP – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has joined with partners to show their commitment to climate change financing at a kick-off event at COP29 for the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP).
Climate change impact in rural Viet Nam - science must lead change
Opinion 04/11/2024 16:43VGP - As Viet Nam seeks to contributing to the construction of the global food safety system as a "responsible, transparent, and sustainable" food provider, addressing climate change impact in its rural area may be one of the keys for success.
Viet Nam ranks second in disaster preparedness worldwide
Society 27/08/2024 20:06VGP - Viet Nam is ranked second among the top four countries in the world in natural disaster preparedness.
AFD helps strengthen capacity building in climate change adaption in Ca Mau
Society 24/08/2024 16:29VGP - The Ministry of Finance and the French Development Agency (AFD) has just signed a project agreement to strengthen capacity building in climate change adaption in the southernmost province of Ca Mau.
Natural disaster victims highest in 5 years
Society 06/08/2024 11:23VGP - As of August 5, natural disasters left 111 people dead or missing, the highest number over the past 5 years, reported the Standing Office of the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.
Viet Nam calls for strong cooperation to handle climate change impacts
Society 03/07/2024 14:31VGP - Vietnamese Ambassador Mai Phan Dung has called on the international community to strengthen cooperation to effectively deal with climate change impacts on people’s livelihoods.
USAID, UNDP helps address climate change-induced public health threats
Society 08/06/2024 15:37VGP - The launching ceremony of project strengthening Viet Nam’s one health implementation at the nexus of climate change and environment took place in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on June 7.
Deputy PM hosts AFD Deputy Director General
Society 18/05/2024 10:02VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha suggested the French Development Agency (AFD) continue promoting collaboration with Viet Nam in fields of greenhouse gas reduction, climate change adaption and water security at the Mekong Delta and coastal areas.
New project to strengthen coastal resilience in Mekong Delta launched
Society 17/03/2024 13:33VGP - The launching ceremony of the Mekong Delta Coastal Habitat Conservation project was held in Rach Gia, the southern province of Kien Giang, on March 15.
AFD supports central provinces to increase resilience to climate change
Society 16/03/2024 13:31VGP - The Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the French Development Agency (AFD) signed an agreement to fund two projects worth EUR72.3 million (US$80 million) for two central provinces of Quang Nam and Quang Tri to adapt to climate change.
Viet Nam on path to achieve its net-zero emissions goal
Opinion 30/11/2023 20:12VGP - The UNDP commends the Vietnamese Government’s admirable efforts and unwavering commitment to realizing the ambitious goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 as well as the efforts to build adaptation capacity across the country.
Leveraging plural values of mangroves for climate change mitigation and adaptation goals
Society 21/11/2023 17:18VGP - An international workshop themed "Leveraging Plural Values of Mangroves for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Goals" took place in Hue city of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on November 21.
IFC pledges nearly US$1.9 billion of investment in Viet Nam in fiscal year 2023
Economy 07/09/2023 21:49VGP - The International Finance Corporation (IFC)’s total commitments in Viet Nam reached close to US$1.9 billion in the fiscal year 2023, of which US$520 million was long-term finance.
Australia announces AUD94.4 million for climate change adaption in Mekong Delta
Society 22/08/2023 16:01VGP - Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced a new support package worth AUD94.5 million for climate change adaption in the Mekong Delta in the 2023-2024 period.
Strengthening climate resilience for localities in Central Highlands, South Central Coast
Society 03/08/2023 22:36VGP - A total of 121 climate-resilient ponds have been built to improve water security and safeguard the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the Central Highlands and South Central Coast Regions of Viet Nam.
UNICEF calls for building climate-smart social services to cope climate-related shocks
Society 25/05/2023 23:21VGP - UNICEF is calling for urgent action from governments, businesses and donors, to invest in building climate-smart social services including education, healthcare and water supply and sanitation, early warning systems, and climate-responsive social protection such as cash transfers.
IFC helps boost climate resilience of buildings in Viet Nam
Society 20/04/2023 10:58VGP - The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has developed Building Resilience Index (BRI) to help local developers improve the resilience of buildings in Viet Nam.
Viet Nam, UK foster cooperation in climate change response, biodiversity conservation
Society 13/04/2023 19:58VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on Wednesday hosted a reception for UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Thérèse Coffey who is on a two-day working visit to Viet Nam.
UK supports Viet Nam’s climate action
Society 28/03/2023 15:05VGP - Nine low-carbon projects across Viet Nam have been announced as the first cohort to join Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Viet Nam, according to the British Embassy in Viet Nam.
Development partners to mobilize US$15.5 bln to support Viet Nam’s climate and energy goals
Politics 15/12/2022 15:25VGP - Leaders from Viet Nam and the International Partners Group, including the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the U.S., Italy, Canada, Japan, Norway and Denmark on Wednesday agreed a bold Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).
Prime Minister calls for global, people-centered approach in response to climate change
Politics 23/09/2022 05:08VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the need to have a global and people-centered approach and strengthen international solidarity and multilateralism, with the United Nations playing the central role, in responding to climate change.
