Vietnam suggests climate change cooperation orientations for G77 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the Group of 77 (G77) summit on climate change in Dubai on December 2 (local time), as part of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change there. 10:28 | 04/12/2023
Responding to climate change - an urgent global issue People in many regions of the world have had to face record heat waves, due to climate change in recent years. Scientists confirmed that July 2023 was the hottest month in recorded history, affecting tens of millions of people. President of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), Sultan Al Jaber called on the Group of Twenty (G20), to play a leading role in efforts to respond to climate change. 09:22 | 03/08/2023
Mekong Delta region adapts to climate change, sustainable development A climate change scenario created in 2016 showed that if the sea level rises by 100 cm, and if no solutions are taken, some 39% of the total area of Mekong Delta will face the risk of flooding. Localities with the highest risk are Hậu Giang (over 80 per cent of area), Kiên Giang (nearly 77 per cent) and Cà Mau (about 58 per cent). 15:13 | 26/06/2023
Efforts exerted to increase climate change adaptability of Mekong Delta urban systems Localities in the Mekong Delta region are working hard to increase their urban areas’ adaptability to climate change, and boost urban development to green and sustainable direction. 09:18 | 27/02/2023
National climate change strategy to 2050 approved Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh on July 26 signed a decision approving the national climate change strategy to 2050. 16:56 | 27/07/2022
Adaptation part of National Strategy on Climate Change for 2050 Việt Nam will prioritise protecting and managing forests as part of a National Strategy on Climate Change for 2050, enhancing restoration, community participation and employment opportunities in the forestry sector. 09:26 | 27/04/2022
Vietnamese children to be equipped with climate change, disaster response skills The Embassy of Japan and UNICEF Vietnam has announced a four-year project to enhance resilience to disaster risks and climate change for children. 10:08 | 19/11/2021
Climate change adaptation: Viet Nam is making concrete actions to go green As one of countries hit hardest by climate change, Viet Nam has not only scaled up commitments but also taken concrete actions to go green. 08:47 | 01/11/2021
COVID-19 and climate change pose great challenges to Mekong subregion Viet Nam attaches importance to strengthening cooperation with its partners for the sustainable development of the Greater Mekong Sub-region, said Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son. 08:34 | 04/08/2021
UNHRC adopts Vietnam-proposed resolution on climate change and human rights The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) ended its 47th session in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 14, with the adoption of 27 resolutions, including a climate change and human rights resolution initiated by Vietnam. 15:08 | 16/07/2021
