Hanoi (VNA) – The Institute for Research on DevelopmentCommunication (RED Communication) and Vietnam Business for Environment onAugust 18 held a conference entitled “Partnership between Businesses & Civil SocialOrganisations in Carbon Emission Reduction: Trends & Opportunities”.
The conference attracted domestic and international experts,businesses and organisations that share concerns over sustainable developmentand carbon emission reduction.
In opening the event, Tran Nhat Minh, Director of REDCommunication said that the conference is an activity within the framework ofthe "Win-Win for Vietnam" project co-sponsored by the Delegation ofthe European Union (EU) to Vietnam. The project is implemented from September 1,2020, to February 29, 2024, aiming to strengthen the capacity of organisationsand businesses in Vietnam in cooperation activities to create common valuestowards sustainable development. It also aims to build an effectivecooperation model between businesses and organisations, and raise awarenessamong stakeholders regarding sustainable development and multi-stakeholderpartnerships.
According to experts, major global challenges relating toclimate change, greenhouse gas emissions, extreme weather, and environmentalpollution require changes in production and consumption habits.
In that context, Vietnam’s roadmap to green growth and sustainable developmentrequires the participation of the whole economy, particularly the businesscommunity.
The partnership between businesses and social organisationspositively contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting theenvironment, and improving the position of responsible businesses./.