Malaysia has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, positioning itself as a responsible global player in the fight against climate change despite contributing just 0.8% of global emissions.
Businesses that promote innovation will help build a circular economy in Vietnam, providing a basis for future economic growth and environmental protection.
Indonesia has decided to accelerate the adoption of nuclear energy to enhance the country's energy security, with plans for future expansion, according to Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed areas be divided into zones for environmental protection so as to control environmental pollution and degradation early and from afar.
A delegation of the administration of northern Hai Phong city has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the Canadian - ASEAN Business Council (CABC) and visited dynaCert, a Canada-based company delivering carbon emission reduction technologies, in efforts to connect technology supply and demand and help local businesses expand markets.
Vietnam aims to reduce emissions by over 11 million tonnes of carbon by 2045, contributing to the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
The development of eco-industrial parks is an effective solution to lower emissions enough to meet the net zero target by 2050 in Vietnam. However, there are still many obstacles, especially in terms of mechanisms.
Measures for securing net zero emissions in tourism were discussed at a high-level travel forum on green transformation held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 5.
Vietnam joined 10 other member countries of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) at the second AZEC Ministerial Meeting held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on August 21.
The European Union (EU) will continue its sturdy support for Vietnam’s efforts towards the target of net zero emissions by 2050, said Myriam Ferran, Deputy Director-General of the European Commission (EC)’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships.
The formation of the carbon credit market will help Vietnam achieve its net zero emissions goal by 2050. At the same time, Vietnamese businesses will also have many new opportunities from this hundred billion USD market.
An event themed “Vietnam - EU joining hands for a clean environment” took place in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, on May 12.
The 11th Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources (SWR) took place on May 9 with the participation of over 240 delegates, scholars, and representatives of the private sector and non-governmental organisations relating to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Producing green hydrogen from offshore wind power is seen as key to helping Vietnam achieve its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.
