Tasks, solutions set to fulfill COP26 commitments

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh on July 25 signed a decision approving the project on tasks and solutions to implement outcomes of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).
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Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Le VanThanh on July 25 signed a decision approving the project on tasks and solutionsto implement outcomes of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference ofthe Parties (COP26).

The project targets activities to reduce greenhousegas emissions in such spheres as energy, transportation, construction materialproduction and agriculture, while stepping up waste treatment.

Commuters are encouraged to use electricity andgreen energy, and all of them should use biofuel E5 RON 92 by 2030. Meanwhile,greenhouse gas emissions in the energy industry will be cut by 32.6%;agriculture, 43%; and forestry and land use, 70%.

By 2030, renewable energy, including hydroelectricity,and wind, solar and biomass power, will account for at least 33% of the totalelectricity output, according to the project.

To that end, the project puts forth major tasks andsolutions, including the consolidation of mechanisms, policies and laws, andadministrative reform; renewable energy development; energy storage technologies;the reduction of gas emissions in transport and construction material production;green urban development; circular, low-carbon agriculture; the protection,preservation and sustainable use and development of forests; climate changeresponse; and scientific research and innovation.

The project also mentions the establishment of anational renewable energy centre, and the possibility for Vietnam to jointhe International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International SolarAlliance (ISA) to accelerate energy transition and mobilise funding for climatechange response and energy transition activities./.
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