UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Ramla Khalidi speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) This is a follow-up to an international workshopco-hosted by UNDP and the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in July on theclimate change impacts on the human rights enjoyment of the most vulnerable.
“Norway appreciates the work of UNDP and partners toenhance the understanding of the interdependence and interlinkages betweenclimate change and human rights,” said Deputy Ambassador of Norway to VietnamMette Møglestue.
“A clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is thefoundation of human life, and the protection of the environment is a necessaryprecondition for the enjoyment of human rights for present and futuregenerations”.
With the support by the Embassy of Norway, UNDPintroduced a new policy paper on impacts of climate change on human rights andhow to address the impacts.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) UNDP recommended policy makers and governmentauthorities at all levels to ensure that climate change adaptation andmitigation policies and measures, including the Just Energy Transition, areeffectively grounded on a human rights-based approach that put people’s rightsat the centre.
Addressing the discussion, UNDP ResidentRepresentative in Vietnam Ramla Khalidi offered reflections and recommendationsfor a more inclusive and rights-based approach to climate action in Vietnam toensure that no one is left behind.
“UNDP isdeeply committed to supporting stakeholders in Vietnam to ensure the planningfor climate change adaptation, mitigation, just energy transition andenvironmental protection, are aligned with human rights standards,” she said.
“UNDP is passionate about supporting Vietnam’scommitment to net-zero emissions by 2050 and getting there in an inclusive andparticipatory way that leaves no one behind.”/.
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