Since 2017, the Vietnamese Government has issued a number of priority policies to develop renewable energy to boost production and attract domestic and foreign investment, heard a workshop in Hanoi on September 17.
Hanoi (VNA) – Since 2017, theVietnamese Government has issued a number of priority policies to developrenewable energy to boost production and attract domestic and foreigninvestment, heard a workshop in Hanoi on September 17.
As a result, in just two years, the proportionof renewable energy in the national electricity structure has increased rapidlyto more than 9 percent with wind power and solar power being the two mainsources.
These are positive changes that show theGovernment and people's efforts to reduce dependence on traditional forms ofenergy to protect the environment and promote Vietnam’s sustainabledevelopment, said Pham Ngoc Linh, Director of the Department of Science and Technologyunder the Party Central Commission for Popularisation and Education.
The important thing is to gradually improve thetransition from fossil fuels to renewable energy resources, he added.
According to Le Hai Dang, head of the strategydepartment from the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), 50 percent of electricityused in Vietnam at present are generated from coal-fired plants.
In the past eight months, the country generated2.8 billion kWh of electricity from renewable energy, surpassing the yearlyestimate by 6 percent.
To ensure power supply through 2025, the EVN hasproposed the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Industry and Trade continueencouraging the development of renewable energy projects according to thefeed-in-tariff (FIT) pricing mechanism.
The workshop is part of the Vietnam RenewableEnergy Week, which is running in Hanoi and the Mekong Delta province of AnGiang from September 17 to 20./.
The Live and Learn Environmental Education in collaboration with the Vietnam Initiative for Energy Transition (VIETSE) organised a seminar to promote sustainable use of energy in Hanoi on August 24.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 28 for German Deputy Ambassador to Vietnam Bjorn Koslowski and some businesses from Germany who came to explore investment opportunities in renewable energy.
The first phase of Nhi Ha solar power plant was inaugurated on September 10 in Nhi Ha commune, Thuan Nam district, the south central coastal province of Ninh Thuan.
Vietnam Renewable Energy Week 2019 was launched in Hanoi on September 17 as part of efforts to implement the Government’s policies on renewable energy development.
Mariam Sherman, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, said the World Bank remains committed to working with the Vietnamese government to develop the next phase of climate resilience and transformation for the Mekong Delta.
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According to Dr. Vu Anh Tuan, Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Space Centre and head of the project, this is the first study in Vietnam to simultaneously employ Sentinel-2 satellite data, advanced machine learning algorithms, and the Google Earth Engine (GEE) cloud computing platform to model and monitor key seawater quality parameters.
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Vietnam's economic losses from natural disasters are estimated to account for 1 to 1.5% of GDP annually - a steep price that will continue to rise unless the country takes strong action.
Wutip, the first storm in the East Sea so far this year, has wreaked havoc across central Vietnam, claiming lives, displacing residents, and causing widespread damage to houses, crops, and infrastructure, the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control reported as of 6:30 pm on June 13.
The tremor occurred at 7:39:46 am (Hanoi time), with the epicentre located at latitude 14.924°N and longitude 108.236°E, at a depth of approximately 8.1 kilometres. The natural disaster risk level was classified as 0 – the lowest on the scale.
Addressing a session on “Accelerating Financing for Resilience: Tailored Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction,” Deputy Minister Hiep emphasised Vietnam's proposal in building sustainable financing in response to natural disasters, which aligns with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction's goals.
Vietnam has demonstrated its strong commitments by participating in global sustainable development forums, signing multiple free trade agreements, and attracting support from international partners for the implementation of the SDGs.
The fight against plastic pollution could not succeed through isolated efforts, but it must be a collective endeavour involving the entire political system, businesses, citizens, and the international community, said Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy.
Lang Son Global Geopark, with its outstanding geological values, cultural heritage, and unique natural landscapes, represents a valuable addition to UNESCO’s global geoparks system.
In 2019, Quang Ninh became one of the first localities in Vietnam to launch a province-wide campaign against plastic waste, mobilising the participation of the political system, the business sector, and the general public. Other localities—such as Hai Phong, Da Nang, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City—have also effectively implemented waste-sorting initiatives at source, along with models for plastic-free markets and urban areas.
This year’s World Oceans Day on June 8 is themed 'Wonderful Oceans: Sustaining What Sustains Us', while World Environment Day is on June 5 with the theme: 'Beat Plastic Pollution'.
According to Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment Le Huu Toan, a fire prevention and control plan has been in place since the dry season began, including round-the-clock patrols and rapid-response teams to snuff out fires before they could spread.
Renowned artists including Ha Anh Tuan, Den Vau, and Phan Manh Quynh, along with many directors and attendees, took part in planting hundreds of rare tree species such as mun (Diospyros mun) and cho chi (Parashorea chinensis) in the Thung Bong area of the Cuc Phuong National Park, contributing to forest ecosystem restoration.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
