Vietnam launches first direct renewable power deal
TTC Duc Hue 2 solar power plant and Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai Nguyen Co. (SEVT) began operating under the direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) mechanism through the national grid on June 1, marking the first practical implementation of the DPPA framework through Vietnam’s electricity market and expanding green power purchasing…
Vietnam, Indonesia launch new regulations for forest carbon projects
Vietnam’s rules say that revenue from forest-based carbon credits will be prioritised for forest protection and development, as well as community livelihoods. Indonesia has introduced a nesting framework to avoid double counting.
A green cooling initiative for net-zero by 2050
Efforts to implement the National Green Cooling Action Plan will contribute to ensuring energy security, promoting Vietnam’s resilience to the impacts of climate change, and helping Vietnam realise its net-zero goal by 2050, explains DO…
An effecitive partnership for carbon market
Mr. Tang The Cuong, Director General of the Department of Climate Change at the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, tells Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Phan Anh about Vietnam and Japan’s cooperation in the Joint…
Residents plant mangrove forests for livelihood, environmental protection
While awaiting assessments from authorities regarding the causes of mangrove loss, the community has banded together to restore the affected areas on their own.
Saint-Gobain promotes sustainable construction in Vietnam
Vietnam is promoting sustainable construction as a way to meet its net-zero commitments, but support from stakeholders remains crucial. Benoit Bazin, CEO of Saint-Gobain Group, a major player in the light and sustainable construction materials…
Vietnam takes steps towards net zero emissions
The issuance of the national plan on the implementation of the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use is another step taken by the Vietnamese Government towards achieving net…
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