The Ba Tri reservoir in Ba Tri District, Ben Tre Province, is a project to combat droughts and salinity intrusion in the province. Vietnam needs US$35 billion to combat climate change in the next decade - PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Vietnam needs to mobilize an additional US$35 billion to respond to climate change in the next decade, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. … [Read more...] about Vietnam needs US$35 billion to combat climate change in next decade: PM
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Vietnam needs $35 bln for climate change adaptation: PM
Increasing resilience among communities, industries and sectors against climate change, bolstering sustainable development, gender equality and poverty eradication, providing financial and technological support to developing countries and promoting multi-stakeholder partnerships for climate change adaptation would be key to tackle challenges posed by the climate crisis, he noted. … [Read more...] about Vietnam needs $35 bln for climate change adaptation: PM
Remarks by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at Climate Adaption Summit 2021
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has delivered an important message to the Climate Adaptation Summit (CAS) which took place virtually on January 25 and 26. Following is the full text of the remarks by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Earth, our shared home, is experiencing fierce tremors due to the severe impacts of climate change, putting the development and survival of various peoples and countries at risk. Such challenge has become an even greater burden, as the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermaths have diverted resources from climate action efforts. Today’s Summit is of great significance, as we join hands and march into the new decade for Earth – our beloved home, with a strong resolution, novel initiatives, and greater actions to advance climate adaptation, thereby contributing to the achievement of the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Ladies and gentlemen, According to the World Bank, … [Read more...] about Remarks by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at Climate Adaption Summit 2021
Việt Nam vows to strengthen climate adaptation efforts, needs US$35 billion this decade
"Earth, our shared home, is experiencing fierce tremors due to the severe impacts of climate change, putting the development and survival of various peoples and countries at risk. Such challenge has become an even greater burden, as the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermaths have diverted resources from climate action efforts. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam vows to strengthen climate adaptation efforts, needs US$35 billion this decade