 Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA) |
Speaking at an online conference to announce the outcomes of COP26, Minister Ha said that Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made strong commitments to working closely with the international community in climate change response. He said COP26’s success is reflected in the adoption of the Glasgow Agreement and many other breakthrough pledges on this issue.
'In 2021, the world community took greater action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. The Prime Minister’s pledges at COP26 reflect Vietnam’s strong political determination and commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emission by 2050, reducing methadone gas emission by 2030, and shifting from coal power to clean energy in order to move from fossil energy use. Vietnam’s commitments have received international praise,' said Minister Ha.
UK Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward and representatives of international organizations praised Vietnam’s contributions to COP26 and pledged to work closely with Vietnam to realize these commitments and implement the Nationally-Determined Contribution.
 Caitlin Wiesen, Chief Resident Representative of the UNDP in Vietnam addresses the event |
Caitlin Wiesen, Chief Resident Representative of the UNDP in Vietnam says, 'UNDP is pleased to work with MONRE, the Italian and the UK embassies to promote the voice and contributions of Vietnam for COP26. UN’s new report titled “Analysis of international experience and formulating and implementing climate change strategies in the global context” has been released. We hope you find this recommendation useful for accelerating actions to meet the national net-zero carbon target by 20250 here in Vietnam.'