THE INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE INITIATIVE [IKI]
IKI DOCUMENT LIBRARY
Viet Nam has taken a practical step towards bolstering its climate action capabilities. The Department of Climate Change (DCC) of MONRE recently hosted a five-day training workshop titled "Implementing 2006 IPCC Guidelines and IPCC Inventory Software: Enhancing National GHG Emissions…
The IKI project “Cultivation of Energy Crops on Post-Mining Sites” aims to develop and test ways to cultivate biomass as a feedstock without competing for land or causing negative environmental impacts through land use change (LUC). While the first phase…
The 16th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) took place from 21 October to 1 November 2024 in Cali, Colombia. This marked the first COP since the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal…
At COP29, a key outcome was the agreement to extend the Enhanced Lima Work Programme on Gender (LWPG) and establish a new Gender Action Plan (GAP). Accordingly, countries agreed to mainstream gender responsiveness into policies and national climate programmes, as…
Viet Nam is a rapidly developing nation facing both population growth and the impact of climate change with over 99 million people and a high population density, Viet Nam's economic expansion and urbanization contribute to an escalating demand for cooling.…
When you look at a plastic shopping bag or a disposable coffee cup you buy on the way to work, have you ever considered their life cycle? Will they be neatly stored in our homes, awaiting recycling for future use—perhaps…
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has unveiled Decision 1191/QĐ-BGTVT dated 30/09/2024, a landmark initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Viet Nam's transport sector. The plan establishes specific, actionable measures to achieve the country's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)…
“Vietnam’s NDC outlines the financial requirements for each measure and actions, providing a solid foundation for further investment mechanisms. Linking policies to concrete investment strategies can guide international partners and private investors in supporting Vietnam’s climate goals. The IKI will…
11 Vietnamese youth ambassadors had the opportunity to participate in the study tour "Youth for Just Energy Transition: A global exchange", which took place in Berlin from June 3 to June 10 alongside German youth leaders. The study tour is…
The proportion of installed capacity of renewable energy, particularly wind and solar power, in Viet Nam’s power system has increased rapidly in recent years and will continue to be promoted following the objectives outlined in PDP8. The electricity system must…