THE INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE INITIATIVE [IKI]
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Issue 23 | March 2025
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We are pleased to present the first volume of the IKI Viet Nam Newsletter for 2025 highlighting the latest climate and biodiversity actions, the country is undertaking to respond to the challenges of climate change. This edition covers a wide range of climate and biodiversity topics including updated electricity supply strategy, MRV for the livestock sector, key findings from the CBD COP16 resumed session, carbon market development, greenhouse gas monitoring in the transport sector, etc.
In addition, this volume features updates on the activities and achievements of IKI projects in Viet Nam. We would like to extend our congratulations on the successful conclusion of the CarBi II project which made significant impacts to both biodiversity conservation and the well-being of local communities in Central Viet Nam.
We are also excited to announce the launch of the IKI Viet Nam website, a comprehensive knowledge exchange platform among IKI implementers in Viet Nam. We hope this website will support your climate works and look forward to your contributions to enhance its variety and inclusivity.
We hope you enjoy reading this issue.
Daniel Herrmann
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Coal and Climate Change: Prime Minister and MOIT adjust electricity supply strategy
Climate change and funding challenges are putting pressure on Viet Nam’s electricity supply. The Ministry of Industry and Transport (MOIT) and the prime minister are adjusting the power supply strategy with an update to the 8th National Power Development Plan (PDP8) and ad hoc measures, including…
Two Circulars on MRV for the Livestock Sector Came into Effect in Early 2025
In December 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) promulgated two circulars that provide technical guidance and cost-norm for the measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) in the livestock sector. The regulations become valid in early 2025. MRV (Measurement, reporting and verification) is a comprehensive…
Key Outcomes of the CBD COP16 Resumed Session – Opportunities for Viet Nam
The sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) was held in two in-person sessions: the first session taking place in Cali, Colombia, in late 2024 and the second session concluding in Rome, Italy, from 25-27 February…
Decision 232: Next Steps for Viet Nam’s Carbon Market Development
In January, the Prime Minister issued Decision 232/QD-TTg, which outlines a roadmap for carbon trading, assigning roles to key government agencies and financial institutions. The decision further specifies provisions of Decree No.06/2022/ND-CP and updates the implementation timeline, with the pilot phase scheduled to run from…
New E-Learning Course on Nature-Based Solutions in Vietnamese
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) leverage ecosystems and biodiversity to address challenges like water and food security, human health, disaster risk management, and climate change. By protecting natural habitats such as forests, wetlands, and marine areas, NbS not only enhance biodiversity but also fosters community engagement, strengthening…
Viet Nam’s 2023 Updated Grid Emission Factor signifies lower electricity emissions
Viet Nam is making significant efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition towards renewable energy sources. The Department of Climate Change (DCC) has recently announced a lowered grid emission factor for Viet Nam in 2023, showing progress in decarbonising the electricity supply. Changes in…
Prime Minister’s plan to meet the Glasgow COP’s “Global Coal to Clean Power Transition Statement” calls for JETP contribution
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a plan to mobilise domestic and international resources for power sector development and the end of coal power, calling for international cooperation and support of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). To implement the Glasgow commitment on coal…
Viet Nam Strengthens Greenhouse Gas Monitoring in Transport with New Circular
The Ministry of Transport of Viet Nam has issued Circular No. 63/2024/TT-BGTVT, outlining technical regulations for Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and inventory in the transport sector. This circular, effective from 15 February 2025, marks a significant step in Viet…
Nexus of Gender and Waste Management and Case Study in Da Lat, Vietnam
The concept of social inclusion originated in the mid-20th century, in which gender equality was one of the important movements. It refers to the process of improving people’s ability and opportunity to access and use social services on equal terms, regardless of their age, ability, ethnicity,…
Voice of Viet Nam’s Commitment to Tackle Climate Change
The year 1906 marked a crucial moment in global communications when the first voice and music signals were transmitted over the radio. Since then, radio has become a powerful medium - a heritage of sound and a timeless channel for delivering trusted information, enhancing diverse…
Earth Hour 2025: Thousands of Young Families Support Net-Zero
Hanoi, March 22, 2025 – This year’s Earth Hour event at Hoan Kiem Lake was more than just a call to turn off the lights - it was a vibrant celebration of community action for sustainability. Families, students, and businesses came together in a festival…
Assessing the Potential for Growing Energy Crops Without Competing with Food Production: The Example of Marginal Land in Viet Nam
The IKI project “Cultivation of Energy Crops on Post-Mining Sites (CPEP)” has demonstrated that the cultivation of energy crops on post-mining sites is feasible despite challenging growing conditions. It also offers clear co-benefits such as improved soil quality, which can support the economic or ecological…
CarBi II’s Lasting Impact And The Road Ahead
For the past six years, deep in the Central Annamites, forest guards have patrolled dense forests, communities have come together to protect their lands, and governments have united to safeguard biodiversity and natural ecosystems. This is the legacy of the Carbon and Biodiversity Conservation (CarBi II) Project,…
The Forest Guardians
“We're not just protecting trees, we're protecting our own future, our children's future, and the future of many others.” At the foot of Muong Chieng Mountain, where a small stream murmurs through endless forests, people share the story of the journey of the Ke village’s…
OECM Publication: Expanding Conservation Beyond Protected Areas in Viet Nam
Viet Nam is embracing to strengthen biodiversity conservation beyond traditional protected areas and achieve the 30×30 global target under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Definition of OECM (CBD/COP/DEC/14/8) A geographically defined area other than a Protected Area, which is governed and managed in ways that…
