Issue 2 | June 2019
Dear Reader,
please find enclosed the “BMU IKI Viet Nam Newsletter”, edited in June 2019. It contains recent climate- and environment-related news and information about the project portfolio of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) in Viet Nam, financed by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU).
We wish you an interesting read!
Best regards,
Anna Pia Schreyoegg
on behalf of the IKI-Interface in Viet Nam
Develop a National Programme for Transition to Electric Transport Vehicles
The summary report on “Developing a National Program for Transition to Electric Transport in Viet Nam” outlines a strategic framework to shift the country’s transport sector towards electric vehicles (EVs). It underscores the urgency of this transition, as road transport accounts for over 85% of…
Viet Nam seeks cooperation in energy technology with Germany and France
Specifically, the delegation met with the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany (BMWK), the Central Innovation Programme for SMEs (ZIM), and the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce Abroad (AHK) to discuss policies on innovation and technology transfer in Germany, as…
Green Cooling Initiative III: Advancing the transformation of refrigerants towards sustainable cooling in Viet Nam
In 2019, by ratifying the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, Viet Nam committed to phasing down Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) - synthetic gases commonly used in cooling and refrigeration, which are a rapidly growing source of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to global warming. According to the…
NDC 3.0 Regional Forum Asia: Paving the Way for the Next Generation of Climate Commitments
The NDC 3.0 Regional Forum Asia, held in Bangkok from September 30 to October 1, 2024, convened policymakers, climate experts, and representatives from various sectors. The forum focused on advancing the development of the next generation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement…
Notifications On: Timely Climate Alerts Boost Farmers’ Resilience Across Viet Nam’s Mekong River Delta
In Viet Nam’s Mekong River Delta, farmers are receiving valuable information in the form of Agro-Climatic Bulletins. The Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT was the sole international organisation recognised by the Vietnamese government for expanding these services to reach over 270,000 farmers. Enabling hundreds of…
Cô On and Hòn Yến Fishing Village’s Shift to Green Tourism
On the windswept shores of Phú Yên, as the sun rises over the horizon, gentle rays cast a golden glow upon the shimmering coral reefs beneath the crystal-clear waters of Hòn Yến. The deep blue ocean, infused with the salt-laden breeze, enfolds the island and…
Viet Nam seeks cooperation in energy technology with Germany and France
Specifically, the delegation met with the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany (BMWK), the Central Innovation Programme for SMEs (ZIM), and the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce Abroad (AHK) to discuss policies on innovation and technology transfer in Germany, as…
Green Cooling Initiative III: Advancing the transformation of refrigerants towards sustainable cooling in Viet Nam
In 2019, by ratifying the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, Viet Nam committed to phasing down Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) - synthetic gases commonly used in cooling and refrigeration, which are a rapidly growing source of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to global warming. According to the…
Notifications On: Timely Climate Alerts Boost Farmers’ Resilience Across Viet Nam’s Mekong River Delta
In Viet Nam’s Mekong River Delta, farmers are receiving valuable information in the form of Agro-Climatic Bulletins. The Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT was the sole international organisation recognised by the Vietnamese government for expanding these services to reach over 270,000 farmers. Enabling hundreds of…
Launch of the Mekong Delta’s Sand Budget
In the center of the Mekong Delta, the IKI funded Sustainable Sand Management in the Mekong Delta Project (IKI SMP), managed by WWF-Viet Nam and Viet Nam Dike and Disaster Management Authority (VDDMA), proudly announced the results of the first ever delta-wide Sand Budget for…
Cô On and Hòn Yến Fishing Village’s Shift to Green Tourism
On the windswept shores of Phú Yên, as the sun rises over the horizon, gentle rays cast a golden glow upon the shimmering coral reefs beneath the crystal-clear waters of Hòn Yến. The deep blue ocean, infused with the salt-laden breeze, enfolds the island and…
