'Increasing wind, reducing coal' to fulfill COP26 commitments
(Chinhphu.vn) - At the National Environment Conference, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh said that the strong and responsible implementation of commitments at COP26 clearly demonstrates the determination of the Government and Prime Minister. Prime Minister in the matter of environmental protection and climate change.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh visited a model of Nha Trang weather radar station at the Exhibition of Achievements to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Photo VGP/Duc Tuan
This morning, August 4, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment held the 5th National Environment Conference. Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh attended and directed the Conference.
The major event of the natural resources and environment sector was attended by about 600 delegates from agencies of the Party, National Assembly, Vietnam Fatherland Front, ministries, branches, mass organizations at the central level; People's Committee, Department of Natural Resources and Environment 63 provinces and cities; universities, institutes, research centers and experts in the field of environment and representatives of a number of international organizations and experts operating in Vietnam.
Speaking at the conference, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh affirmed that Vietnam has paid great attention to environmental protection, an important issue related to people's life, health and the country's sustainable development. In parallel with economic targets, all levels and sectors have well implemented environmental targets. The economy is being strongly restructured, associated with the development of the digital economy, green economy, and circular economy in order to conserve and effectively use resources for development, protect the living environment and protect the environment. people's health. "In implementing the land planning, we have been consistent with the goal of preserving forest land, ensuring the goals set out by the Party Congress," the Deputy Prime Minister said about the results achieved by the natural resources and environment sector over time. past time. Besides, many projects on waste treatment, pollution remediation and environmental improvement are invested; the conservation of nature and biodiversity is focused; International cooperation is promoted in order to attract advanced technologies and techniques, important resources for environmental protection.
The Deputy Prime Minister learns about the model of the Nhon Trach 6 Industrial Park Wastewater Treatment Plant. Photo VGP/Duc Tuan
According to the Deputy Prime Minister, we are happy with the successes we have achieved, but we also need to objectively recognize and evaluate the great challenges facing environmental protection in the country from a global context such as climate change. climate, sea level rise, subsidence, various types of pollution from the consequences of industrialization, urbanization, and population growth. "The issue of environmental protection and combating climate change is a global issue, and also a national and people-wide issue, a very large field," the Deputy Prime Minister said.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh affirmed the view of the Party and State is not to sacrifice the environment in exchange for the economy, not to develop the economy simply without controlling the environment.
In fact, effective
The Prime Minister promulgated the National Strategy for Environmental Protection to 2030, with a Vision to 2050; National strategy on climate change for the period to 2050 with important tasks and solutions. At the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26), Vietnam made a strong commitment, affirming its determination and responsibility to the international community to achieve a sustainable development level. net emissions to "0" by 2050.
"We have implemented this commitment in a substantive and responsible manner, with specific goals, tasks and solutions," said the Deputy Prime Minister. Vietnam established a National Steering Committee to implement Vietnam's commitments at the COP26 Conference, headed by the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, and members of the Steering Committee are Ministers and members. Government, leaders of many ministries, branches and agencies.
Deputy Prime Minister learns about water treatment model. Photo VGP/Duc Tuan
The Prime Minister has approved the Scheme on tasks and solutions to implement COP26 results, clearly defining key tasks and solutions for effective implementation by ministries, branches and localities. Accordingly, reducing emissions and responding to climate change is a huge issue, related to many fields, such as the development of renewable energy, the development of a circular industry, the application of high technology, and mobility. moving factories out of city centers and urban areas, attracting environmentally friendly investment projects, developing public transport, limiting personal vehicles to reduce emissions...
Power planning VIII is a testament to Vietnam's determination
Regarding energy conversion, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the process of developing and completing the Power Plan VIII, which is currently in the process of approval, is a demonstration of the Government's high determination to implement COP26 commitments. . The Government and the Prime Minister have spent dozens of meetings over the past year to review and finalize this Master Plan to reduce fossil energy, reduce coal power to limit environmental pollution. Through the review, it is expected to reduce about 20,000 MW of coal power with dozens of projects, and increase the energy ratio renewables such as hydroelectricity, solar power, and offshore wind power.
The Deputy Prime Minister listened to an introduction about the multi-purpose drone system of the Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change. Photo VGP/Duc Tuan
Not only the energy sector, the Deputy Prime Minister stated, planning and planning organization are also very important in terms of environmental protection because these plans relate to green areas in urban areas. "Localities and sectors must pay great attention to setting aside a lot of land for green trees in accordance with the Law on Planning as well as the standards and criteria set out," the Deputy Prime Minister took for example the area of green trees in the city. urban areas must account for 16%. No local adjustment of planning for areas where green trees are planned for housing, commercial business. The Deputy Prime Minister also noted the review of projects and factories in urban areas to gradually relocate.
"Special attention should be paid to training human resources for the environment sector," said the Deputy Prime Minister, adding that the speed of science and technology development is getting higher and higher, requiring more and more science and technology application, while human resources limited.
The Deputy Prime Minister visits a model of a house against floods. Photo VGP/Duc Tuan
Another issue that the Deputy Prime Minister reminded ministries, branches and localities to prioritize is to spend budget resources for environmental protection. This is the "bait" capital to attract social resources to develop this field.
"Today's national conference on the environment is an opportunity for us to share experiences, strengthen connectivity and coordination, and strongly promote cooperation in environmental protection," the Deputy Prime Minister expressed his hope. We hope that the important results at the Conference will be an important premise for us to join hands to contribute to the well implementation of specific actions in environmental protection.
Deputy Prime Minister: The issue of environmental protection and combating climate change is a global issue as well as a national and people-wide issue. Photo VGP/Duc Tuan
Vietnam needs 330-370 billion USD to reach net zero emissions target
Commenting at the conference, Ms. Caitlin Wiesen, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program - UNDP in Vietnam, said that reducing emissions to zero in less than 30 years can be a difficult task. especially when Vietnam simultaneously strives to become a high-income country by 2045.
However, in the past Vietnam has demonstrated its ability to achieve important goals in a short period of time, such as economic policies during the Doi Moi process that lifted 40 million Vietnamese out of poverty in less than a year. full two decades," admitted Mrs. Caitlin Wiesen. In recent years, Vietnam has become one of the leading countries in solar energy production.
According to Ms. Caitlin Wiesen, Vietnam is estimated to need US$330-370 billion to achieve its net zero emissions target by 2050. This requires both domestic and international public and private financing, in which FDI and private capital play an essential role to support this goal. “Vietnam needs an innovative climate finance strategy to facilitate green financial flows from all sources of investment and development,” she commented.
Photo: VGP/Duc Tuan
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha said that Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's strong declaration of net zero emissions by 2050 at COP26 demonstrates the determination and political commitment of the country. Vietnam in addressing serious global challenges in terms of climate, environment, and deterioration of ecosystems, towards the goal of a healthy planet; at the same time take advantage of the opportunity to put our country on the "green" path, realizing the goal of becoming a high-income developed country by 2045.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's selection of the theme of this year's Conference is "Harmonizing economic development and environmental protection towards a circular economy and sustainable development" as a strong call for gathering and solidarity to protect the environment, prevent the degradation of biodiversity for a life in harmony with nature and for a more sustainable future.
"Green transformation based on green economy, circular economy, low-carbon economy, digital economy is the way for us to bring the country to sustainable development and improve the quality of life for the people," the Minister said. Tran Hong Ha said.
