Vietnam Green Growth Strategy Approved

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung recently approved the National Green Growth Strategy with an aim to switch to a low-carbon economy.

 

The document sets a number of targets for improving the environmental situation in the country between now and 2020, with a vision reaching even further ahead. It is hoped that GHG emissions will decrease by between 8 and 10 per cent in that time, compared to levels recorded in 2010, and reduce energy consumption on GDP by 1 - 1.5 per cent a year.

 

As energy-related activities are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, a target has been set decreasing the amount coming from this source by 10 to 20 per cent before 2020. By 2030, greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced by at least 1.5 - 2 per cent a year.

 

Another important goal is to foster a green lifestyle and sustainable consumption pattern. By 2020, 50 per cent of technologies apply clean production and 50 per cent of cities are rated green.