Vietnam attends seventh Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Dang Hoang An shared Vietnam’s roadmap to form electricity and energy markets towards efficient and sustainable power development at the seventh Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) that took place virtually on March 16.
Themed “Energiewende – Towards Climate Neutrality,” the the seventh Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) draws politicians, policy makers and experts from 50 countries and territories (Photo: VNA)
Belin (VNA) – Deputy Minister of Industry andTrade Dang Hoang An shared Vietnam’s roadmap to form electricity and energymarkets towards efficient and sustainable power development at the seventh BerlinEnergy Transition Dialogue (BETD) that took place virtually on March 16.
The official underlined the significance of the expansion ofrenewable energy to provide power to the national power system, as well as theimportance of advanced technology to meet the demand of distribution, operationand management of the system.
Themed “Energiewende – Towards Climate Neutrality,” the two-dayevents drew politicians, policy makers and experts from 50 countries andterritories, including US Climate Envoy John Kerry and Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm whoparticipated in the dialogue for the first time.
Participants discussed strategies to restructure the globalenergy system aiming to promote the energy transition.
German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass and Minister of EconomicAffairs and Energy Peter Altmaier highlighted the significance of successfulimplementation of energy transition amid great global support. This may becomea motivation for renovation and sustainable growth.
Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Europe wants tobecome the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. And last December, EU leadersagreed to a greenhouse gas emission reduction target of at least 55 percent by2030. The first ever European Climate Law will hopefully soon come into force.And all of this is part of Europe’s commitment to deliver on the ParisAgreement, she said.
The EU will have to invest around EUR 350 billionmore per year in the energy system in the coming decade to make it sustainable,she said.
During the event, officials from Germany, US, Canada, Italyand EU will discuss the possibility of trans-Atlantic cooperation in energytransition policies.
Held annually by Germany’s Federal Ministry of EconomicAffairs and Energy from 2015, the dialogue aims to promote the development ofgreen energy resources and the efficient use of energy in the world./.
Energy ministers of ASEAN countries and partners have affirmed their commitment to pursue sustainable post-pandemic economic recovery measures by strengthening partnerships and renovation to ensure energy security, transformation, and recovery.
The second phase of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) for the 2021-2025 period was adopted during the 38th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AEM 38) on November 20.
The Trilateral Vietnam-US-Japan Commercial Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Forum took place on December 2 to advance shared energy goals, the US Department of State announced on its website on December 3.
The World Bank (WB), acting on behalf of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), has signed a 11.3-million-USD grant with the State Bank of Vietnam to support the development of a commercial financing market for industrial energy efficiency investments.
Mariam Sherman, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, said the World Bank remains committed to working with the Vietnamese government to develop the next phase of climate resilience and transformation for the Mekong Delta.
Under the directive, the PM instructed relevant agencies to regularly inspect, supervise and proactively implement disaster prevention, response and rescue measures in line with their assigned roles and mandates, ensuring readiness, avoiding passivity or delays, and maintaining operational continuity amid ongoing political and administrative restructuring at levels.
According to Dr. Vu Anh Tuan, Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Space Centre and head of the project, this is the first study in Vietnam to simultaneously employ Sentinel-2 satellite data, advanced machine learning algorithms, and the Google Earth Engine (GEE) cloud computing platform to model and monitor key seawater quality parameters.
The Deposit Return System is seen as a potential instrument for effectively advancing Vietnam’s vision of a circular economy, as outlined in Article 142 of the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection.
The figures were highlighted in a Pre-Feasibility Study on a DRS tailored for single-use beverage packaging in Vietnam, conducted by Eunomia Research & Consulting.
Young people should not view AI as salvation but rather as a tool under human control. Young creators should focus on learning and accumulating practical knowledge, using AI as a tool to carry out artistic projects in the most effective and cost-efficient manner.
Saigon Hi-Tech Park’s ambitious 50% renewable energy goal far exceeds the city’s 15% target, positioning the park as a trailblazing “living lab” for sustainable energy solutions.
Vietnam's economic losses from natural disasters are estimated to account for 1 to 1.5% of GDP annually - a steep price that will continue to rise unless the country takes strong action.
Wutip, the first storm in the East Sea so far this year, has wreaked havoc across central Vietnam, claiming lives, displacing residents, and causing widespread damage to houses, crops, and infrastructure, the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control reported as of 6:30 pm on June 13.
The tremor occurred at 7:39:46 am (Hanoi time), with the epicentre located at latitude 14.924°N and longitude 108.236°E, at a depth of approximately 8.1 kilometres. The natural disaster risk level was classified as 0 – the lowest on the scale.
Addressing a session on “Accelerating Financing for Resilience: Tailored Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction,” Deputy Minister Hiep emphasised Vietnam's proposal in building sustainable financing in response to natural disasters, which aligns with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction's goals.
Vietnam has demonstrated its strong commitments by participating in global sustainable development forums, signing multiple free trade agreements, and attracting support from international partners for the implementation of the SDGs.
The fight against plastic pollution could not succeed through isolated efforts, but it must be a collective endeavour involving the entire political system, businesses, citizens, and the international community, said Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy.
Lang Son Global Geopark, with its outstanding geological values, cultural heritage, and unique natural landscapes, represents a valuable addition to UNESCO’s global geoparks system.
In 2019, Quang Ninh became one of the first localities in Vietnam to launch a province-wide campaign against plastic waste, mobilising the participation of the political system, the business sector, and the general public. Other localities—such as Hai Phong, Da Nang, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City—have also effectively implemented waste-sorting initiatives at source, along with models for plastic-free markets and urban areas.
This year’s World Oceans Day on June 8 is themed 'Wonderful Oceans: Sustaining What Sustains Us', while World Environment Day is on June 5 with the theme: 'Beat Plastic Pollution'.
According to Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment Le Huu Toan, a fire prevention and control plan has been in place since the dry season began, including round-the-clock patrols and rapid-response teams to snuff out fires before they could spread.
Renowned artists including Ha Anh Tuan, Den Vau, and Phan Manh Quynh, along with many directors and attendees, took part in planting hundreds of rare tree species such as mun (Diospyros mun) and cho chi (Parashorea chinensis) in the Thung Bong area of the Cuc Phuong National Park, contributing to forest ecosystem restoration.
Themed “Energiewende – Towards Climate Neutrality,” the the seventh Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) draws politicians, policy makers and experts from 50 countries and territories (Photo: VNA) 
