Vietnam’s commitments reiterated at UNSC’s open debate on climate change
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, emphasised the strong commitments made by Vietnam at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-26), while attending the UN Security Council (UNSC)’s open debate on climate change, peace and security on June 13.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, PermanentRepresentative of Vietnam to the United Nations, emphasised the strongcommitments made by Vietnam at the 26th United Nations Climate ChangeConference (COP-26), while attending the UN Security Council (UNSC)’s open debate on climatechange, peace and security on June 13.
The event waschaired by Minister ofClimate Change and Environment Mariam Almheiri of the United ArabEmirates (UAE) – the UNSC Chair in June.
AmbassadorGiang said climate changeis a multidimensional challenge that impacts the environment, economy andsociety, while also acting as an amplifier of risks to global peace andsecurity. It potentially exacerbates tensions in conflict-affected areas,create conditions for the development of terrorism, and affect the livelihoodsand well-being of people, particularly women and children. Climate change canalso disrupt food security and water resources, and in extreme cases, lead tointernational conflicts due to competition for scarce resources.
He affirmedthat the UNSC, with its responsibility to maintain global peace and security,needs to continue promoting its climate change agenda.
The UNSCshould adopt a comprehensive approach to addressing the root causes ofconflicts, striking a balance between traditional and non-traditional securitychallenges, and incorporating climate change risk analysis into the functionsand mandates of peacekeeping and special political missions, he said, addingthat the UNSC should support and work closely with relevant mechanisms such asthe UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement whileenhancing cooperation with national and regional climate change initiatives toeffectively and appropriately respond to emerging issues and situations.
ReiteratingVietnam's recommendations at the UNSC to establish a comprehensive database onthe multidimensional impacts of climate change, Giang vowedto continue actively joining in discussions and initiatives related to climatechange, including the UN Climate Ambition Summit and the COP-28 in the UAElater this year.
Delegates atthe event said nine out of 16 countries most vulnerable to climatechange are facing conflicts and require the presence of the UN peacekeeping orspecial political missions.
🎉 Opinionsemphasised the need to further leverage the role of the UNSC and enhance thecapacity of the UN missions to better assess the security risks posed byclimate change. This would serve as a basis for the UNSC to address conflictsmore effectively and build peace./.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued a plan on solutions to realise Vietnam’s commitment to cutting emissions to net zero by 2050 announced at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in the UK in 2021.
The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) provides important financial and technological solutions and should also be a target for the implementation of Power Development Plan VIII, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has said.
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), has recently convened a regional consultation on business and human rights, environment and climate change.
Climate change, a rising population and excessive exploitation of groundwater are putting pressure on the clean water supplies of Ho Chi Minh City, experts have warned.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.