Finding Net Zero Solutions for the Southeast Region

NDO - On December 28, in Vung Tau city, the Ministry of Science and Technology coordinated with the People's Committee of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province to organize a scientific workshop "Implementing the Science and Technology Program to serve the goal of achieving zero net emissions in Vietnam for the Southeast region".

Attending the workshop were Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat, Minister of Science and Technology; Mr. Nguyen Van Tho, Chairman of the People's Committee of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province and representatives of provinces and cities in the Southeast region; representatives of research institutes, experts, scientists...

Speaking at the workshop, Minister Huynh Thanh Dat said that, thoroughly implementing the direction of the Government and the Prime Minister on implementing the Science and Technology Research Program to serve the goal of achieving zero net emissions in Vietnam, the Ministry of Science and Technology has coordinated with agencies, organizations, scientists and experts to urgently develop and issue a national science and technology program with code KC.16/24-30, to serve the goal of achieving zero net emissions in Vietnam.

Delegates exchanged on the sidelines of the workshop.

Net Zero will be the foundation and basis for creating breakthrough solutions in carbon capture and storage technology, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, moving towards a green economy, circular economy, enhancing and improving the quality of Vietnam's living environment; promoting technology development, innovation, creating jobs in the green technology industry; at the same time, enhancing competitiveness, promoting green growth and sustainable development in Vietnam.

Chairman of the People's Committee of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province Nguyen Van Tho stated that green development is a global trend and an inevitable development path for Vietnam in general and Ba Ria-Vung Tau province in particular.

“Businesses that have carefully prepared emission reduction plans will be more proactive in sustainable development, aiming to soon meet the roadmap to reduce emissions to Net Zero by 2050 as committed by the Government.”

The workshop "Implementing the Science and Technology Program to serve the goal of achieving zero net emissions in Vietnam for the Southeast Region" aims to provide arguments and scientific basis to propose the completion of mechanisms, policies, standards, and solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of State management related to the goal of achieving zero net emissions in Vietnam.

At the same time, research, apply and transfer advanced technology in industries and fields to contribute to management and inventory to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; develop green, clean, and circular technology; reduce consumption, shift and convert energy; research, develop and apply new materials, new, green, and renewable energy towards reducing emissions; recover, utilize and store carbon.

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