Vietnam speaks on behalf of the Core Group on the Resolution on Human Rights and Climate Change at the 56th Session of the Human Rights Council

Ensuring sustainable livelihoods, especially for vulnerable groups affected by climate change, is a top priority for developing countries.

Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN, WTO and other international organizations in Geneva, speaks at the meeting. (Source: VNA)

On July 1, within the framework of the 56th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UN) in Geneva, Switzerland, Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN, WTO and other international organizations in Geneva, spoke on behalf of the Core Group on the Resolution on Human Rights and Climate Change, including Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines, at the discussion session on the topic of ensuring sustainable livelihoods against the impacts of climate change.

Ambassador Mai Phan Dung affirmed that ensuring sustainable livelihoods, especially for vulnerable groups affected by climate change, is a top priority for developing countries.

Climate change and extreme weather events are increasingly causing great damage to homes, ecosystems, and infrastructure, while weakening the economy and affecting the enjoyment of basic human rights, especially for vulnerable groups.

Calling on the international community to strengthen cooperation to effectively address the impacts of climate change on people's livelihoods, the Ambassador also called for the effective operation of the Loss and Damage Fund established at COP 28 to provide necessary financial resources for communities affected by climate change, especially in developing countries.

The Ambassador suggested some solutions to address these challenges, including implementing people-first policies, empowering local communities through education, resources and adaptation strategies; promoting sustainable practices in agriculture and fisheries to ensure food security and sustainable livelihoods; and integrating climate adaptation into social protection programs to enhance the resilience of vulnerable populations.

Overview of the meeting.

In addition, speaking at the dialogue session with the Special Rapporteur on human rights and climate change on July 2, Ambassador Mai Phan Dung asked the Special Rapporteur to clarify the effectiveness of integrating linkages between fields of activity into climate change policies and how to replicate good practices to ensure meaningful participation of vulnerable groups in climate change activities.

At the same time, the Ambassador asked the Special Rapporteur to propose solutions to enhance coordination among relevant parties to promote and protect human rights in the context of climate change.

Responding to climate change is one of Vietnam's top priorities. Vietnam has adopted many policies and action plans to respond to climate change; and has also made strong international commitments on this issue, including a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions towards a net zero emissions target by 2050.

At the UN Human Rights Council, Vietnam is a member of the Core Group, together with Bangladesh and the Philippines, introducing the annual resolution on climate change and human rights. At the 56th session of the Human Rights Council, Vietnam will chair the Core Group on behalf of the Council and introduce this resolution on the topic of a just transition.

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