Vietnam Establishes Advisory Council for Committee on Climate Change

Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) set up the Advisory Council for the National Committee on Climate Change on Jan 22, bringing together leading local scientists in areas related to climate change assessment and relief and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The council will consult with the National Committee on Climate Change during the design of policies and application of advanced science and technology to cope with climate change in accordance with Vietnam’s socio-economic development strategies, said Deputy Minister Tran Hong Ha. As one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, Vietnam is highly aware that mitigating the effects of climate change and preventing accompanying natural disasters is vital to the country’s sustainable development, he said. The country has deployed numerous measures and policies to tackle climate change and boost green energy development at home while also working together with the international community to reduce global climate change impacts and protect the environment, he noted. (Vietnam News Jan 23)