The sustainable development goals are stipulated in Decision 622/QD-TTg, dated May 10, 2017 and the National Action Plan to implement the UN Agenda 2030 for sustainable development. The new decision set a roadmap to realize 17 sustainable development goals including (1) no poverty; (2) no hunger; (3) good health and well-being; (4) quality education; (5) gender equality; (6) clean water and sanitation; (7) affordable and clean energy; (8) decent work and economic growth; (9) industry renovation and infrastructure; (10) reduced inequalities; (11) sustainable cities and communities; (12) responsible consumption and production; (13) climate action; (14) life below water; (15) life on land; (16) peace, justice, and strong institutions; (17) partnerships for the goals. Regarding the goals on no poverty, no hunger, good health and well-being, the decision set a roadmap to fundamentally terminate hunger by 2020 and absolutely get rid of hunger by 2025. To fulfill the goal of raising 1.5 … [Read more...] about Roadmap on realization of sustainable development goals by 2030
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Vietnam accelerates implementation of sustainable development goals
Vietnam has gained a lot of significant achievements in SDG on poverty reduction (Illustrative image. Source VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam coordinated with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to hold a meeting in the central city of Da Nang on December 18 on realising challenges posed for Vietnam in the implementation of sustainable development goals (SDGs). The event is part of a conference themed “The National Assembly and sustainable development goals”. A wide range of issues were discussed at the meeting, such as climate change adaptation, poverty reduction and elimination, food security guarantee, sustainable agriculture development, gender equality, and female and youth empowerment. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Tuan Nhan said that Vietnam is considered one of the countries bearing the most brunt in terms of climate change impact. According to … [Read more...] about Vietnam accelerates implementation of sustainable development goals
VN confident to fulfill most of sustainable development goals by 2030
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (fourth from left) attends the National Conference on Sustainable Development, Ha Noi, July 7, 2018. Photo: VGP PM to attend national conference on sustainable development The Government chief affirmed Viet Nam’s consistent policy of pursuing growth and environmental protection. Over the past time, the Government has strictly handled serious environmental breakdowns while making endeavor to restructure the economy towards environmentally friendly one. The country also gained remarkable achievements in poverty reduction thanks to high growth and effective distribution policy, said PM Phuc, adding that about 7% of the Vietnamese population was multi-dimensionally poor by the end of 2017 and the average life expectancy increased to 73.5. PM Phuc pointed out that reform and innovations are the vital factors for sustainable development, affirming the Government will create all favorable conditions for citizens to boost innovations and pledge to protect property … [Read more...] about VN confident to fulfill most of sustainable development goals by 2030
PM to attend national conference on sustainable development
Photo: VGP The event will be organized by the National Council on Sustainable Development and Competitiveness Improvement, the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), and the World Bank (WB). Under the theme “Enhancing competitiveness, realizing sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the fourth Industrial Revolution”, the conference is expected to bring together about 600 representatives from ministries, industry, international organizations, embassies, experts in the field, and the business community. The ideas raised at the Conference will contribute to promoting the implementation of the action programs of the Government and the private sector, aiming to improve productivity and competitiveness towards sustainable development in the digital era. The conference will also discuss and disseminate up-to-date information on directions, plans, programs and initiatives that the Vietnamese Government, ministries, localities, and international organizations are … [Read more...] about PM to attend national conference on sustainable development
Vietnam contributes to sustainable development in Mekong River
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from April 4th-5th at the invitation of Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen (Photo: VNA) The event, themed “Joint Efforts and Partnership towards Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in the Mekong”, will create an opportunity for countries to review the operation of the MRC over the past four years and work to realise sustainable development goals. Vietnam has actively participated in regional and international organisations such as the MRC, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, the United Nations (UN), the World Water Forum (WWF), the Global Water Partnership (GWP) and the International Rivers (IR) as well as enhanced cooperation with department partners such as the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance effective … [Read more...] about Vietnam contributes to sustainable development in Mekong River