Climate change in vietnam

While Britain no longer holds much developing-country debt after forgiving most of it decades ago, as host of next year’s major U.N. climate summit it could put pressure on creditors in London’s financial center to participate in such swaps, he said. … [Read more...] about Debt swaps could free funds to tame climate, biodiversity and virus threats

In launching the Net Zero Carbon Emissions program, the company has joined together with organizations that have extensive experience in environmental initiatives. One such organisation is the Asian Institute of Technology in Vietnam (AIT-VN) who will analyse and confirm the assessment report of greenhouse gas emissions from the JTI Vietnam office. The company aims to reduce the carbon emissions of its office by 6 per cent against 2019. … [Read more...] about JTI Vietnam aims at Net Zero carbon emissions

The bloc built the ASEAN declaration on social work development, which prioritises social workers’ role in responding to formidable challenges like the coronavirus pandemic, Dung stressed. He went on by mentioning the ASEAN Declaration on Human Resources Development for the Changing World of Work adopted at the 36th ASEAN Summit, adding it focuses on the enormous impacts of technology changes, aging population, climate change and disease on employment and jobs, and outlines sufficient activities to ensure that ASEAN workers are well prepared in the “changing world of work”. The Vietnamese Government recently passed a 2.7 billion USD financial support package for workers and businesses affected by the pandemic, he said, adding his ministry is recommending the Government carry out more packages to help local firms to restore, maintain and develop production and business. Dung was invited to the meeting as Vietnam is playing the role of the ASEAN Chair this year. The … [Read more...] about Vietnam mitigates COVID-19 impact on employment

Dung also introduced highlights of the ASEAN Declaration on Human Resources Development for the Changing World of Work, which was adopted at the recent 36th ASEAN Summit hosted by Vietnam. The Declaration emphasizes the impact of technological advances, population aging, climate change and diseases on labour and employment issues, and put forward actions to be taken by ASEAN in response to the changing world of work. … [Read more...] about Vietnam shares COVID-19 response experience at G20 meeting

Jakarta (VNA) – Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Igor Driesmans has appreciated Vietnam’s efforts in hosting the 53rd ASEAN Ministers' Meeting and related meetings amid unprecedented challenges. “Vietnam has successfully managed to host a series of important ministerial meetings this year amid unprecedented challenges,” Ambassador Driesmans said in an interview recently granted to Vietnam News Agency correspondents following the closing of the ministerial meetings. The technical and logistical aspects of this undertaking are impressive, taking into account the fact that the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) membership spans four continents and multiple time zones, he said. The 27th ARF and the ASEAN-EU Post-Ministerial Conference took place at a time when Europe, Southeast Asia, and the entire global community are facing the COVID-19 pandemic. The fact that both meetings were successfully held – albeit … [Read more...] about EU Ambassador to ASEAN appreciates Vietnam’s efforts to host AMM 53, related meetings