Vietnamese concerned about climate change: HSBC survey By Thu Thuy - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – An HSBC Holdings Plc survey has found climate change as the number one concern for people in Vietnam. Over two-fifths (43%) of 1,000 Vietnamese respondents said climate change and how to respond to it are among their biggest concerns these days, according to HSBC’s Climate Confidence Monitor. The online survey – which was done by Lightspeed, one of the world’s leading online market research companies, in August and September 2010 – interviewed a minimum of 1,000 people in each of 15 markets. Vietnamese respondents demonstrated the strongest personal commitment to reduce climate change impacts. About 31% of respondents said they would make energy saving efforts at home, 29% would reduce home heating and air-conditioning, and 17% would recycle household waste. Large-scale government funded initiatives are highly expected with 53% of the surveyed people … [Read more...] about Vietnamese concerned about climate change: HSBC survey
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Deputy Chairman Le Truong Luu received and worked with Director of the Initiative Program for Global Climate Change Till Neet (German)
On October 3, at the Office of the Provincial People's Committee (PPC), Deputy Chairman Le Truong Luu hosted a reception to Mr. Till Neet, Director of the Initiative Program for Global Climate Change, German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety and his delegation. On behalf of the PPC, Mr. Luu expressed his pleasure to receive the delegation to Thua Thien Hue and highly appreciated nature conservation projects funded by the Initiative Program for Global Climate Change in the province, especially the SaoLa protection project. Thua Thien Hue PPC committed to speed up the SaoLa protection project effectively at the most in order to protect this valuable and rare animal as well as biodiversity. … [Read more...] about Deputy Chairman Le Truong Luu received and worked with Director of the Initiative Program for Global Climate Change Till Neet (German)
Ca Mau hosts projects to limit impact of climate change
Ca Mau province has been chosen to implement two projects to minimize the impact of climate change and preserve biological diversity, said Pham Khoi Nguyen, Minister for Natural Resources and Environment on September 10. Nguyen said that three sides of the province border the sea, which makes it vulnerable to sea-level rises due to climate change. Climate change and sea level rises not only effect the environment and socio-economic development, it also impacts biological diversity and natural resources in the province, he said. On the same day, the province’s Center of Environmental Technology presented two projects and hydrometeorology experts from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment contributed their ideas to help the center understand the impacts of sea level rises, possible disasters and flood tides. The experts also suggested building sea level and natural resource observations to collect data. Nguyen Xuan Cuong, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and … [Read more...] about Ca Mau hosts projects to limit impact of climate change
China, US agree to fight climate change, boost free trade
The US and China on Tuesday pledged to work together to fight climate change and promote free trade as part of a new era of closer cooperation between them. The two Pacific giants held a two-day in-depth meeting in Washington to map out the future of their relationship, which President Barack Obama said would shape the 21st century, AFP reports. US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said that both countries were committed to reviving the global economy and firmly opposing protectionism. He said the US and China had promised each other to treat foreign-owned firms operating in their markets on a par with domestic companies when awarding government contracts. Mr Geithner added that China had promised to raise domestic consumption and reduce its heavy reliance on exports. Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan reiterated Mr Geithner's remarks, saying that "both parties will strengthen cooperation to build a strong financial system to ensure stability in both countries and in the … [Read more...] about China, US agree to fight climate change, boost free trade
Netherlands suggests scenarios for climate change
CAN THO – Experts from the Netherlands suggested four socio-economic scenarios for climate change adaptation in the Mekong Delta at a seminar held in Can Tho on Monday. Dick Kevelam, chief expert of the Netherlands’ Mekong Delta Plan (MDP), suggested two scenarios focusing on “food security” and “agro-business” if agriculture is chosen as the backbone of the delta’s economy. Experts share their views at the seminar on strategies for sustainable development of Mekong Delta in the context of climate change held in Can Tho on Monday -Photo: Huynh Kim The first scenario will prioritize rice and seafood production. The second one will pay attention to value added in agro-business. On the other hand, if the Mekong Delta aims at economic diversification, the Dutch expert recommended two scenarios named “agricultural corridor” and “dual note”. While the former will focus on industry, the latter will stimulate economic … [Read more...] about Netherlands suggests scenarios for climate change