# Vietnam still has a long way to go in its journey towards climate resilience

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/opinion/151037-vietnam-still-has-a-long-way-to-go-in-its-journey-towards-climate-resilience
- Published: 2024-07-13T12:12:58+07:00
- Author: News Desk

**Vietnam faces high climate risk, rapid GHG emissions growth, and needs stronger
adaptation measures. Key strategies include focusing on vulnerable areas, phasing
out coal, deploying green technologies, and enhancing international cooperation.**

Vietnam is making strides in its climate resilience journey, but significant challenges
remain. The country is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its geographical
features, such as its long coastline and numerous river basins, which expose it 
to typhoons, sea-level rise, and floods. Rapid economic growth has also led to a
marked increase in greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.

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## Vietnam’s Climate Vulnerability

Vietnam is among the world’s most hazard-prone nations due to climate change. The
country experiences one of the highest natural disaster risks, ranking fourth in
the ASEAN+3 region and significantly above the global average. Vietnam’s susceptibility
is worsened by its geographical structure—long, densely populated coastlines and
multiple transboundary river basins, which are exposed to typhoons, sea-level rise,
and floods, making it highly vulnerable to extreme weather conditions fueled by 
climate change.

To strengthen its climate resilience, Vietnam has implemented various adaptation
measures, including early warning systems, and infrastructure projects like dikes
and sea walls. However, more focus is needed on the most vulnerable areas, particularly
low-lying coastal regions and flood-prone river basins.

## Increasing Greenhouse Emissions

In tandem with rapid economic growth, Vietnam has observed a marked rise in greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption. Over the last two decades, GHG emissions
and electricity use have surged threefold and are expected to continue escalating
with ongoing industrialization and urbanization. Addressing this challenge, Vietnam
must intensify its climate adaptation efforts—employing strategies like early warning
systems and constructing resilient infrastructure such as dikes and sea walls to
protect vulnerable regions, especially low-lying coastal areas and flood-prone river
basins.

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## Policy and Technological Innovations

Vietnam’s policy landscape is evolving to include vital steps like the Power Development
Plan 8 (PDP8) approved in May 2023, aiming to phase out coal power by the 2040s.
To minimize transition risks toward a low-carbon economy, early and sustained deployment
of green technologies and climate mitigation measures are crucial. Additionally,
carbon pricing mechanisms and stricter emission standards are imperative. Strategies
such as implementing a carbon trading market and fostering the green economy through
multinational cooperation and technologies like carbon capture, utilization, and
storage (CCUS) are pivotal. Government initiatives and private sector mobilization
will determine the nation’s ability to advance green infrastructure and secure the
necessary investments.

Source: [Vietnam’s Climate Resilience Journey Still Has Ways to Go ](https://amro-asia.org/vietnams-climate-resilience-journey-still-has-ways-to-go)