Denmark ready to share climate change adaptation experience: diplomat
Denmark has considerable experience in green and sustainable development and is willing to share with Vietnam, said Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam Louise Holmsgaard on July 26.
A modern pump which monitors data through sensors is being introduced at the event (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Denmark hasconsiderable experience in green and sustainable development and is willing toshare with Vietnam, said Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of Denmark in VietnamLouise Holmsgaard on July 26.
During an exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City tointroduce the European country’s pump products and solutions, which was jointlyheld by the Embassy and Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos, the diplomat furthersaid climate change and its impact, including floods, drought, urban floodingand increasing energy prices, have become a global concern.
Current challenges require governments and theprivate economic sector to closely cooperate and bring forward modern andsustainable solutions and technologies, she added.
The diplomat noted that since 2012, Denmarkhas provided assistance for some programmes on climate change adaptation andenergy saving solutions in Vietnam. The country will introduce more advancedpump technologies to the Vietnamese market in the coming time.-VNA
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Ho Chi Minh City is making a climate change response plan for 2020 – 2030 with the support of international organisations, focused on mitigation and adaptation measures.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) has approved a joint project with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to create a roadmap on greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction in Vietnam.
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The Javan pangolin is listed in Vietnam’s Red Book as critically endangered and is protected under Group IB – a category reserved for forest species facing an extremely high risk of extinction and requiring strict conservation measures.
As a key member of the core group of 18 countries, initiated by Vanuatu, Vietnam engaged in advocating for the UN General Assembly’s Resolution N.77/276, requesting for the ICJ’s advisory opinion. Following the resolution's adoption, Vietnam fully participated in all procedural steps for the first time, from submitting written proposals to presenting directly at the court’s hearings.
The wild elephant population in Da Nang includes a full developed herb of mature males, females, and calves. To date, the herd has grown to nine individuals.
Conservation efforts here have become a model, helping to save millions of turtle hatchlings and promoting Con Dao as a member of the Indian Ocean-Southeast Asia Turtle Site Network.
As part of its drive to fulfil its net zero emissions commitment by 2050, Vietnam is fast-tracking the development of a legal corridor to launch a pilot carbon market by the end of 2025, according to the Department of Climate Change.
Under the plan, from 2025 to 2026, the city will complete mechanisms and policies to support businesses in switching to green vehicles, expand the electric and green-energy bus network, and build charging stations. The targeted proportion of green buses is set at 10% in 2025 and 20–23% in 2026.
Storm Comay, the fourth in the East Sea this year, was at around 16.7 degrees North and 118.3 degrees East, in the east of the East Sea's northern waters as of 4am on July 24.
The disaster risk warning level for flash floods, landslides, and ground subsidence due to heavy rains and flows is rated at level 1, except in Nghe An, where it is raised to level 2.
A modern pump which monitors data through sensors is being introduced at the event (Photo: VNA) 
