On behalf of the leaders of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Minister Dang Quoc Khanh praised and recognized the contributions and results achieved by the Department in 2023, especially in proactively advising the Ministry's leaders in a timely manner. The Minister highly appreciated the quality of the Department's advisory documents with their methodical, scientific and effective presentation. This is shown through the COP 28 Conference, the Prime Minister recognized the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment for its thoughtful preparation, especially in advising on the development and promulgation of a Plan to mobilize resources to implement the Political Declaration on Just Energy Transition (JETP).
Regarding the tasks in 2024, the Minister requested the Department of Climate Change in the coming time to continue advising on the implementation of the Plan to mobilize resources to implement JETP. In particular, it is necessary to review and evaluate progress after 1 year of implementation; Clearly analyze the results of resource mobilization, the participation of the public sector, the private sector, the results of resource mobilization... On this basis, continue to proactively advise the Ministry's leaders to well perform the role of Head of the Committee. JETP secretary.
Along with the task of continuing to develop legal documents, the Department needs to do well in inter-sectoral and local coordination, promote international cooperation, and become a focal point for mobilizing ODA resources for the field. resources and environment. The Minister directed the Department of Climate Change to strengthen the implementation of guidance on greenhouse gas inventory, based on the inventory results and overall assessment of progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions to be able to evaluate the quality. , the effectiveness of Vietnam's emission reduction work.
In addition, the Minister requested the Department to focus on research, advice and development of the carbon market. Currently, the Ministry has submitted to the Prime Minister a Directive on strengthening carbon credit management to implement Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). In 2024, the Department of Climate Change needs to urgently coordinate with propaganda units, train and exchange related content, especially propaganda so that businesses and people understand the legal regulations. , policy.
The Minister also requested the Department of Climate Change to continue advising on stronger implementation of climate change adaptation solutions in the Mekong Delta; proactively research international experience, evaluate and identify the domestic situation as a basis for developing appropriate policies to manage climate change response activities. State management of climate change needs to be considered in conjunction with socio-economic development and ensuring people's livelihoods, helping the country increase its proactiveness in responding to climate change associated with development. sustainable economy of the country.
In the spirit of promoting the achieved results, the Minister requested the Department's collective leadership to continue focusing on political and ideological work, creating unity among all officials and party members to strive to overcome overcome difficulties and challenges, successfully complete assigned tasks.
Reporting on the implementation of tasks in 2023, Mr. Tang The Cuong, Director of the Department of Climate Change, said: Over the past year, the Department has completed the task of developing and promulgating legal documents according to Work program of the Ministry. In particular, advise the Ministry to submit 7 documents and projects to the Prime Minister; Submit to the Minister 8 guiding documents, decisions, and circulars to serve state management of climate change. The Department also advised the Ministry to issue documents to ministries, branches and localities guiding the implementation of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in 2022, as well as integrating the content of responding to climate change into the strategy. , zoning. Complete periodic inspections of compliance with climate change laws and compliance with current regulations in some localities.
Regarding the implementation of tasks assigned by the Government and the Prime Minister, the Department of Climate Change has advised the Ministry to submit to the Prime Minister for promulgation of the Decision to establish a Secretariat to implement the Political Declaration to establish relations. the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP); Project to implement the Political Declaration establishing the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). The Department has completed the development of a Plan to mobilize resources to implement JETP and submit it to the Prime Minister and an announcement ceremony was held at COP28 on December 1, 12. This is the basis to attract support from international partners and international institutions for the implementation of equitable energy transition projects.
“In the period from 2020 to present, the Department has chaired and participated in advising and submitting to competent authorities for promulgation of 26 legal documents and executive guidance documents on climate change and ozone layer protection. . Up to now, legal regulations to respond to climate change have been fully established, from laws to decrees and circulars providing detailed guidance for state management of climate change to come to life. ” – Mr. Tang The Cuong emphasized.
Last year, the Department completed the Project submitted to the Ministry to the Government and joined the Vietnamese Delegation to attend the COP28 Conference in the United Arab Emirates. At the COP28 Conference, the Vietnamese Delegation substantially participated and made many important contributions to the success of the Conference, which was highly appreciated by the international community.
In particular, the Department has organized the development of contents and summary reports assessing the implementation of climate change response contents in Resolution 24-NQ/TW; At the same time, preside and coordinate with relevant agencies and units to develop a proposal "National target program on environmental protection and response to climate change for the period 2026-2030" with many goals. important goal.
The Department has coordinated with the Ministry of Finance to complete the Carbon Market Development Project in Vietnam; Coordinate with relevant agencies to propose and develop regulations on carbon credit management. Continue to coordinate with ministries, branches and localities to carry out assigned tasks in action programs and plans to respond to climate change; Implement projects and strategies on climate change. Other specialized tasks of the Department are also focused on implementation according to the plan set out in 2023.
In particular, in the past year, the Department has ensured the responsibility of the Focal Point to help the Ministry carry out the tasks of the Standing Body of the COP26 Steering Committee and the JETP Secretariat. Specifically, the Department has done a good job of urging ministries, local branches, businesses, and relevant parties to implement the 2023 work of the Steering Committee to implement Vietnam's commitments at the COP26 Conference. At the same time, actively coordinate with agencies, partner groups and international financial institutions to advise the Ministry on implementing the JETP Political Declaration.
Regarding international cooperation, currently, the Department has and is having cooperative relationships with many international partners, of which partners with close cooperation include 13 countries and 35 international organizations. The content and results of international cooperation activities have provided resources, knowledge, and experience to effectively support the work of building policies and laws to serve state management of climate change.
Regarding key tasks in 2024, Director Tang The Cuong said that the Department will continue to implement the legal documents that have been issued; Continue to coordinate with ministries, branches and localities to implement legal documents; Carry out assigned tasks in action programs and plans to respond to climate change; continue to advise the Ministry and the National Steering Committee to implement Vietnam's commitments at COP26, focusing on implementing the Plan to mobilize resources to implement JETP; Advise, organize negotiations, and implement agreements with international partners to exchange carbon credits, resulting in reduction of greenhouse gas emissions...
The Department will also continue to complete the database on climate change; proactively research international experience, evaluate and identify the domestic situation as a basis for developing appropriate policies to manage climate change response activities.
At the Conference, representatives of leaders of units under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment expressed their agreement and appreciation for the work results in 2023 and the direction and tasks for 2024 of the Department of Climate Change, including , many delegates said that in 2023, this is the result of efforts in direction and administration, along with a team of dedicated and professional staff. In particular, the preparations for COP 28 have created a good reputation and image for Vietnam. The Department is also facing a great opportunity to attract international financial resources and needs to make good use of these resources in the coming time.
On this occasion, Minister Dang Quoc Khanh and Deputy Minister Le Cong Thanh awarded Certificates of Merit from the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment to groups and individuals with outstanding achievements in preparation for and participation in the 28th Conference of Party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28).
