This is an annual activity organized by the Youth for Climate Action Network, with the support of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Vietnam and the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam.

With the theme “Paving the Way for Action”, the conference focused on discussing the role of youth in implementing nationally determined contributions (NDC 3.0), especially in important areas such as just energy transition (JET), climate change adaptation and promoting the full participation of youth in policy processes.

Speakers at the policy dialogue session. Photo: AJC

At the policy dialogue session “Potentials and challenges of youth in participating in implementing nationally determined contributions (NDCs)”, speakers and 400 youth delegates had a lively discussion.

Mr. Ly Phat Viet Linh, expert of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Program of UNICEF Vietnam shared: "Over the past three months, Vietnam has continuously suffered from many big storms causing heavy damage in many localities, a clear proof of climate change."

Sharing from the perspective of a policy maker, Mr. Tran Do Bao Trung, Deputy Head of Climate Change Adaptation Department, Department of Climate Change, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment , said: “To help people, especially vulnerable groups, have more access to the issue of climate change, we have changed our communication strategy through practical actions in life instead of dry concepts such as “net zero emissions”. In addition, the Party and State have had and are having policies to support and connect many projects of youth groups, environmental clubs and young social organizations on climate change with international partners to develop and expand the scale of operations. With their dynamism and ability to master digital media, the young generation of Vietnam will be the pioneering force in spreading action for the climate, contributing to realizing the country's commitment to sustainable development”.

Nguyen Huong Quynh Chi at the "Weaving the Future" Youth Initiative Exhibition. Photo: AJC

Representing the voice of the young generation of Vietnam, Mr. Tran Dinh Le Hoang, a member of the Youth Working Group on Climate Policy (YPWG), expressed his opinion: “Change starts with awareness and awareness needs to be nurtured through education and practical experience. When understood correctly, young people can become “spreading agents”, helping to propagate, guide and create positive influences on those around them”.

In addition to dialogue sessions and interactive workshops, the conference also displayed initiatives on climate change prevention and control at the "Weaving the Future" Youth Initiative Exhibition...

Thai Quynh

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/van-hoa/doi-song/hoi-nghi-thanh-nien-viet-nam-ve-khi-hau-nam-2025-1011075