Promoting cooperation with Australia in responding to climate change

Welcoming the Australian delegation, on the side of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, there were representatives of the leaders of the following units: Department of International Cooperation; Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union; Department of Climate Change; Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment.

brother-1(1).jpg — Officials of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Australian Political Exchange Council delegation took a souvenir photo.

Welcoming the Australian Political Exchange Council delegation to visit and work with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Mr. Le Ngoc Tuan - Director of the Department of International Cooperation said that Vietnam and Australia have had a long-term cooperative relationship, especially this year is the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, so the delegation's visit to work with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in particular and the agencies of the Vietnamese side in general is very meaningful.

Reviewing the cooperation between the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Australian agencies in the past time, the Director of the Department of International Cooperation shared that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has cooperated with Australian partners in the fields of state management of the Ministry such as water resources, land, geology and minerals, climate change and environment.

Director of the Department of International Cooperation Le Ngoc Tuan (right) talks with the Australian Political Exchange Council delegation

With valuable support from the Australian Government and people, many civil servants of the Ministry have participated in short-term, long-term and postgraduate training courses provided by the Australian Government. Most recently, Australia has supported relevant agencies of Vietnam in improving the capacity of civil servants on carbon markets. In addition, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has also received support from the Australian Government and experts, sharing knowledge and experience in drafting legal documents, typically in drafting the revised Law on Water Resources and the revised Law on Geology and Minerals.

“In the context of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic relations (February 26, 1973 - February 26, 2023), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment wishes to further promote cooperation with Australia in areas such as environmental protection, implementing the ambitious commitment at COP26 on net zero emissions by 2050,” Mr. Le Ngoc Tuan expressed.

Congressman Michael Petterson shares his concerns about Vietnam's natural resources and environment issues.

Appreciating the close relationship between the Vietnamese and Australian governments, MP Michael Petterson shared that Australia is always interested in the common points with Vietnam in environmental protection and climate change response. Therefore, at this working session, the Australian Political Exchange Council delegation wants to learn more about State management in the fields of natural resources and environment, solutions to reduce air pollution in transportation, transition to renewable energy and the role of organizations and businesses in these issues.

At the meeting, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Dinh Tho - Director of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment shared about the organizational structure, functions and tasks of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, policies related to natural resources management and environmental protection. Dr. Luong Quang Huy - Head of the Department of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction and Ozone Layer Protection, Department of Climate Change introduced a summary of policies related to climate change and energy in general in Vietnam.

In summary, Director of the Department of International Cooperation Le Ngoc Tuan emphasized that Vietnam has been making efforts on the path of green growth. The results achieved in recent times, besides the efforts of the Government and people, also have the support of the international community, including Australia.

In the coming time, to achieve the goals that Vietnam has committed to the international community, Vietnam needs policy support and investment resources to fill the "gap" in environmental protection and climate change adaptation.

“Through the young Australian parliamentarians, we want to convey the message: Vietnam is responsibly implementing its commitments to the international community. We hope to receive support in technology transfer and share experience in policy making to better address environmental, resource and climate issues. This is a cooperation for the common benefit of the two governments and peoples,” said Director Le Ngoc Tuan./.

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