Realizing the Net Zero goal in the Mekong Delta region

At the implementation workshop Science and Technology Program serves the goal of achieving net zero emissions in Vietnam for the Mekong Delta region held in Can Tho On the morning of January 10, Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat called on scientists to find practical solutions to achieve the Net Zero goal in this area. According to the Minister, this is a land that plays a particularly important role in Vietnam’s socio-economic development but is suffering the strongest impact from climate change.

The Minister wants the business community, research institutes, universities and scientists to seek breakthrough solutions such as carbon capture and storage technology, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, green transition and sustainable development. circular economy development.

Mr. Duong Tan Hien, Permanent Vice Chairman of Can Tho City People’s Committee, informed that climate change, sea level rise and land subsidence are happening faster than forecast, causing many extreme weather phenomena, affecting the livelihoods and lives of people in the Mekong Delta. He said the exploitation of water resources in the upper delta has changed the flow, reduced the amount of silt, reduced aquatic resources, and penetrated deep into the interior of the region, negatively impacting economic development. – the society of the city.

Stating that the locality has proactively relied on science and technology, implementing many landmark tasks and solutions to respond to climate change, Mr. Hien hopes to receive drastic participation from scientists. studies, businesses… He recommended that ministries and branches create opportunities for scientists, institutes, and schools to participate in strategic science and technology research programs aimed at achieving the goal of higher education standards. net zero emissions, adapting to climate change.

The national science and technology program (KC.16/24-30), also known as the Net Zero science and technology program, is implemented by the Ministry of Science and Technology to serve the goal of Vietnam achieving net zero emissions. zero by 2050. This program goes hand in hand with existing national programs, focusing on breakthrough science and technology solutions, especially green technology and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to Implement Vietnam’s commitments in COP26 Conference.

The program sets three main goals.The firstencourage research that provides scientific and practical basis to propose improvements in policies, standards, and solutions to improve State management efficiency with the goal of achieving net zero emissions in Vietnam.

Mondayresearch aims to propose models and solutions for developing a green, circular, low-carbon economy; Coordinate with international organizations and Vietnamese scientists abroad to propose technological solutions and improve the quality of human resources in this field.

Tuesdaytopics focusing on applied research, decoding, and technology transfer; Advanced solutions and techniques in industries and fields, contributing to management and inventory to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, develop green technology, new energy, new materials… Research and development Developing and applying carbon capture, utilization and storage technology. This contributes to reducing energy consumption, displacement and conversion.