Breakthrough technology for green development, realizing the NetZero goal

Minister Huynh Thanh Dat emphasized that the NetZero science and technology program is an important foundation to promote breakthrough solutions such as carbon capture and storage technology, greenhouse gas emission reduction, green transformation, and sustainable development. circular economy development. This is not only an opportunity to improve environmental quality but also a driving force to promote innovation, create jobs in the green technology industry, and improve Vietnam's competitiveness...

Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat.

On January 10, 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology coordinated with the People's Committee of Can Tho City and Can Tho University to organize a scientific conference "Implementing the Science and Technology Program to serve the goal of achieving emission levels net zero in Vietnam for the Mekong Delta region”. The event marks a new step in efforts to realize the NetZero goal in the Mekong Delta region.

GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS CONTRIBUTE TO IMPLEMENTING THE NETZERO GOAL

The Net Zero science and technology program is one of the timely actions of the Ministry of Science and Technology to implement the direction of the Party, the Government, and the Prime Minister on building a national program to serve the goals of the Ministry of Science and Technology. target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

This program not only goes hand in hand with existing national programs but also focuses on breakthrough scientific and technological solutions, especially green technology and greenhouse gas emission reduction, contributing to the implementation of commitments. of Vietnam at COP26 Conference.

A prominent new feature of the program is the implementation method based on a "targeted approach", mobilizing maximum resources and intelligence from the business community, research institutes, universities and government agencies. countries to address specific national goals.

The NetZero science and technology program aims to develop carbon capture and storage technology, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and green technology in industries and fields (industry, agriculture, services... ). Along with that, propose green economic models, circular economy, policy and legal solutions to promote NetZero suitable to Vietnam's conditions.

Through the program, emissions will be significantly reduced, the environment improved, and biodiversity protected; promote innovation, create jobs in the field of green technology and improve the competitiveness of Vietnamese businesses.

According to Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat, the Mekong Delta is facing serious challenges due to climate change. This is the area most heavily affected by rising sea levels, saltwater intrusion, landslides and extreme changes in weather. These challenges not only threaten the livelihoods of millions of people but also seriously affect socio-economic development and food security of the whole country.

The Minister said that the Ministry of Science and Technology has coordinated with agencies, organizations, scientists, and experts to build and implement the national Science and Technology Program KC.16/24-30 to serves NetZero goals. This is a timely action, demonstrating Vietnam's strong commitment to implementing the goals committed at COP26.

The NetZero Science and Technology Program is an important platform promoting breakthrough solutions such as carbon capture and storage technology, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, green transition and circular economy development.

“This is not only an opportunity to improve the quality of the living environment and protect biodiversity, but also a driving force to promote innovation, create jobs in the green technology industry, and improve Vietnam's competitiveness. Vietnam in the international arena", Minister Huynh Thanh Dat emphasized.

The Ministry of Science and Technology calls on agencies, organizations, businesses, and scientists to continue to accompany, propose appropriate science and technology tasks, and specify roadmaps and resources to bring these projects to fruition. research results into practice quickly and effectively.

Although the set goals are challenging, Minister Huynh Thanh Dat believes that with a sense of responsibility, determination and close coordination between state agencies, businesses and the scientific community, the challenges will be transformed. This becomes an opportunity. The Mekong Delta will not only be a pioneer in responding to climate change but will also have many innovations, sustainable development solutions and innovations.

EMISSION REDUCTION IS A PRIORITY, AN IMPERATIVE

According to experts, the NetZero commitment is necessary to minimize the negative impacts of climate change and promote the transition to a green, sustainable economy. As a country with great ambitions in the NetZero strategy in Asia, Vietnam pledges to reduce emissions by 43.5% by 2030. Therefore, reducing emissions is not only a priority but also an urgent national imperative.

To realize the goal of net zero emissions by 2050, Vietnam will face many challenges and difficulties that need to be resolved. In particular, close coordination between government levels, businesses, scientists and people is a key factor that needs to be promoted.

Mr. Duong Tan Hien, Standing Vice Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee.

As the central urban area of ​​the Mekong Delta region in terms of economy, culture, science and technology, education and training, Mr. Duong Tan Hien, Standing Vice Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee said during his time. Recently, Can Tho has been effectively implementing many landmark tasks and solutions with the orientation of green development and green economy in the region.

“Proactively respond to climate change, prevent natural disasters, manage and use resources economically and effectively, protect the environment according to the trend of green transformation, green economic development, low carbon, Circular economy, ecosystem restoration towards sustainable development and zero net emissions... are the development goals that Can Tho City is aiming for", Mr. Hien emphasized.

In 2023, the Provincial Green Index (PGI) of Can Tho city will rank 17th on the national rankings, up 13 places compared to 2022. Recently, within the framework of the OPCC 2023-2024 program on the occasion of the On World Environment Day, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) awarded the title "National Green City" in 2024 to Can Tho for its efforts. that the people and city government have achieved.

As one of the five cities heavily affected by climate change, Can Tho constantly promotes propaganda and education, creating unity in awareness and action on proactively responding to climate change. Natural disaster prevention, management, economical and efficient use of resources, environmental protection according to the trend of green transformation, green economic development, low carbon, circular economy, ecosystem restoration towards NetZero and achieve sustainable development goals.

The city has built forecasting, warning capacity and proactive solutions to prevent and mitigate natural disasters and adapt to climate change based on science, technology and innovation such as: identifying Risks are increasingly serious, including subsidence, landslides, rising sea levels, high tides causing urban flooding, drought, promoting agricultural production to adapt to climate change, protecting the environment...

To proactively respond to extreme phenomena of climate change and ensure increasingly sustainable socio-economic development goals, Mr. Hien said Can Tho has proactively updated its Action Plan. Responding to climate change in the period 2020-2030 with a vision to 2050; Integrate climate change into the Development Plan of each industry and field; Pre-feasibility study on developing climate risk insurance solutions.

Source: vneconomy.vn