In his opening remarks, Dr. Pham Anh Tuan, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Institute of Economics, stated that on October 1, 2021, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 1658/QD-TTg approving the National Strategy on Green Growth for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050 (Green Growth Strategy). The Green Growth Strategy focuses on the efficient and effective exploitation and use of energy, and the increased use of renewable and green energy. Simultaneously, Vietnam has committed to achieving net-zero emissions at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) and its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). Furthermore, Vietnam has also joined the Joint Task Force on the Just Energy Transition (JETP).
To concretize the aforementioned strategies and commitments, on May 15, 2023, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 500/QD-TTg approving the National Power Development Plan for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050 (Power Plan VIII). Power Plan VIII prioritizes the strong development of renewable energy sources for electricity production, aiming to reach a rate of approximately 30.9-39.2% by 2030, and a target of 67.5-71.5 % for renewable energy by 2050.
Therefore, according to Dr. Pham Anh Tuan, the workshop is a significant scientific activity aimed at finding scientific and practical arguments for proposing key, breakthrough solutions for the transition from fossil fuels to green and renewable energy, and establishing a complete and synchronized ecosystem for this transition. At the same time, the workshop also addresses the potential and trends of several green sectors and industries, creating momentum to promote green transformation in Vietnam (hydrogen, electric vehicles, carbon credit market, green finance, etc.).
The workshop also identified shortcomings, limitations, bottlenecks, and obstacles in mechanisms, policies, and organizational management that need to be addressed, and correctly identified the root causes of the problems hindering the current transition to green energy and the green economy.
At the workshop, experts, scientists, managers, and association leaders focused on key issues such as: Global and Vietnamese trends in the development of key green industries and sectors linked to the energy transition; Assessing the readiness of Vietnamese oil and gas enterprises to participate in the carbon credit market, based on the experience of global oil and gas corporations; Policies and technologies for the green energy transition in Vietnam; The implementation process of the LNG and offshore wind power projects under the National Energy Plan and the Power Plan VIII of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group; Identifying barriers and bottlenecks in the current implementation of the green energy transition (Power Plan VIII).
At the same time, delegates also shared opinions and perspectives on related issues to realize Vietnam's aspiration to green its energy sector.
Regarding the prospects for developing green economic sectors in Vietnam, Dr. Ha Huy Ngoc from the Vietnam Institute of Economics stated that, first and foremost, a national strategy and clear roadmap should be developed for key and complex green sectors and fields, namely clean hydrogen and green transportation and logistics, with an inter-ministerial agency playing a leading role in implementing these sectoral strategies.
Furthermore, projects to accelerate green growth strategies need to be implemented at the provincial and city levels. Relevant ministries, departments, and agencies need to coordinate and finalize a comprehensive national green classification system that conforms to international standards.
The classification system should include a detailed list of topics, sectors, and projects aligned with green growth objectives. Additionally, the classification system should include industry-specific technical standards such as greenhouse gas emission levels and energy efficiency standards, along with verification, certification, and stakeholder guidance procedures.
"Prioritizing and supporting green projects through appropriate policy mechanisms will be necessary for Vietnam to accelerate attracting investment in green projects, especially those requiring high initial investment due to the scale and complexity of new technologies," emphasized Dr. Ha Huy Ngoc.
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