Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport Makes a Groundbreaking Move in its Action Plan to Accelerate Energy Transition
Viet Nam's Ministry of Transport makes a landmark move towards sustainable transport and net-zero emissions by 2050, with the unveiling of Decision No. 1679/QD-BGTVT, a comprehensive plan for transport decarbonisation.
Mapping the Path to Net-Zero: Developing and Analysing Scenarios for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation in Transport to 2050
Hanoi, 3rd of November, 2023 - the Deputy Minister of Transport, His Excellency (H.E.) Le Anh Tuan, led a high-level technical meeting titled “Developing and Analyzing Scenarios for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation in Transport to 2050 towards Net-Zero Emission”.
Greening the Future: Hanoi Embraces Sustainable Mobility with Economic Technical Norms for Large Electric Buses
Hanoi, 21st of September, 2023 - Hanoi City People's Committee officially issued Decision No. 23/2023/QĐ-UBND on introducing economic-technical norms for large electric buses within the city.
Enrichment of Knowledge and Experience: The Vietnamese Ministry of Transport Delegation’s Visit to China
From July 24-27, a GIZ-led delegation of the Viet Nam Road Administration, the Viet Nam Register, and the Department of Transport of Ho Chi Minh City visited Beijing to learn about e-mobility and fuel economy development in China.
MOT-GIZ Training Programme Conducts Net-Zero Transport Modeling
In Hanoi, between the 17th and 21st of July, 2023, Viet Nam’s Ministry of Transport and GIZ held a five-day training program on “Integrated energy system modelling for transport sector towards net-zero emissions”. Participants used the TIMES model to calculate and predict GHG emissions from the transport sector.
EVENT RECAP: MRV for Transport in Asia –Technical Training by UNFCCC secretariat and GIZ
From 9th to 11th May 2023 in Ha Long, Viet Nam, a 3-day training workshop brought together 26 participants of ministries of transport and ministries of environment from Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Republic of Maldives, the Philippines, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam to discuss emission accounting and scenario design.
BLOG: 5 Lessons from China, India, Vietnam on Decarbonizing Transport and Accelerating Climate Action
Building on the interviews with NDC-TIA partners and other organizations working in China, India, and Vietnam, this final blog highlights the key commonalities and lessons on accelerating zero-emission transport for similar countries in Asia.
EVENT RECAP: Kick-off Workshop on “National Electric Vehicle Roadmap Development"
In Hanoi on the 31st of March 2023, Viet Nam’s efforts to accelerate “net-zero emission” were boosted today with a kick-off workshop on “National electric vehicle roadmap development” with officials from the Ministry of Transport, relevant units/agencies as well as leading experts from WRI, ICCT, and GIZ in attendance.
Myth Busters of Sustainable Transport
Based on the “Path to Zero” report, our new Myth Buster series addresses common misconceptions, to spotlight both the opportunities and challenges associated with achieving zero emissions in the sector.
BLOG: Một Việt Nam xanh hơn, sạch hơn và tốt đẹp hơn thông qua giảm phát thải carbon trong ngành giao thông vận tải
Được đúc kết từ các cuộc phỏng vấn với các đối tác trong chương trình NDC-TIA và các tổ chức khác đang làm việc tại Việt Nam, bài viết này nêu bật những bước tiến quan trọng trong việc thúc đẩy quá trình chuyển đổi sang phương tiện giao thông không phát thải ở Việt Nam.
BLOG: A Greener, Cleaner, and Better Vietnam Through Transport Decarbonization
Based on interviews with NDC-TIA partners and other organizations working in Vietnam, this blog highlights the key takeaways on accelerate the transition to zero-emission transport in Vietnam.
New Mentorship Program from Women on the Move Network
Women on the Move Network is calling women working to advance the transport sector in Asia to submit applications to become a mentee or a mentor (4 years experience required) by November 11, 2022.
EVENT RECAP: Vietnamese Delegation’s Study Visit to the Netherlands and Germany on Electric Mobility and Emission Transparency
From September 14 to 23, 2022, a delegation of representatives from the Ministry of Transport, Department of Transport of Ho Chi Minh City, and associated agencies undertook a delegation visit on decarbonisation of transport and emission transparency to the Netherlands and Germany.
EVENT RECAP: “Greenhouse Gas Inventory in Transport” Training Workshop
A the three-day training workshop on “Greenhouse gas Inventory in Transport” took place from 23rd - 25th August 2022 in Hanoi. The training workshop was co-organised by GIZ, UNFCCC Secretariat, and Vietnam MOT. The objective of the workshop was to improve the capacity for the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory in the Transport sector in Viet Nam.
Viet Nam accelerates to phase out fossil fuel vehicles by 2050
Viet Nam’s action plan on green energy transformation outlines a specific target to decarbonize 100% of road transport by 2050, including interim milestones to electrify buses and build charging infrastructure.
After Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City Operates Its First E-Bus Route
On the morning of March 8th 2022, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) opened the first e-bus route operated by Vinbus with a distance of 29 km.
ADVISORY: MOT Establishes Steering Committee to Implement Viet Nam's COP26 Commitments
As part of the national efforts to implement the emission-reduction commitment made at COP26, the Ministry of Transport will establish a steering committee to guide transport decarbonization.
Few Days Left to Apply for “Decarbonising Transport Award (DTA)” for Emerging Economies
The ITF launched the Decarbonising Transport Award: Supporting ideas that cut transport CO2 in emerging economies. The award recognizes projects with great potential to help decarbonize transport in these nations and is awarded in two categories: the Research Award and the Innovation Award.
EVENT RECAP: Technical Meeting on the Action Plan for E-Mobility in Ho Chi Minh City
The DOT of HCMC in collaboration with GIZ holds a technical meeting, namely “Action plan for city e-mobility development in Ho Chi Minh City” on the January 18th, 2022. WRI participated in the technical meeting.
Woman on the Move Network is promoting gender equality in Asia
Women on the Move network is calling for women working in the transport sector in Asia to submit applications its new mentorship program before November 11, 2022.