Vietnam

Overview

CCG has been working with Vietnam since January 2022, as our fourth partner country. CCG’s academic and coordinating partners are based at the National Economics University (NEU), officially established in February 2023.

Vietnam has an ambitious 2050 net zero emissions target, and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) mechanism which aims to mobilise $15.5 billion finance support, is designed to enable this 2050 target. The CCG programme is part of this JET-P portfolio, and as such, much of our work in Vietnam will be to support the planning and capacity building efforts aligned with achieving net zero.

Vietnam CCG Network

In November 2022, CCG team members visited Vietnam to strengthen and build collaborations with Vietnamese partners and better understand the research priorities that will enable Vietnam to realise its various ambitions. During the visit, we met with stakeholders from academia, government, utilities, international groups, and local think-tanks.

In June 2023, members of CCG along with 149 stakeholders from across the energy, transport, and finance sector in Vietnam, gathered to begin collaboration discussions. The event welcomed 149 attendees from across academia, government, industry, and civil society to engage with presentations and group discussions on themes related to energy, transport systems, circular economy, and carbon market. These themes were selected as they overlap with CCG research areas of expertise and are priority areas for Vietnam.

Annual Dialogue -July 2024

On 9-10 July, 2024, the Faculty of Environment, Climate Change and Urban Areas at the National Economics University co-organized the Annual Dialogue of the Vietnam CCG Network.

The event was very well attended with more than 120 delegates from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Education and Training, representatives of many enterprises, universities, research institutes, and domestic and international scientists.

The CCG Vietnam Team

Assoc Prof Dinh Duc Truong

Dean of Faculty

National Economics University Hanoi

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Assoc Prof Nguyen Thanh Hieu

Associate Professor

National Economics University, Hanoi

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Dr Nguyen Hoang Nam

Lecturer and Senior Policy Advisor

National Economics University, Hanoi

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Dr Le Huy Huan

Lecturer

National Economics University Hanoi

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Ms Nguyen Ngoc Huyen

Co-ordination Assistant

National Economics University

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Vietnam Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

Just Energy Transition
The Just Energy Transition SIG focuses on providing evidence to ensure that Vietnam’s shift to a low-carbon energy system is equitable, inclusive, and socially sustainable. Key areas of interest include the socioeconomic impacts of coal phase-out, strategies for reskilling and employment transition for affected workers, community engagement in renewable energy projects, and policy frameworks to support vulnerable populations. This SIG is lead by the Mekong Development Research Institute.

Resource Efficiency
The Resource Efficiency SIG examines strategies to optimise Vietnam’s use of natural resources while reducing environmental impacts and supporting economic growth. Research areas include circular economy approaches in key industries, sustainable water and land use management, and approaches to improving energy efficiency in industry. This SIG is lead by the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE).

Low-Emission Transport
The Low-Emission Transport SIG focuses on accelerating the adoption of low-emission transport solutions to reduce Vietnam’s transport sector emissions. Research topics include the electrification of public and private transport, integration of renewable energy in transport infrastructure, sustainable urban mobility planning, and incentives for low-carbon vehicle adoption. This SIG is lead by the Transport Development and Strategy Institute (TDSI).

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