Vietnam Vietnam

Vietnam improves its standing in the CCPI, up 13 spots to 27th and now a medium-performing country.

The country shows mixed ratings, with a low in the GHG Emissions and Energy Use categories, but medium in Renewable Energy and Climate Policy.

Unclarity of implementation plans

Vietnam exhibits strong goals regarding net zero at all governmental levels, with regulations on greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and the carbon market and a high amount of renewable energy in the total primary energy target per the latest Power Development Plan VIII. The CCPI country experts note that Vietnam’s national climate change strategy has a higher target than the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). However, the experts also indicate that unclarity persists regarding implementation plans for all policies, which are plagued by formulation delays. Moreover, policies are not yet set to be cross-sectoral (cross-ministerial).

Despite progress, climate action in Vietnam has been marred by imprisonment of climate activists and experts since last year, with the latest known detainment to be in September 2023 as of the time of writing. This contradicts the Just Energy Transition Partnership between Vietnam and the G7.

Key Outcomes

  • Vietnam improves its standing in the CCPI, up 13 spots to 27th and now a medium-performing country
  • Vietnam’s national climate change strategy has a higher target than the NDC
  • Key demands: Cross-sectoral policies

 

CCPI experts

The following national experts agreed to be mentioned as contributors for this year’s CCPI:

  • Hoang Tung Duong

Key Indicators

CCPI 2024: Target Comparison