Capacity Building Needs Capacity Building Needs

Tran Thuc, Vietnam Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Environment

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

Tran Thuc, Vietnam Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Environment

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

Area33.12 Mha

Economic Zone 2000 2010 2020 2030

Red River Delta 17.0 19.4 21.6 22.7

North East 8.9 10.2 11.3 11.9North West 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.0North Central 10.1 11.5 12.8 13.4

South Central 6.6 7.6 8.4 8.8

Central Highlands

4.2 4.8 5.4 5.6

North East South

12.1 13.8 15.3 16.1

Mekong Delta 16.3 18.6 20.7 21.8

Country 77.6 88.5 89.2 103.3

Population

Economic Development, 2006

VIETNAM INSTITUTE OF METEOROLOGY, HYDROLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (IMHEN)

VIETNAM INSTITUTE OF METEOROLOGY, HYDROLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (IMHEN)

Activities on Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Studies

Activities on Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Studies

Viet Nam and UNFCCC

- Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) is assigned by the Government of Viet Nam to be the National Focal Point to take part in and implement UNFCCC and KP.

- CDM Designated National Authority (DNA): International Cooperation Department, MONRE

- Climate Change Country Teams and National Technical Experts Groups were established to implement climate change projects.

Viet Nam signed UNFCCC in June 1992 and ratified it on 16 November 1994 and ratified Kyoto protocol on 25 September 2002.

Climate Change in Asia: VietnamClimate Change in Asia: VietnamClimate Change in Asia: VietnamClimate Change in Asia: Vietnam

A regional study on Global Environment Issue funded by ADB.

Project started in 1992, Report was published by ADB in 1994.

Scope includes GHG emission inventory based on 1990 data.

Provided mitigation options for energy and industrial, building, transportation, agricultural, forestry and land use sectors.

Assessment of the impacts on agriculture, monsoon and water resources, coastal zone, forestry, human health, energy system, transport and infrastructure.

Policy options to cope with climate change for agriculture, water resources, coastal protection, forestry, human health and natural disasters were discussed.

Funding: ADB Implementing: IMHEN

CC: TRAIN (Phase 1) CC: TRAIN (Phase 1) (Vietnam is one of the three participating countries)(Vietnam is one of the three participating countries)

CC: TRAIN (Phase 1) CC: TRAIN (Phase 1) (Vietnam is one of the three participating countries)(Vietnam is one of the three participating countries)

Started in 1994 and completed in 1996. In cooperation with relevant Ministries and Gov. Agencies. Objective is to assist in formulating climate change policy for the

implementation of the UNFCCC. National programmes for implementing the UNFCCC were

identified, actions needed and implementation measures were outlined.

National Team on Climate Change was established, including National Team on Climate Change was established, including representatives of Ministries and sectors: representatives of Ministries and sectors:

Funding: UNDP/UNITAR/GEFUNDP/UNITAR/GEF Implementing: IMHEN

Ministry of Planning and Investment Ministry of Planning and Investment Ministry of Science and Technology Ministry of Science and Technology Ministry of Industry Ministry of Industry Ministry of Transport Ministry of Transport Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Dev. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Dev. Ministry of Education and Training Ministry of Education and Training

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Finance Ministry of Finance Ministry of Public HealthMinistry of Public Health Ministry of LawMinistry of Law Viet Nam Union of Science and Viet Nam Union of Science and

Technique AssociationsTechnique Associations

Asia Least - Cost Greenhouse Gas Abatement Asia Least - Cost Greenhouse Gas Abatement Strategy (ALGAS) ProjectStrategy (ALGAS) Project

Asia Least - Cost Greenhouse Gas Abatement Asia Least - Cost Greenhouse Gas Abatement Strategy (ALGAS) ProjectStrategy (ALGAS) Project

Vietnam is one of the 12 Asian Countries participating in this UNDP/GEF/ADB project.

Started in 1995 and completed in 1997.

Aims to enhance and improve the national capacity of the participating countries.

Conducting GHG Inventory based on the IPCC Guidelines for the year 1993.

Assessing mitigation options. Developing the least-cost GHG

abatement strategy and action plan.

Funding: UNDP/GEF/ADBUNDP/GEF/ADB Implementing: IMHEN

Economics of GHG Limitation Economics of GHG Limitation –– Phase 1: Establishment of a Methodological Phase 1: Establishment of a Methodological Framework for CC Mitigation AssessmentFramework for CC Mitigation Assessment

Economics of GHG Limitation Economics of GHG Limitation –– Phase 1: Establishment of a Methodological Phase 1: Establishment of a Methodological Framework for CC Mitigation AssessmentFramework for CC Mitigation Assessment

Deals with GHG mitigation analysis and cost-effective options, focusing on four main issues:

(a) Associated macro economics;(b) Land use and forestry; (c) Agriculture, and (d) Energy.

Was implemented in cooperation with relevant Ministries and Gov. Agencies.

Funding: UNEP/GEF UNEP/GEF Implementing: IMHEN

Vietnam Coastal Zone Vulnerability Vietnam Coastal Zone Vulnerability AssessmentAssessment

Vietnam Coastal Zone Vulnerability Vietnam Coastal Zone Vulnerability AssessmentAssessment

Assess the vulnerability of the entire coastal zone of Vietnam to the impacts of accelerated sea level due to climate change and outlined the first steps towards integrated Coastal Zone Management in Vietnam.

Pilot studies at three sites - Nam Ha, Hue and Vung Tau - were included to provide insight into present coastal management problems.

Funding: The Netherlands Implementing: HMS Participating: IMHEN

Vietnam Initial National CommunicationVietnam Initial National CommunicationVietnam Initial National CommunicationVietnam Initial National Communication

Main objective is to enable the country to harmonize and uptake the previous results, fill in gaps, further enhance its scientific and technical capacity, so that the country can prepare the reporting of its Initial National Communication.

The Vietnam Initial National Communication report was submitted to UNFCCC Secretariat in 2003.

Funding: GEF/UNEPGEF/UNEP Implementing: IMHEN

Vietnam National Strategy Study on Vietnam National Strategy Study on Clean Development MechanismClean Development Mechanism

Vietnam National Strategy Study on Vietnam National Strategy Study on Clean Development MechanismClean Development Mechanism

Current CDM policy status; GHG abatement potential in

Vietnam; CDM market opportunities for

Vietnam; Analysis of institutional set-up and

institutional requirements; Implementing CDM: criteria and

approval processes; Realisation of CDM opportunities in

Vietnam; Summary of Vietnam’s National

CDM Strategy.

Funding: WB Implementing: IMHEN

Preparedness for Disasters Related to Preparedness for Disasters Related to Climate ChangeClimate Change

Preparedness for Disasters Related to Preparedness for Disasters Related to Climate ChangeClimate Change

Objective is to strengthen the most vulnerable people communities in the disaster-prone areas to climate change and disasters to response and adapt to these disasters.

Funding: Netherlands Red Cross, Red Cross, Implementing: Vietnam Red Cross Participating: IMHEN

The Vietnam Red Cr oss SocietyThe Vietnam Red Cr oss SocietySupported by The Netherlands Red CrossSupported by The Netherlands Red Cross

Preparedness for Disasters related to Climate ChangePreparedness for Disasters related to Climate Change

Climate Change Impacts in Huong River Basin Climate Change Impacts in Huong River Basin and Adaptation in its Coastal District Phu Vang, and Adaptation in its Coastal District Phu Vang,

Thua Thien Hue Province Thua Thien Hue Province

Climate Change Impacts in Huong River Basin Climate Change Impacts in Huong River Basin and Adaptation in its Coastal District Phu Vang, and Adaptation in its Coastal District Phu Vang,

Thua Thien Hue Province Thua Thien Hue Province

• Combine water flow modeling for an entire river basin with participatory management tools for a coastal district.

• Study existing and future climate change impacts on water resources in the river basin and understand how poor people’s livelihoods strongly depend on climate and water resource changes.

• Improve awareness, a pro-active attitude and preparedness regarding climate change and its impacts among all related stakeholders, especially the most vulnerable communities and individuals;

• Assess, prioritize and improve the existing adaptation measures with stakeholders’ participation.

• Prepare and develop, with stakeholders participation, the optimal feasible adaptation plan and policy at district level with view to replicate at provincial and national levels.

Funding: The Netherlands Implementing: IMHEN

Project Status: On going

Benefits on Climate Change Adaptation from Small Benefits on Climate Change Adaptation from Small and Medium Scale Hydropower Plants: Synergies and Medium Scale Hydropower Plants: Synergies

and Trade-offs with Rural Developmentand Trade-offs with Rural Development

Benefits on Climate Change Adaptation from Small Benefits on Climate Change Adaptation from Small and Medium Scale Hydropower Plants: Synergies and Medium Scale Hydropower Plants: Synergies

and Trade-offs with Rural Developmentand Trade-offs with Rural Development

Study the benefits of small and medium scale hydropower plants in climate change adaptation.

Study the benefits of small and medium scale hydropower in rural development on pilot area;

Recommend mitigation measures to minimize impacts from small and medium scale hydropower plants on environment and human well-being, especially to poor communities.

Funding: Denmark Implementing: IMHEN

Project Status: On going

Development of Climate Change Scenario Development of Climate Change Scenario for Vietnam and the Regionfor Vietnam and the Region

Development of Climate Change Scenario Development of Climate Change Scenario for Vietnam and the Regionfor Vietnam and the Region

Funding: SEA START Implementing: IMHEN

Project Status: On going

Climate Change Check for Climate Change Check for all DANIDA Supported Projects in Vietnamall DANIDA Supported Projects in Vietnam

Climate Change Check for Climate Change Check for all DANIDA Supported Projects in Vietnamall DANIDA Supported Projects in Vietnam

Funding: DANIDA Implementing: IMHEN

Project Status: On going

Project Status: On going

Second National CommunicationSecond National CommunicationSecond National CommunicationSecond National Communication

Funding: GEF Implementing: ICD

Impact of Sea Level Rise Impact of Sea Level Rise and Adaptation Measuresand Adaptation MeasuresImpact of Sea Level Rise Impact of Sea Level Rise and Adaptation Measuresand Adaptation Measures

Funding: SEA START Implementing: IMHEN

Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources and Adaptation Measuresand Adaptation Measures

Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources and Adaptation Measuresand Adaptation Measures

Funding: DANIDA Implementing: IMHEN

Project Status: Under consideration

Project Status: Under consideration

Capacity Building for National Focal Point Capacity Building for National Focal Point on Climate Changeon Climate Change

Capacity Building for National Focal Point Capacity Building for National Focal Point on Climate Changeon Climate Change

Project Status: Just started

Funding: DANIDA Implementing: ICD

Portfolio of CDM Projects

No Name of project Developer CapacityExpected GHG

reduction (KT CO2)

1Upgrading existing coal fired thermal of Pha Lai power plant

Electricity of Vietnam (EVN)

440 MW 378/y

2Wind power plant in Quang Tri Province

QuangTri Electricity Company

20 MW 129/y

3Geothermal power plant in QuangNgai Province

ORMAT private 50 MW 310/y

4 Dak Pone hydro power RCEE 14 MW 40/y

5Cogeneration for PhongKhe paper village

RCEE 6.4 MW 74/y

6Rice husk power plant in Tien Giang Area

Institute of Energy 3 MW 56/y

Source: CDM information, National Climate change Office, MONRE

Portfolio of CDM Project

No Name of project Developer Capacity

Expected GHG

reduction (KT CO2)

7Improvement of oil fired boilers in DongNai pulp and paper factory

DongNai paper factory

25,000 t paper/y

4.3/y

8Improvement of energy efficiency in SongDa cement factory

SongDa cement factory

85,000t/y

18.2/y

9Efficiency of public lighting system in big city

Institute of Material Science

100,000 units 190/y

10Advanced sedimentary brick kiln in BacNinh province

Institute of Thermal Engineering

400 mill.pieces/y 49/y

11Reforestation of newly allocated land in ALuoi district

SNVFarmer Union of

ALuoi3000 ha 28/y

Source: CDM information, National Climate change Office, MONRE

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1) Developing National Plan to implement Kyoto Protocol;

2) Developing and implementing climate change plans and projects, including adaptation measures;

3) Integrating climate change into development plan/ programs of related sectors;

4) Establishing long term plan on UNFCCC and KP implementation, identify priority sectors in accordance with national socio-economic development plan;

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5) Establishing appropriate legal framework to draw domestic and foreign investment into climate change projects;

6) Raising public awareness on climate change-related disasters, on their responsibility and gains when taking part in UNFCCC and KP implementation;

7) Developing capacity for National Focal Point on Climate Change and other related Ministries and Agencies.

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