Green transition inevitable trend and strategic choice: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that Vietnam considers climate change response a top priority and green transition is an inevitable trend, a strategic choice, and a breakthrough driver while addressing high-stakes virtual summit on climate action on April 23.

His attendance was made at the invitation of UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

The goal of the summit was to accelerate global climate ambition ahead of COP30, which will be hosted in Brazil.

People should be at the center of this process to promote rapid and sustainable development in the coming period, PM Chinh said, stressing environmental protection must not be sacrificed for mere economic growth.

Vietnam is urgently implementing climate actions in a harmonious and comprehensive manner, with clear roadmaps and plans in place, according to the PM.

The country remains firmly committed to its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, he said, calling on international partners to provide financial support, share advanced technologies, and assist in human resources training, and institutional improvement and green governance to effectively implement the country’s commitments.