Climate change is unequivocally an urgent global threat and an existential challenge for all species, a fact consistently emphasized in publications from the United Nations and various international organizations. The “Global Risk Report 2022” further underscores this reality by identifying the escalating climate crisis as the most serious long-term risk confronting humanity.
Addressing the climate crisis is a cornerstone of the universal goals aimed at eradicating poverty, safeguarding the planet, and ensuring peace and prosperity for everyone by 2030. This critical endeavor is officially designated as Goal 13 of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals, specifically focusing on **SDG13 Climate Action**.
As one of the nations highly susceptible to climate change impacts, Vietnam has adopted a proactive approach to its **climate change response**. The country actively collaborates with the international community to facilitate **greenhouse gas emissions reduction** and transition towards a highly resilient, **low-emissions development** model. According to “The National Report 2020: Five-year progress of Sustainable Development Goals implementation” (The National SDGs Report 2020), Vietnam is well on track to achieve all three particular objectives under **Sustainable Development Goal 13** on actions to combat climate change. The infographic below illustrates these **SDG 13 specific goals** in more detail.
Visual representation of Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action
Vietnam’s strong commitment to SDG13 Climate Action is supported by a comprehensive framework of national policies and strategic plans. Key reference documents and initiatives include:
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The National Action Plan for the implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda (Decision 622/QĐ-TTg dated May 10, 2017)
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The Roadmap for implementation of objectives for sustainable development of Vietnam until 2030 (Decision 681/QD-TTg date 4th June, 2019)
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Resolution on Sustainable development (Resolution No. 136/NQ-CP dated September 25, 2020)
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The National Report 2020: Five-year progress of Sustainable Development Goals implementation
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Plan to adapt to climate change for a period of 2021-2030, vision to 2050 (Decision 1055/QD-TTG date 20/7/2020)
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The National Green Growth Strategy for 2021-2030 period, vision to 2050 (Decision No. 1658/QD-TTg date October 1, 2021)
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The Climate Change Scenario – Version 2020
For further information, explore the 17 Sustainable Development Goals or read a detailed report on Vietnam’s Sustainable Development Goals implementation.
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