As climate change becomes increasingly severe, nearly half of the world’s nations – accounting for approximately 80% of global emissions – have committed to achieving net zero emissions by the middle of this century. As one of the countries severely affected by climate change, Viet Nam is not standing on the sidelines.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has called on the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) to support Viet Nam in investing in and upgrading its hydrometeorological infrastructure, particularly in vulnerable areas, through mobilising and connecting global climate finance sources.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, has recently issued its advisory opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change, with Viet Nam making proactive and positive contribution throughout the entire legal process.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the National Civil Defence Steering Committee, on July 24 chaired the committee’s meeting over disaster response, and search and rescue efforts, with priorities outlined for the time ahead.

The 59th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has concluded with the adoption of 26 resolutions and decisions – two of which were co-sponsored and co-drafted by Viet Nam as part of a core group of nations.

The European Commission (EC) has recently announced a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, sending a strong signal of the European Union’s (EU) leadership in the global fight against climate change.

As a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023–2025 term and a country heavily affected by climate change, Viet Nam is committed to working closely with other nations, international organisations, and global stakeholders to build sustainable and people-centred solutions for a future free from hunger and in harmony with nature.

Amidst escalating threats to human life, the international community is stepping up cooperation to curb the effects of climate change.

The host countries of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) are concerned that international lending institutions are retreating from their commitments to support developing countries in addressing climate change.

Viet Nam’s north central region is frequently subjected to the harsh effects of climate change. On average, the region endures three to five major storms each year, accompanied by unusual weather events that significantly disrupt daily life and production.

At the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27), which is taking place in Egypt, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres continued to warn of a serious climate crisis while calling for the building of a historic pact between developed and developing countries, in response to climate change.

Climate change is regarded as the biggest threat to human health as well as the biggest challenge facing humanity in the 21st century. So what is climate change and what are their impacts on human lives?

Climate change is no longer a potential risk but a direct threat to the human life. The unpredictable consequences of climate change are currently ringing alarm bells for activities that destroy the living environment of humans.

The Group of Seven (G7) has pledged to increase emissions reduction efforts and climate support for developing countries.

In just over a month, the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) will take place in Egypt. Amid the rapid and unpredictable climate change, countries are racing against time to turn their climate commitments into real and concrete actions.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh on September 28 affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to strengthening the strategic partnership with Germany while receiving Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary in the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, who is on a visit to the Southeast Asian country.

The call for increased assistance for vulnerable countries to respond to climate change has been receiving widespread support from the international community.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed that developed economies are responsible for the majority of greenhouse gas emissions throughout their history.

Politburo member, and Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City's Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen hosted a reception on September 4 for US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry who stressed the need for the US and Vietnam to strengthen cooperation to carry out policies in response to climate change.

A delegation led by US Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry paid a working visit to Ben Tre on climate change situation in the Mekong Delta province on September 3.