Vietnam's updated NDC targets 9% GHG emissions cut by 2030

The government of Vietnam has updated its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The country intends to reduce to its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 9% by 2030 compared to the business-as-usual (BAU) scenario, equivalent to 83.9 Mt of CO_2eq, using its domestic resources. The new target is 1 percentage point higher than the previous objective set in 2015. The GHG emission cut target could be further increased from 25% to 27%, or 250.8 MtCO_2eq, with international support through bilateral, multilateral cooperation and implementation of mechanisms under the Paris Agreement. In addition, the updated policy document identifies mitigation measures for the 2021-2030 period, as well as strategic tasks on adaptation.

CO₂ emissions from energy combustion in Vietnam have increased very rapidly (almost 10%/year since 2000) to reach 222 MtCO₂ in 2018.