Ho Chi Minh City Developing towards Low-carbon city

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1 HO CHI MINH CITY DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT HOCHIMINH CITY CLIMATE CHANGE BUREAU Ho Chi Minh City Developing towards Low-carbon city January 2018

2 AGENDA I. Outline of Ho Chi Minh City II. III. IV. Viet Nam s Legal framework on low-carbon HCMC s Legal framework on low-carbon Status of implementation of the low-carbon policy V. Programs and initiatives related to low carbon city development VI. Contributrion through cooperation of Osaka- Hochiminh City to develop low-carbon policy VII. Challenges in policy making and implementation VIII. Needs for external assistance 2

3 1. Outline of Ho Chi Minh City Geographical location: Southern Vietnam Area: 2,093.7 km² Population: > 10 millions of residents (2016) Average GDP growth rate: %; Contributing over 22% of the national budget. Main industries: mechanical engineering, electronics, chemicals rubber plastics, and food processing. The center of economy, culture, education, science and technology of the entire southern key economic zone. Source: Statistical Office,

4 1. Outline of Ho Chi Minh City Climate: tropical, average humidity of 78 82%, average temperature is 28 C, rainy & dry seasons. Subsidence, lack of water storage high density Vulnerable to Climate Change 4

5 2. Viet Nam s Legal framework on low-carbon a. Climate change adaptation The National Target Programme to Respond to Climate Change (NTP-RCC) (2008,2012) The National Climate Change Strategy (2011) The National Green Growth Strategy (2012) The Law on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control (2013) The Resolution No. 24-NQ/TW on Pro-actively responding to climate change, enhancing natural resource management and environmental protection (2013); The Action plans at the national, ministerial, sectoral and local levels on climate change response and disaster risk prevention and reduction. b. Climate change mitigation The Law on Economical and Efficient use of Energy (2010) The National Climate Change Strategy (2011) The National Green Growth Strategy (2012) The Decision 1775/QĐ-TTg on Management of GHG emissions; management of carbon credit trading activities to the world market (12012) The Resolution No. 24-NQ/TW on Pro-actively responding to climate change, enhancing natural resource management and environmental protection (2013) The Law on Environment (2014) 5

6 3. HCMC s Legal framework on low-carbon 2008, Viet Nam National Target Program on Climate Change Adaptation was issued. 2009, HCMC Climate Change Steering Board was established; HCMC is a member of C40. CCAP towards 2015: focus on adaptation activities. CCAP towards 2020: focus on both adaptation and mitigation activities. 6

7 3. HCMC s Legal framework on low-carbon Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) Principles Developed with the support of Osaka City Win-win solutions Development of the legal system on climate change Implementation of specific projects in 10 priority fields to mitigate climate change: 1 Urban Planning 2 Energy 3 Transportation 4 Industry 5 Water Management 6 Waste Management 7 Construction 8 Healthcare 9 Agriculture and Food security 10 Tourism, Culture and public awareness 7

8 4. Status of implementation of the low-carbon policy Implementation Structure The People s Committee People s Committee of Districts Climate Change Steering Board Departments Universities and Institutes Companies Climate change groups in districts Climate Change Bureau Climate change groups in departments 8

9 4. Status of implementation of the low-carbon policy GHG Management is specified in the CCAP until 2020 and Action Plan to Implement the Green Growth Strategy in HCMC until 2020: Require a decrease of GHG emission intensity. Forecast a potential of GHG emission reduction. Don t have a qualitative target of GHG emission reduction. Need to develop GHG management tools. 9

10 5. Other programs and initiatives related to low carbon city development a. Domestic activities Green energy Source: *EVNHCMC **DoIT ***SAPULICO Solar water heater (11,821 registered cylinders *) Biogas (built more than 1,000 tunnels in 2014) Solar power in Thieng Lieng Commune, Can Gio District Public lighting with LED lights (replacing in >1,000 points in 2014 ***) 10

11 5. Other programs and initiatives related to low carbon city development a. Domestic activities Transportation CNG bus (>130 in 2017) Metro (under construction) Source: DoT Traffic Operations Center (studying) BRT line 1 (under construction) 11

12 5. Other programs and initiatives related to low carbon city development a. Domestic activities Solid waste management Landfill Composting, recycling 12 Source: DoNRE

13 5. Other programs and initiatives related to low carbon city development a. Domestic activities Solid waste management Solid waste separation at source programme 13 Source: DoNRE

14 5. Other programs and initiatives related to low carbon city development a. Domestic activities 3R activities Annual Recycling Festival Program on Reducing plastic bags Source:HEFU 14

15 5. Other programs and initiatives related to low carbon city development a. Domestic activities Water supply Reduce water loss Build more water plants Source: SAWACO 15

16 5. Other programs and initiatives related to low carbon city development a. Domestic activities Drainage & flood prevention Environmental sanitation project Tidal gate Wastewater treatment plants Source:SCFC 16

17 5. Other programs and initiatives related to low carbon city development a. Domestic activities Urban planning Increase number of trees, green on the street Increase 27,810 m² of green area for sidewalks; 12,700 m² for bridges and 13,850 m² for empty lots and dividers 17 Source: DZA

18 5. Other programs and initiatives related to low carbon city development b. International cooperation programs (2017) Development of a Low Carbon City MOU Signing between Ho Chi Minh City and Osaka City 6 September 2016 Ho Chi Min City Source: Osaka s Environmental bureau 1. Development of human resources 2. Sharing professional skills and knowledge on low-carbon and Environmental conservation measures 3. Creating new projects toward the realization of a low-carbon city 4. Promoting public awareness and dissemination of information on the prevention of global warming. 18

19 5. Other programs and initiatives related to low carbon city development b. International cooperation programs (2017) Project to Support the Planning and Implementation of NAMAs in a MRV Manner (SPI-NAMA) Implemented by MONRE with JICA assistance HCMC is model city Project Purpose: Capacity of the Government of Vietnam concerning the planning and implementation of NAMAs is enhanced. Output 1: Capacity of MONRE to facilitate the process of development and implementation of NAMAs is enhanced. Output 2: Capacity of the line ministries and other stakeholders to plan and implement NAMAs is enhanced. Feedback Main Activities: 1. GHG Inventory 2. MRV of Mitigation Actions 19 Source: Pacific Consultants

20 6. Contributrion through cooperation of Osaka- Hochiminh City to develop low-carbon policy Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) for Hochiminh City has been developed with the support from Osaka City. Various programs/projects under CCAP have been implemented in HCMC Enhancing capacity for HCMC staffs in related fileds (i.e. environment, climate change adaption, energy...) through various trainings Supporting various pilot projects on solid waste management and treatments, that help HCMC practising as well as designing solid waste management and treatment program for HCMC Assisting HCMC to approach JCM principles and possible application. Further activities that have been implemented in order to develop JCM projects, possibly in energy fileds such as solar power, inverter, LED lighting 20

21 7. Challenges in policy making and implementation Limited legal framework for integrating climate change issues into national Socio-Economic Development Plans Ineffective coordination between line ministries, sectors and localities to address multi-sectoral and interregional issues; Lack of incentives to attract domestic and foreign investment and to mobilize the private sector to participate in climate change adaptation. Shortage of experts and technical staffs in climate change and the assessment of the effectiveness of adaptation measures. Significant limitations in communication and awareness-raising on climate change. Unmet needs in terms of forecasting disasters and early warning capacities. Unmet needs in Scientific research on climate change and adaptation technology. Limited capacities to select and decide on prioritizing resources for the implementation of climate change adaptation activities. 21

22 8. Needs for external assistance Strengthen the capacity to adapt to climate change at local level. Technology transfer: (i) technology for real-time forecasting, early warning, and sharing information system on real-time hydro-meteorological monitoring; (ii) tools to assess climate change impacts, vulnerability, exposure and climate change adaptation measures; (iii) technology for the sustainable use of water resources, prevention of water pollution, and urban water supply; (iv) technology to prevent erosion and protect the coastline and riverbanks; (v) technology for sustainable agriculture, forestry and aquaculture production; biotechnology to develop new varieties that are more resilient to climate change. Finance for climate change adaptation & mitigation projects 22

23 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! Ho Chi Minh Climate Change Bureau