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Low-carbon transport

Hanoi Builds Low Emission Zones: Gradually Changing Citizens' Habits of Using "Green" Vehicles

Detailed summary of the implementation roadmap for the Ring Road 1 Low Emission Zone in Hanoi, challenges regarding travel habits, and policies and infrastructure supporting citizens in transitioning to sustainable green vehicles.

Low-carbon policy and governance

Vietnam issues official criteria for defining green projects and circular projects

Starting November 1, 2026, Decision 46/2026/QĐ-TTg officially takes effect, providing a unified framework for identifying green projects, projects meeting circular criteria, and applying ESG. Projects wishing to be identified as green or circular must meet specific technical requirements and be confirmed by an independent assessment organization.

Low-carbon industrial parks

Industrial symbiosis: When one company's waste becomes another's input

One business may view a waste stream as something to be treated, while for another, that very material stream can be a raw material source. When businesses connect to exchange and reuse these resources, that model is called industrial symbiosis.

Low-carbon cities and low-carbon consumption

How much carbon does a phone "weigh"?

A phone can carry dozens of kilograms of CO₂e before reaching the user. Where does the carbon footprint lie, and why does manufacturing account for the majority?

PCIC 2026 Opens Call for Plastics Circularity Innovation Solutions in Vietnam

The Plastics Circularity Innovation Challenge 2026 – PCIC 2026 is currently accepting applications for initiatives with the potential for application, commercialization, and scaling within the plastics circular value chain in Vietnam. The submission deadline is October 26, 2026, with total prize values of up to 600 million VND.

Chuỗi hội thảo tập huấn tăng cường năng lực kiểm kê khí nhà kính và MRV tại ba miền

Chuỗi hội thảo “Tăng cường năng lực kiểm kê khí nhà kính và MRV” dự kiến diễn ra tại TP. Hồ Chí Minh, Hà Nội và Đà Nẵng trong tháng 9–10/2026, với các nội dung về chính sách giảm phát thải, đào tạo giảng viên nguồn, MRV theo lĩnh vực và theo dõi đầu tư công cho biến đổi khí hậu.

Low-carbon industrial parks

96% of Vietnam’s CBAM Goods Value Comes from Steel: Export Sector Faces Growing Pressure to Cut Emissions

Steel accounts for around 96% of Vietnam’s CBAM-covered export value, increasing pressure on the industry to improve emissions reporting and cut carbon output.

Eco-schools

One Small Action, One Big Change: Waste Sorting at Source at Vietnam National University, Hanoi

Waste sorting at source is more than a waste management practice. At Vietnam National University, Hanoi, it also supports environmental education, encourages greener habits, and contributes to building a more sustainable campus community.

Carbon credit markets and passive carbon accumulation

A new kind of asset: emissions allowances as a reserve for Vietnamese businesses

According to Dân trí, emissions allowances are becoming a conditional asset: businesses can transfer any surplus, while still meeting strict measurement and surrender obligations.