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Vietnam

Japanese and Korean industry push gas on Vietnam amid campaigner crackdown

Japanese and Korean industry push gas on Vietnam amid campaigner crackdown

An InfluenceMap report spells out foreign pro-gas lobbying in Vietnam as environmental activists face mounting threats for speaking out against the government

Vietnam braces for Typhoon Molave, in worst tropical storm season for decades

Vietnam braces for Typhoon Molave, in worst tropical storm season for decades

Molave will be the fourth storm to hit the nation’s central region in less than three weeks — leaving communities no time to recover before being hit again and harder

South Korea pursues Vietnamese coal plant, drawing international criticism

South Korea pursues Vietnamese coal plant, drawing international criticism

A decision by state-owned utility Kepco to invest in Vung Ang 2 coal power station goes against the government’s “green new deal” rhetoric

Vietnam brings cement sector into new climate submission to the UN

Vietnam brings cement sector into new climate submission to the UN

The southeast Asian nation has made slight improvements to its 2030 climate plan but still expects emissions to increase rapidly over the next decade

Climate change is driving migration from Vietnam's Mekong delta

Climate change is driving migration from Vietnam’s Mekong delta

Saltwater intrusion and drought are destroying crops in one of the most fertile places on earth, prompting an exodus of farmers

World Bank calls on Vietnam to avoid coal

World Bank calls on Vietnam to avoid coal

Top development lender is working to bring renewable energy costs for developing countries, says chief Jim Kim

China cuts pollution at home, grows coal abroad

China cuts pollution at home, grows coal abroad

China cuts coal at home but state owned companies and banks drive new coal expansion overseas, despite promises of green growth for developing countries

Fears of an Asian coal surge are overblown - study

Fears of an Asian coal surge are overblown – study

NEWS: Dirty power plants planned in China, India, Vietnam and Indonesia are unlikely to all be built, says think tank ECIU

Vietnam to phase out coal, invest in gas and renewables

Vietnam to phase out coal, invest in gas and renewables

NEWS: Prime minister says government will review plans for new coal power plants, indicating country could shift towards lower emission gas and renewables

Illegal logging resurges on Chinese timber demand - report

Illegal logging resurges on Chinese timber demand – report

NEWS: US and EU border controls have less influence on illicit trade as demand shifts to emerging economies, finds Chatham House

Vietnam mulls climate pledge to UN pact

Vietnam mulls climate pledge to UN pact

NEWS: Southeast Asian country eyes up to 25% cut in carbon emissions by 2030, depending on international cash

China and India adopt UK tool to map green futures

NEWS: UK-led modelling tools are helping governments around the world develop contributions to a global climate deal

Will REDD+ be the saviour of the world's rainforests?

Will REDD+ be the saviour of the world’s rainforests?

RTCC speaks to five REDD+ experts to see what the rainforest preservation scheme has achieved, and where it goes from here

John Kerry pledges extra $17m for Vietnam climate adaptation

John Kerry pledges extra $17m for Vietnam climate adaptation

USA’s Secretary of State visits vulnerable Mekong Delta and promises to support efforts to cope with rising sea levels

Obama appoints Keystone opponent Podesta as climate advisor

Obama appoints Keystone opponent Podesta as climate advisor

Wednesday’s top five: Obama appoints John Podesta, coal exports threaten Great Barrier Reef, John Kerry to visit Philippines city of Tacloban

South East Asia food basket facing 'shocking' future

South East Asia food basket facing ‘shocking’ future

One of the most fertile areas of south east Asia, the Lower Mekong Basin, faces a bleak future from the impacts of climate change

Vietnam's climate change laws

Vietnam’s climate change laws

Globe International analysis on what Vietnam is doing to address climate change and develop a low carbon energy system

Business focus: Creating a closed loop for Cassava production in Vietnam

Business focus: Creating a closed loop for Cassava production in Vietnam

RTCC has asked businesses from around the world to send us their stories about how they are developing low-carbon closed-loop growth models. Today’s focus is the Huong Hoa Tapioca Starch Plant in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam.

Photo of the week #11: Land management in Vietnam

Photo of the week #11: Land management in Vietnam

This week’s photo of the week looks at the threat to agricultural production from climate change in Vietnam.

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