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Why Climate Change is important for Vietnam

Why Climate Change is important for Vietnam. Global emissions of greenhouse gases come from a wide range of sources. Agriculture 5.6 Gt (10 9 ) 14% mostly from soils & livestock. Energy – 25.6 Gt 61% Consuming fossil fuels (particularly coal oil and gas). Electricity & Heat Generation.

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Why Climate Change is important for Vietnam

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  1. Why Climate Change is important for Vietnam

  2. Global emissions of greenhouse gases come from a wide range of sources Agriculture 5.6 Gt (109) 14% mostly from soils & livestock Energy – 25.6 Gt 61% Consuming fossil fuels (particularly coal oil and gas) Electricity & Heat Generation Land Use changes 7.6 Gt 18% primarily deforestation Transport Other energy Industry All GHG in CO2 equivalent Source: World Resources Institute. 2000 estimate.

  3. Projected Impacts of Climate Change Global temperature change (relative to pre-industrial) 0°C 1°C 2°C 3°C 4°C 5°C Food Falling crop yields in many areas, particularly developing regions Falling yields in many developed regions Possible rising yields in some high latitude regions Water Significant decreases in water availability in many areas, including Mediterranean and Southern Africa Small mountain glaciers disappear – water supplies threatened in several areas Sea level rise threatens major cities Ecosystems Extensive Damage to Coral Reefs Rising number of species face extinction Extreme Weather Events Rising intensity of storms, forest fires, droughts, flooding and heat waves Risk of Abrupt and Major Irreversible Changes Increasing risk of dangerous feedbacks and abrupt, large-scale shifts in the climate system 3

  4. What will the UK do globally? • Work for international agreement to stabilise climate change. • Provide investment for Developing countries in clean energy sources. • Help developing countries adapt. • Help countries prepare for international discussions on climate change frameworks. • Help developing countries benefit from reduced emissions, including trading schemes.

  5. What impact will climate change have on Vietnam ? • Less predictable weather patterns. • A rise in sea level of 1 metre could lose 12.2% of land area where 23% of the population live (17 million people). • More frequent and severe typhoons. In 2006 typhoon damage in Vietnam cost over $1.2bn. • Rising temperatures and changed rainfall patterns affecting agriculture & water resources.

  6. Some key questions • How can Vietnam best engage in this important agenda both at global and country level? • What are the key priorities for Vietnam? • How can the international community support Vietnam? • What are the implications for Vietnam’s WTO accession?

  7. DFIDV Approach • Support those donors with expertise and experience. • Use our engagement in PRSC and Post WTO to raise awareness and advocate for action on CC. • Work with other parts of UK Government (FCO. UKTI etc.) to engage GoV and industry and link to global work. Ensure DFID programmes address CC and disaster risk reduction opportunities. • Link Vietnam to DFID centrally funded programmes – research, technology etc. • Place a regional livelihoods adviser in Vietnam in mid 2007 to strengthen regional links.

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