In 2021, Viet Nam’s transport sector emitted ca. 45 MtCO2 – an increase of 1.5 times compared to 2014. The transport sector is responsible for 18% of energy-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 11% of the country’s total emissions. Viet Nam is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 with international support. Recognising the critical role of decarbonising the transport sector, Viet Nam aims to draw lessons from regional best practices to facilitate a smooth and fast transition to clean energy vehicles.
On 10 July, the Viet Nam component of the NDC Transport Initiative in Asia Phase II (NDC-TIA 2) was officially launched in Hanoi.
The project directly supports Viet Nam’s national Green Energy Transition Action Programme to help the country achieve net-zero transport emissions by 2050. Focusing on commercial vehicle electrification and clean energy, it will address regulatory gaps, technical standards, infrastructure and financing – key enablers for large-scale adoption.
It will support the development of regulations and standards for electric vehicles, assess urban charging needs, study links between EVs and public transport and metro systems, and propose financing mechanisms to develop the EV ecosystem. Policy dialogue and knowledge sharing will also be strengthened, including initiatives to promote women’s participation in transport and logistics.
“Decarbonising the transport sector is a global challenge that requires international collaboration and joint efforts. The NDC-TIA project provides a regional exchange and cooperation platform for China, India, and Viet Nam,” says Urda Eichhorst, Head of Cluster ‘Green Transformation’ GIZ East Asia.
In the second phase of the project, the project team will continue working with partners from all sides to explore effective pathways for accelerating commercial vehicle electrification, while sharing project outcomes across borders to exert a broader impact on low-carbon, green transport transitions in Asia and globally.
“The programme is one of the concrete steps to realise Viet Nam’s transport-sector emission reduction commitments,” remarks Ngô Anh Tuấn, Director of the ACST.
Alexandra Westwood, Attaché of the Section Economic Affairs and Development of German Embassy in Viet Nam, said the continuation of cooperation under the NDC Transport Initiative in Asia (NDC-TIA) Phase 2 demonstrates a long-standing, trusted partnership in addressing climate change and will bring practical benefits to Viet Nam’s green transition.
The launch event attracted over 100 delegates from state management agencies, enterprises across the transport ecosystem, research institutes, universities, professional associations, development partners, and industry experts, reaffirming the shared commitment of all stakeholders to advancing the green transformation in Viet Nam’s transport sector.
For more details about the project, please visit: NDC Transport Initiative for Asia – Phase 2 | Internationale Klimaschutzinitiative (IKI)
