Denmark supports Vietnam in efficient energy use
Vietnam and Denmark will work closer together to increase the efficient use of indoor energies.
An agreement to this effect was signed in Hanoi on November 7 by the Minster of Construction Trinh Dinh Dung and Danish Minister of Climate, Energy and Building Martin Lidegaard.
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Dung appreciated Denmark’s support for the local construction industry, especially projects involved in minimising pollution and exhaust fumes from cement production.
He said that Vietnam is badly impacted by climate change, especially for coastal provinces and localities in the Mekong Delta, and the ministry expects Denmark’s support in developing coastal urban areas that can adapt to climate change.
It also expects the country to join hands with Vietnam to build green urban areas that meet international standards, he said.
“At present, Vietnam is concentrating on dealing with issues to protect the environment in urban and rural areas. Thus, we hope the Danish Government will co-operate with us in building programmes to help small-and-medium-sized enterprises provide waste and sewage management services in these areas,” Dung said.
Martin said Denmark hopes that, by assisting Vietnam in using indoor energies and reducing green-house exhaust fumes effectively, it will help the local economy increase its competitiveness.
Vietnam is among the nations Denmark has selected as strategic partners in fighting global climate change, he noted.