The special report made debut in 2021 by a 20-member youths group, representing about 1,000 youths across the country. It aims to raise voice of the youths as well as share their visions with policymakers, so that they can get the support they need and increase their contribution to climate action.

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An overview of the event

The report pointed out challenges facing the youths in taking climate action, such as technology accessibility, shortage of finance; lack of cooperation opportunity, and mapped out solutions for the problems. Many initiatives in the report have received awards and are widely present at the “Youth for Climate Innovation” contest.

Addressing the event, Director of the Department of Climate Change (MoNRE) Tang The Cuong encouraged the youths to update information more extensively with typical examples; and propose measures to making policies in response to climate change.

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Youths discussing about climate issues during the event

Meanwhile, Mr. Patrick Haverman, Deputy Resident Representative of the UNDP in Vietnam also underscored that the whole society, especially the youth, should join hands in response to climate change.

Translated by Chung Anh