Vietnam Pushes for Green Growth with Environmental Protection Law Amendments
Vietnam is amending its 2020 Environmental Protection Law to strengthen its institutional framework for sustainable development and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Key focuses include emissions management, carbon market development, and digitalization.
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