Vietnam Seeks Balance: Energy Security Amidst Emission Reduction Goals
Vietnam is pursuing greenhouse gas emission reductions while ensuring energy security, not only through clean energy development but also by reducing emissions from existing thermal power plants and addressing technological, institutional, and resource bottlenecks. Businesses and farmers are also participating in these efforts.
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