Vietnam's 'wave of repression' threatens climate goals, say rights groups

Vietnam, which has an economy heavily reliant on coal, has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. - Photo - The Straits Times/ANN

HANOI, Oct 21, 2022 (AFP): A "new wave of repression" in Vietnam is jeopardising progress in tackling climate change, human rights groups told UN chief Antonio Guterres on Friday as he began a visit to Hanoi.

Vietnam, which has an economy heavily reliant on coal, has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.