Ho Chi Minh City targets net-zero emissions by 2050

Ambitious objective: Customers at a cafe along the Saigon River Ho Chi Minh City. The city of 11 million is looking to fast-track its green transition. — Bloomberg

HO CHI MINH CITY: Ho Chi Minh City is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 by adopting policies and mechanisms to transition into a green and sustainable economy.

Speaking at the “Green Economy Forum 2023: Net Zero Path to Sustainable Development” last Friday, Phan Van Mai, chairman of the city People’s Committee, said resources have been allocated to facilitate this green transition and to meet the nation’s goal of zero emissions by 2050.