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Decision No: 811/QD-BXD dated August 18, 2016 of the Ministry of Construction on introduction of climate change action plan applicable to construction industry for the period 2016-2020
Date: 8/18/2016
MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness ------------ |
No: 811/QD-BXD
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Hanoi, August 18, 2016
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PP. MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER (Signed and sealed) Phan Thi My Linh |
2016-2020
(Issued together with the Decision No.811/QD-BXD dated August 18, 2016 by the Minister of Construction)
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Actions/projects
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Objectives
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Contents
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Period
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Organization
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Action 1
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Review and supplement technical regulations, standards on construction and legislative documents related to climate change and sea level rise issued by construction authorities
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1.1
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Review technical regulations and standards on construction in regions where Acts of God frequently occur
(Departments of Science, Technology and Environment) (**) |
Compile regulations and standards on construction works that are adaptable to Acts of God impacts
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- Review and amend regulations and standards on construction in regions where Acts of God frequently occur;
- Provide guidance on construction techniques according to the reality
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2016-2018
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- Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology (IBST)(*)
-Vietnam Construction Environment Association
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1.2
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Review technical standards on construction of technical infrastructures, civil and industrial works with the consideration of climate change and sea level rise impacts according to scenarios (Departments of Science, Technology and Environment) (**)
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Compile technical standards corresponding to climate change and sea level rise occurrences
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- Review technical standards on construction of technical infrastructures (water supply and drainage systems, solid waste treatment systems, housing and public utilities)
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2016-2020
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- Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology (IBST)(*)
-Vietnam Construction Environment Association
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1.3
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Review and amend construction legislative documents which incorporate climate change and sea level rise issues(Construction Offices and Departments of Science, Technology and Environment) (**)
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Compile legislative documents corresponding to climate change and sea level occurrences
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- Review regulations and guidance which incorporate climate change and sea level rise released by the Ministry of Construction
- Incorporate climate change and sea level rise into construction planning
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2016-2020
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- Relevant bodies
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Action 2
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Introduce measures for climate resilience applicable to construction industry
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2.1
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Research and adjust urban planning and rural residential zones planning corresponding to climate change and sea level rise (especially in the central coast, the South region of Vietnam and Red River Delta)
(Departments of Urban Development)(**) |
Develop urban and rural residential zones corresponding to climate change and sea level rise
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- Adjust urban and rural residential zone planning
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2016-2020
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-Vietnam Institute for Urban and Rural Planning
and Vietnam Institute for Environment Planning (*); - Departments of Construction of provinces
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2.2
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Research to adjust construction planning for inter-provinces, economic zones, hi-tech parks, specialized functional zones
(Departments of Architecture Planning) |
Enhance ability to deal with climate change, sea level rise by industrial zones, economic zone, hi-tech parks and specialized functional zones, etc.
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- Do planning for inter-provincial development, economic zones, hi-tech parks and specialized functional zones, etc. corresponding to climate change and sea level rise
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2016-2020
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-Vietnam Institute for Urban and Rural Planning
and Vietnam Institute for Environment Planning (*); - Departments of Construction of provinces
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2.3
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Adjust technical infrastructure planning in inter provincial regions, provinces and river basins in consideration of climate change and sea level rise
(Departments of Infrastructure)(**) |
Incorporate climate change and sea level rise into infrastructure planning
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Adjust infrastructure planning according climate change and sea level rise scenarios
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2016-2020
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-Vietnam Institute for Urban and Rural Planning
and Vietnam Institute for Environment Planning (*); - Departments of Construction of provinces
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2.4
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Introduce appropriate measures for dealing with heavy rain, high tide and sea level rise in coastal urban, actions against inundation and landslide in mountain cities (Departments of Infrastructure)(**)
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Effectively control flood, inundation and landslide
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- Provide technical infrastructure solutions (leveling, drainage, detention basins, levees, etc.)
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2016-2018
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-Vietnam Institute for Urban and Rural Planning (*);
- Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology (IBST)(*)
- Departments of Construction of provinces
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2.5
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Introduce measures for controlling and mitigating impacts of storms and flood in coastal regions in the North, central coast and the South of Vietnam
(Departments of Science, Technology and Environment) (**) |
Ensure the safety of people and property (such as housing and public utilities)
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- Provide instructions on construction of housing and works in areas where may be flooded
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2016-2018
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- Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology (IBST)(*)
-Departments of Construction of provinces
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2.6
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Introduce measures for water supply to urban, dry areas, saline areas due to climate change and sea level rise
(Departments of Infrastructure)(**) |
Supply sufficient domestic water to dry and flooded areas
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- Introduce effective water supply measures applicable to urban, industrial zones and regions directly affected by drought, saltwater intrusion due to climate change and sea level rise
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2016-2018
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- Vietnam Water, Sanitation and Environment Joint Stock Company (*)
- Departments of Construction and water supply companies in provinces
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2.7
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Introduce technical guidance on construction in regions where Acts of God frequently occur
(Departments of Science , Technology and Environment)(**) |
Improve the ability to cope with Acts of Gods of God by construction companies
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- Introduce guidance on construction in regions where Acts of God frequently occur
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2016-2018
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- Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology (IBST)(*)
- Vietnam Construction Environment Association
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2.8
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Research on anti-corrosion and heat-resistant building materials to apply to technical infrastructures by region
(Departments of Science , Technology and Environment, and Departments of Building Materials)(**)< |
Focus on proper building materials for infrastructure lifetime and durability
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Research to find out anti-corrosion and heat-resistant building materials for use in technical infrastructures according climate characteristics (storms, flood, sea level rise or drought regions)
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2016-2020
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- Vietnam Institutes for Building Materials(*)
- Building material manufacturers
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2.9.
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Investigate, survey and assess the impact of climate change and sea level rise on underground construction works and introduce control measures (Departments of Science , Technology and Environment, and Departments of Urban Development)(**)
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Enhance the adaptability of underground works to climate change
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- Investigate, survey and assess the seriousness of impacts of climate change and sea level rise on underground construction works
- Introduce control measures
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2016-2018
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- (Departments of Infrastructure)(*)
- Departments of Construction and relevant bodies)
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2.10
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Investigate and survey urban ground elevation and introduce measures for managing urban infrastructure ground elevation corresponding to climate change and sea level rise
(Departments of Science , Technology and Environment, and Departments of Urban Development)(**) |
Intensify the management of ground elevation of urban infrastructures corresponding to climate change and sea level rise
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- Survey and investigate urban ground elevation management
- Introduce control measures for elevation management corresponding to climate change
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2016-2018
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- (Departments of Infrastructure)(*)
- Departments of Construction and relevant bodies
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2.11
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Investigate, survey and assess the impact of climate change and sea level rise on technical infrastructures in coastal industrial and economic zones and introduce control measures
(Departments of Science , Technology and Environment, and Departments of Urban Development)(**) |
Enhance the adaptability of technical infrastructures in coastal economic zones and industrial zones to climate change
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- Investigate, survey and assess the impact of climate change and sea level rise on technical infrastructures in coastal industrial and economic zones
- Introduce control measures
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2016-2018
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- (Departments of Infrastructure and Departments of Construction)(*)
- Departments of Construction and relevant bodies
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2.12
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Implement “ Urban development responses to climate change, period 2013-2020 “scheme (Departments of Urban Development)(**)
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Develop cities that have ability to adapt and respond to climate change
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Execute 05 programs and action according the Scheme
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2016-2020
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- (Departments of Urban Development)(*)
- Departments of Construction
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Action 3
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Study mitigation measures applicable to construction industry
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3.1
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Research and carry out construction and assessment of green construction works and green cities (Departments of Science , Technology and Environment) (**)
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Save energy and water, reduce greenhouse gas emission, promote sustainable urban development
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- Introduce green works and green cities construction solutions
- Conduct assessment and recognition of green works and green cities
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2016-2018
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-Vietnam Institute of Architecture (*)
- Vietnam Construction Environment Association and Departments of Construction
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3.2
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Study and draw up guidance on green infrastructure planning
(Departments of Science , Technology and Environment and Departments of Infrastructure) (**) |
Focus on green infrastructure planning and construction
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- Learn from green infrastructure planning experiences
- Incorporate climate change and sea level rise issues into green infrastructure planning
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2016-2020
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- Vietnam Institute for Urban and Rural Planning (*);
- Departments of Construction of provinces
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3.3
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Introduce guidance on assessment and selection of urban construction land and incorporate climate change scenarios into planning
(Departments of Science , Technology and Environment and Departments of Infrastructure) (**) |
incorporate climate change scenarios into infrastructure planning
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Set up and supplement criteria and procedures for selection and assessment of construction land to minimize climate change negative impacts
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2016-2018
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- Vietnam Institute for Urban and Rural Planning (*);
- Departments of Construction of provinces
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3.4
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Research and apply energy-efficient solutions and use renewable energy in housing and public entities; effectively utilize and re-use water (Departments of Science, Technology and Environment) (**)
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Reduce energy and water consumption by construction
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- Compile standards on energy and water efficiency
- Pilot and broadly apply appropriate solutions
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2016-2020
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-Vietnam Institute for Science and Technology *
- Vietnam Construction environment Association, University of Science and Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association
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3.5
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Research and apply model design and solutions for housing and public utility construction in Northern Coast, Central Coast and Mekong delta
(Housing and Real Estate Market Management Agency)(**) |
Produce adaptable housing design for climate change and sea level rise adaption
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- Produce adaptable housing design for coastal regions
- Construction solutions
- Apply adaptable housing design to coastal regions
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2016- 2020
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- Vietnam Institute of Architecture (**)
- Departments of Construction of provinces
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3.6
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Research and apply solutions to reduction of CO2 emitted by cement and building material manufacturing
(Departments of Science , Technology and Environment, and Departments of Building Materials)(**) |
Reduce CO2 emission in building material manufacture
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- Investigate and survey production technology and draw up CO2 emissionreduction plans
- Introduce energy efficiency solutions, reduce or replace fossil fuel used in building material manufacture
- Introduce and execute greenhouse gas reduction plans
- Pilot and transfer technology
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2016-2019
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- Vietnam Institutes for Building Materials(*)
- Cement , glass ceramic manufacturers
- Consulting firms
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3.7
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Research and design domestic waste management models for relief of environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emission
(Departments of Science , Technology and Environment (**) |
Reduce environmental pollution in both urban and countryside
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- Apply waste management and facilitate the involvement of private sector in waste management
- Take actions against greenhouse gas emission
- Plot waste management models
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2016-2017
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-(Departments of Infrastructure)(*)
- Vietnam Institute for Urban and Rural Planning, and Departments of Construction of provinces
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3.8
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Research and apply appropriate solid waste treatment technologies
(Departments of Science , Technology and Environment, and Departments of Infrastructure)(**) |
Provide environment protection, reduce greenhouse gas emission
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- Research and employ appropriate solid waste and sewerage treatment technologies
- Design and invent, commissioning and employ technological equipment,
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2016- 2020
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-Enterprises (*)
- Vietnam Institute for Urban and Rural Planning, Vietnam Construction Environment Association, Departments of Construction
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3.9
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Research and propose water reservation multifunctional systems applied in urban (Departments of Science , Technology and Environment) (**)
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Construct water reservation multifunctional systems
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- Research and propose water reservation multifunctional systems applied in urban
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2016-2017
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-(Departments of Infrastructure)(*)
- People’s Committees of provinces
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3.10
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Investigate, survey and assess brackish and saltwater solutions and propose applicable technologies applied to coastal urban and Mekong Delta
(Departments of Science , Technology and Environment) (**) |
Desalinate saltwater and brackish water in coastal cities and the Mekong Delta
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- Investigate, survey and assess saltwater and brackish water solutions
- Propose applicable technologies applied to coastal urban and Mekong Delta
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2016-2018
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-(Departments of Infrastructure)(*)
- People’s Committees of provinces
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3.11
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Assess the feasibility and propose appropriate solutions and technologies for re-use of rainwater
(Departments of Science , Technology and Environment) (**) |
Find out ways to re-use rainwater
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Assess the feasibility and propose appropriate solutions and technology for re-use of rainwater
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2016-2018
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- (Departments of Infrastructure)(*)
- People’s Committees of provinces
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3.12
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Measure greenhouse gas and introduce plans and roadmaps for reducing greenhouse gas emission
(Departments of Science , Technology and Environment, and Departments of Building Materials) (**) |
Reduce greenhouse gas emission
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- Introduce greenhouse gas measurement form, establish reporting and data consolidation procedures
- Introduce plans and roadmaps for reducing greenhouse gas emission
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2016-2020
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- Enterprises and consulting firms (*)
- Institutes for Building Materials
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3.13
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Research and produce green building materials and products
(Departments of Science , Technology and Environment, and Departments of Building Materials) (**) |
Produce durable building materials and products
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- Research and produce green building materials and products
- Pilot production
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2016-2020
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-Environmental enterprises (*)
- Vietnam Institutes for Building Materials
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3.14
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Measure greenhouse gas
Departments of Science , Technology and Environment, and Departments of Building Materials) (**) |
Calculate volume of greenhouse gas emission from construction
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- Release measurement forms under international standards
- Measure at sources of greenhouse gas emission
- Analyze and aggregate greenhouse gas emission figures and reports
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2016-2020
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- Enterprises and consulting firms (*)
- Institute for Building Materials and Vietnam Cement Industry Corporation
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3.15
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Execute action plans for reducing greenhouse gas emission in cement production
(Departments of Science , Technology and Environment, and Departments of Building Materials) (**) |
Reduce greenhouse gas emission
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- Complete and operate MRV (measuring-reporting and verification) systems
- Take measures against greenhouse gas emission
- Implement the action plan and manage the implementation
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2016-2020
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- Institutes for Building Materials and consulting firms (*)
- Institute for Building Materials and Vietnam Cement Industry Corporation
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3.16
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Assess overall demand for technologies for reducing carbon emission in construction industry to set the national carbon emission limit and commitments to Paris Pact
(Building Material Offices)(**) |
Estimates required sources of personnel, finance and technologies to fulfill commitments to Paris Pact and keep carbon emission under set forth limit
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- Establish criteria for technology assessment
- Aggregate and assess current status of building material production technology, construction technologies and waste treatment technologies
- Propose necessary personnel, finance and technologies to fulfill commitments to Paris Pact and keep carbon emission under set forth limit
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2016-2020
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- Vietnam Institute for Building Science and technology, Departments of Infrastructures
- Vietnam Institute for Building Materials, Vietnam Cement Industry Corporation and relevant Associations
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Action 4
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Establish policies on training in climate change and sea level rise adaption
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4.1
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Compile and provide training documents on climate change, adaption and mitigation measures for officials in construction industry
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Improve official’s awareness of climate change and sea level rise
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- Compile and provide training documents for officials in construction industry
- Provide administrative officers and technicians of Ministry and Departments of Construction with training courses
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2016-2018
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- Academy of Manager for Construction and City(*)
- Vietnam Construction Environment Association
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4.2
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Add specialist knowledge of climate, hydrology, environment, climate change, sea level rise and control and mitigation measures to syllabi of universities of urban management and planning, architecture and construction
(Departments of Science, Technology and Environment) (**) |
Broaden student’s knowledge of climate and climate change
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- Add documents on climate change, sea level rise to reference to existing syllabi of universities of Architecture and construction
- Broaden knowledge of green works
- Practice in field of green works and green cities
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2016-2017
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- Hanoi University of Architecture (*)
- Ho Chi Minh University of Architecture
- Universities of Construction
- Vietnam Construction Environment Association
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4.3
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Disseminate information on Acts of Gods, climate change, sea level rise and their impacts on construction industry
(Departments of Science, Technology and Environment, and Building Material Offices) (**) |
Raise public awareness of control and mitigation of Acts of God impacts
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Disseminate and educate officials and employees of disciplinary entities and public on control and mitigation of Acts of Gods consequences and action against climate changes
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2016-2018
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- National Informatics Center (*)
- Construction newspapers and magazines
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4.4
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Develop and implement plans for attraction of international sponsorships for actions against climate change and sea level rise
( Ministerial Offices and Department of Financial Planning) (**) |
Sponsorships by the Government and international organizations
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- Prepare personnel and investment attraction plans
- Execute and assist in implementing the plan
- Attend COP and relevant seminars or conferences
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2016-2020
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-(Departments of Science , Technology and Environment, and Departments of International Cooperation)(*)
- Relevant bodies
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4.5
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Execute action plans on green development up to 2020 and visions towards 2030
(Departments of Science, Technology and Environment) |
Compile action plans in conformity to national action plan on green development
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- Execute action mentioned in the action plan
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2017-2020
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Departments of Science, Technology and Environment and members of the Ministry of Construction(*)
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4.6
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Set up teams in charge of implementing action against climate change and green development
(Departments of Science, Technology and Environment)(**) |
Assist in executing action against climate change
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- Draw up annual plans and reports
- Implement and inspection the implementation of mitigation and adaption measures.
- Search for international assistance
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2017-2020
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Departments of Science, Technology and Environment and members of the Ministry of Construction(*)
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