Hosted by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) – in collaboration with the EU-Vietnam Business Network (EVBN)
Dragon Capital sponsored the Global Leaders Dialogue on Climate Change, and Access to Clean Energy in Vietnam dialogue, hosted by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) – in collaboration with the EU-Vietnam Business Network (EVBN). This event attracted the participation of Dr. Mary Robinson, UN Special Envoy on El Niño and Climate, and Former President of Ireland, as well as representatives from the Vietnamese Government, led by Vice Minister Hoang Quoc Vuong of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT).
Mary Robinson is a leading global voice regarding contemporary concerns on climate change and clean energy, advocating for widespread access to green energy for all strata of society, particularly the poorest. Dr. Robinson shared her message of urgency in addressing climate change, while highlighting the necessity to include women, rural communities, and minorities in future solutions and policies in Vietnam.
Following that, Vice Minister Hoang Quoc Vuong’s talk highlighted examples of how sustainability, environmental protection and clean energy are already integrated in the Government’s recent policies, with a strong commitment to renewable energy in future policy-making.
The content of these talks was then deconstructed in a panel discussion, which included the two key speakers along with business representatives, Mr. Gavin Smith from Dragon Capital and Mr. James Mullen from ABB. A perspective from the NGO side was provided by Ms. Nguy Thi Khanh, Director of Green ID.
This EuroCham Global Leaders Dialogue took place at the Hotel Melia Hanoi and gathered over 80 participants from diverse fields, including business professionals, industry experts, diplomats and embassy officials and international NGO officers.