UNFCCC COP 15 CMP 5 Side Event in

UNFCCC COP 15 & CMP 5 Side Event in Copenhagen, Denmark Response to Climate Change in Vietnam Support Program to Respond to Climate Change (SP-RCC) in Vietnam For Smooth and Effective Implementation of National Target Program to Respond to Climate Change (NTP-RCC) 14 December 2009, Presented by JICA and AFD

1. Project Overview and Implementation Structure (1/2) We, JICA and AFD, have initiated Support Program to Respond to Climate Change (SP-RCC) and other stakeholders have participated in policy dialogues. Objective of SP-RCC • To support the implementation of climate change related policies and strategies based on the “National Target Program to Respond to Climate Change (NTP-RCC)” • To serve as an aid harmonization platform as well as a coordination platform for further technical and financial assistance NTP-RCC Structure SP-RCC Structure National Steering Committee Implementation Structure Executive Board MONRE NTP-RCC Standing Office Program Coordination Unit (PCU) PCU’s Main Role Facilitate policy dialogue, monitor and evaluate policy actions

1. Project Overview and Implementation Structure (2/2) One Scene of Policy Dialogue We had series of policy dialogues for 15 sectors between cross sectoral ministries and development partners in 2009 to formulate a comprehensive “Policy Matrix” for climate change actions in Vietnam. JICA Ministry AFD Ministry UNDP Ministry Denmark … Donor NGO NGO … • Numbers of Policy Dialogues between ministries and donors: 2 weeks x 4 times • Numbers of Donors Meetings: 10 days x once • Hours of Policy Dialogue: 1 -3 hours/sector -> All policy dialogues are open and transparent for all concerned stakeholders.

2. Basic Composition/Framework of SP-RCC - Pillars, Sectors and Main Responsible Ministries Pillars Climate Change related strategies, policies, etc. Policy Action Sectors Mitigation 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Adaptation 6) Water 7) Integrated Coastal Management 8) Disaster Prevention 9) Forestry, Biodiversity and Agriculture 10) Transportation and Construction 11) Health Care Cross. Cutting Main Responsible Ministries Energy (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency) Transportation and Construction Forestry and Agriculture Waste Disposal CDM MONRE 12) Assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation 13) Financial Mechanism 14) Mainstreaming CC issues to development planning and Program Management of NTP-RCC and SP-RCC 15) Awareness Raising and Human Resource Development MOIT MOT, MOC, MOIT MARD MOC Related ministries MOC etc MARD, BCA etc MOT, MOC MOH MOST MOF, MPI MOET To build up overall capacity for climate change actions in cross sectors in the Government of Vietnam

3. Elements of Policy Matrix in SP-RCC - The Result of evaluation in 2009 Outcome/Target CY 2009 Actions (1 st Cycle) CY 2010 Actions (2 nd Cycle) Evaluated and agreed through Policy Dialogue (Nov 2009) CY 2011 Actions (3 rd Cycle) Policy Action: Criteria: Policy Action: Criteria: Policy Action: Criteria: Mitigation: Energy Mitigation: CDM Mitigation and Adaptation: Forestry Adaptation: Disaster Prevention Cross-cutting: Financial Mechanism [Policy Actions] Total: 22 • Highly Satisfactory: 2 • Satisfactory: 13 • Substantial Progress: 6 • Unfulfilled: 1 Mitigation Adaptation Cross-Cutting … 15 sectors [Policy Actions 2 nd cycle] • Trigger Actions: 14 (Prioritized actions) • Benchmark Actions: 44

4. Sample of Policy Matrix (1/5) - Mitigation: Energy (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency) Mitigation RE&EE Adaptation Cross-Cutting Outcome/Target • Achieve 3 % of renewable energy and new energy of primary energy consumption by 2010 (about 5% in 2020 and 11% in 2050) CY 2009 Actions (1 st Cycle) CY 2010 Actions (2 nd Cycle) CY 2011 Actions (3 rd Cycle) • Formulate Strategy and Master plan for Renewable Energy Development (20152025) • Finalize the draft Decree on encouraging and supporting Renewable Energy development • Conduct a study how to finance additional costs of renewable energy via Renewable Energy Fund • Establish Renewable Energy Fund as stipulated in the Renewable Energy Master plan • Prepare the legislative framework for improving energy efficiency and conservation activities in Vietnam • Prepare the regulations to enforce the Law on energy efficiency and conservation • Complete the research of the financial mechanism for improving energy efficiency and conservation activities in Vietnam *The number to be reconfirmed • Develop policy framework to save 5 -8% of the total energy amount consumed nationwide in the period of 2011 -2015 Go. V develops a policy framework to promote the development of commercial renewable energy and energy efficiency and conservation. Summary

4. Sample of Policy Matrix (2/5) - Mitigation: CDM Outcome/Target CY 2009 Actions (1 st Cycle) • Develop mechanisms and policies to encourage investment into clean development mechanism, emission reduction, and environmental protection Summary CY 2010 Actions (2 nd Cycle) CDM Mitigation Adaptation Cross-Cutting CY 2011 Actions (3 rd Cycle) • Analyze the bottleneck of CDM issues in Vietnam among concerned ministries, donors and private sectors • Revise the content of the article related to CDM projects funded by ODA • Develop how to use CERs for adaptation activities in implementation phase under NTP Go. V will improve regulations to attract more investment on and facilitate formulation of CDM projects.

4. Sample of Policy Matrix (3/5) - Mitigation and Adaptation: Forestry and Biodiversity Outcome/Target CY 2009 Actions (1 st Cycle) CY 2010 Actions (2 nd Cycle) • Restore forest cover to 40. 73% of national land area by 2013 • Formulate proposal on forest development and protection for 2010 2020 • Enhance disaster preparedness (including shore erosion) • Develop Mangrove forest system ("Green Dyke") • Promote implementation of mangrove rehabilitation and development program in provincial level • Develop institutional framework in accordance with climate change scenarios • Launch implementing framework on Biodiversity Conservation in Vietnam • Introduce MONRE's plan on developing legal documents for the implementation of Law on Biodiversity Summary Mitigation Forestry Adaptation F &B Cross-Cutting CY 2011 Actions (3 rd Cycle) • Improve management of protection forest in 12 provinces in central and southern provinces Go. V has restored forest cover gradually, at the same time, they have been strengthening Mangrove forest system and biodiversity conservation.

4. Sample of Policy Matrix (4/5) - Adaptation: Disaster Prevention Outcome/Target • Strengthen community based disaster risk management (CBDRM) Mitigation Adaptation Cross-Cutting DP CY 2009 Actions (1 st Cycle) CY 2010 Actions (2 nd Cycle) CY 2011 Actions (3 rd Cycle) • Issue framework of CBDRM • National Program on Enhancement of Public Awareness and Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM program) is adopted at provincial level • Monitor and assess the implementation of the action plan of CBDRM Summary Go. V will strengthen community based disaster risk management.

4. Sample of Policy Matrix (5/5) - Cross-Cutting: Financial Mechanism Outcome/Target • Ensure adequate finance source through reliable estimation on required budget for implementation of Climate Change related policies based on NTP-RCC Mitigation Adaptation Cross-Cutting FM CY 2009 Actions (1 st Cycle) CY 2010 Actions (2 nd Cycle) CY 2011 Actions (3 rd Cycle) • Develop and introduce a legal framework for financial mechanism based on NTP-RCC • Introduce annual reports on budget allocation for NTPRCC and budget expenditure estimate with regard to climate change • Review and estimate required budget for implementation of Climate Change related policies and projects • Enhance the transparency of budget related to climate change Summary • Ensure more accurate estimation of necessary cost and sufficient allocation of the climate change related budget

5. Cycle of SP-RCC 1 st Cycle (2008 -9) 2 nd Cycle (2009 -10) 3 rd Cycle (2010 -11) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 st Policy Dialogue 2 nd Policy Dialogue 3 rd Policy Dialogues between ministries and donors Implementing Policy Actions (PAs) Go. V Monitoring PAs by ministries and donors Donors and NGOs (JICA) (AFD) Evaluate the achievement of 1 st Cycle’s PAs Evaluate the achievement of 2 nd Cycle’s PAs Evaluate the achievement of 3 rd Cycle’s PAs Based on the result, funds are made available to Go. V

6. Summary • SP-RCC’s main points: 1. Wide coverage (15 sectors) for comprehensive policy development and cross sectoral collaboration 2. Open for all concerned stakeholders 3. Various Participation ways to the Program (some donors provide financial support, others provide technical and knowledge inputs for policy actions. ) 4. ->SP-RCC is to serve as a “Platform” for policy dialogue and aid harmonization to respond to climate change in Vietnam that can foster and scale-up existing initiatives and programs as well as allow to develop new tools.

Thank you very much for your attention If you are interested in participation and contribution to SP-RCC, please do not hesitate to contact with us! • Southeast Asia Department 2 (JICA, Tokyo) • Yasuhiro KAMIMURA (Mr. ) tel: +81 -3 -5226 -9074, e-mail: Kamimura. Yasuhiro@jica. go. jp • Office for Climate Change (JICA, Tokyo) • Akiko Urakami (Ms) tel: +81 -3 -5226 -8476, email: Urakami. Akiko@jica. go. jp • Vietnam Office (JICA, Hanoi) • Taro KATSURAI (Mr) tel: +84 -3831 -5005 (ex: 187), email: Katsurai. Taro@jica. go. jp • Vietnam Office (AFD, Hanoi) • Sophie SALOMON (Ms) tel: +84 -38 23 67 64/65 (ex: 128), email: salomons@AFD. fr Presented by Akiko URAKAMI (Ms)