Unlocking private capital for climate change adaptation

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According to the World Bank, economic damage from climate change in Vietnam in 2020 was estimated at $10 billion, equivalent to 3.2% of GDP.

The private sector plays a crucial role in providing finance, technology, and adaptation solutions in response to climate change. However, according to research by the Climate Policy Initiative, private finance currently accounts for only about 2% of the total tracked global finance for climate change adaptation.

On November 12, at COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, the Department of Climate Change under the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Environment collaborated with the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network to organize an event titled "Promoting Investment and Private Sector Participation in Climate Change Adaptation: Experiences from Vietnam and Other Countries."

The event brought together representatives from Vietnam, countries with similar conditions, and international experts to exchange experiences and seek solutions for mobilizing private sector involvement in climate change adaptation, particularly in finance and investment.

In her opening remarks, Ms. Mai Kim Lien, Deputy Director of the Department of Climate Change affirmed the private sector's vital role in providing finance, technology, and adaptation solutions. Climate change is increasingly impacting socio-economic development, food security, water security, and livelihoods. "As extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, climate change adaptation demands decisive action and commensurate investment resources," Ms. Lien emphasized.

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, by 2035, developing countries will need approximately $310-365 billion annually for climate change adaptation, which is 12-14 times the international finance allocated to this sector in 2023.

In Vietnam, the financial need for climate change adaptation for the 2021-2030 period is estimated at $55-92 billion. Meanwhile, according to the World Bank, economic damage from climate change in Vietnam in 2020 was estimated at $10 billion, equivalent to 3.2% of GDP.

In response to these demands, Vietnam has…

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