Increasing Synergies Between Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Energy Policy

Abstract

Viet Nam is currently one of the most dynamic economies increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The country faces multiple challenges such as meeting energy demand, changing the energy mix as well as responding to climate change. In order to address how policies can contribute to creating synergies between climate change and the sustainable development goals (SDGs), this chapter focuses on SDG7 (affordable and clean energy). More concretely, key questions are how Viet Nam plans to achieve transition to green growth by scaling up renewable energy and where major barriers lie. Based on the recent progress in this policy area, it considers prospects for closer cooperation on sustainable development, climate change and renewable energy between the EU and Viet Nam.