Supplement to and expansion of the scope of the “Sustainable Energy Project for Agricultural Drying and Household Cooking in Northern Vietnam” under the Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG)

Pursuant to the Community Consultation Invitation regarding the development of the “Sustainable Energy Project for Agricultural Drying in Northern Vietnam” under the Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG), jointly issued by Vietnam Energy and Environment Consultancy Joint Stock Company (VNEEC) and Climate Creative and Sustainability Consultancy Company Limited (CCS Ltd.) on 27 February 2025 and 24 July 2025;

In order to expand the scope of greenhouse gas emission reduction activities, improve the efficiency of clean energy utilization, and enhance environmental, economic, and social benefits for local communities, we hereby announce the following additions and revisions to the Project:

1. Expansion of the project scope

In addition to the agricultural drying activities utilizing Volumetric Continuous Biomass Gasification (VCBG) technology, the Project will include a new component to support the adoption and use of high-efficiency household cooking stoves utilizing sustainable biomass fuels for households within the Project area.

This expanded scope forms part of the programme of activity “Sustainable Energy Programme for Cooking and Drying in Vietnam”, which aims to:

• Promote the efficient and sustainable use of clean energy for household and productive activities;
• Reduce the consumption of traditional biomass fuels;
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants;
• Improve indoor air quality and contribute to better public health;
• Reduce household fuel expenditures and improve living standards;
• Contribute to the achievement of Vietnam’s sustainable development and climate change mitigation goals.

To accurately reflect the expanded implementation scope, the Project title is hereby revised to “Sustainable Energy Project for Agricultural Drying and Household Cooking in Northern Vietnam”.

The Project objectives, implementation approach, and registration under the Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG) remain unchanged and will continue to be implemented as previously communicated, with updates made to reflect the expanded Project scope.

2. Stakeholder consultation meeting

The date, venue, and format of the Community Consultation Meeting, as announced in the Invitation Letter dated 24 July 2025, remain unchanged as follows:

Time: 13:30 – 17:00, Friday, August 29^th, 2025

Format: Online and Offline

Location: Veteran Cooperative of Han Da, Tan Lap Hamlet, Thac Ba Commune, Lao Cai Province

Consultation meeting agenda and contents: See the attached appendix

Delegates are kindly requested to register for the consultation meeting via the following link: https://forms.gle/ZefCx1cmgZJKuM5T7

A brief description of the Project is attached to this invitation. For more information about the Project, please visit the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X1SByhftgy37c68XadhGciiSbHDsxpSa

Delegates who are unable to attend the meeting in person and would like to contribute their opinions or need to clarify information about the Project and the GS4GG mechanism, please contact us at the following address:

Ms. Bui Phuong Anh – GS4GG Consultant; Mobile: 0853.091.767; Email: phuonganh@eec.vn. Exchange directly or leave comments in the Comment Book located at: Energy and Environment Consultancy Joint Stock Company, 8th Floor, Diamond Flower Building, No. 48 Le Van Luong, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Khac – Project Manager; Mobile: 0979.607.879, Email: ccs@ccspin.org. Exchange directly or leave comments in the Comment Book located at: Climate Creativity and Sustainability Study and Consultancy Company Limited, No. 49, Lane 2, Hoang Sam Street, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Hanoi.

We look forward to receiving your comments and welcoming you to the Meeting.

Yours sincerely./.

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