VNEEC presents gap and training needs assessment on carbon markets at Workshop on implementing Vietnam’s COP26 commitments

On November 5, 2026, in Hai Phong, a representative from Energy and Environment Consultancy Joint Stock Company (VNEEC) attended the Workshop on implementing Vietnam’s COP26 commitments. The event was organized by the Department of Climate Change (DCC) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, as part of the Ministry’s action plan to execute the scheme on tasks and solutions for implementing the outcomes of COP26. The workshop aimed to raise awareness, disseminate information, and mobilize the participation of communities and enterprises in fulfilling Vietnam’s COP26 commitments.

Photo: Delegates participating in the workshop

At the workshop, Ms. Pham Phuong Linh, Lead of Training Services at VNEEC, presented on the topic: “Capacity building for carbon market participation and emission reduction goal achievement for enterprises and stakeholders: Gap and training needs assessment”. She pointed out that while the domestic carbon market has entered the execution phase, significant capacity gaps remain across stakeholders. Provincial regulatory authorities lack technical expertise to review inventory reports, oversee MRV, and assess credit project documentation, while also lacking familiarity with new procedures on the National registry system. Financial institutions remain unfamiliar with green project criteria and lack carbon asset valuation models. Covered entities under the ETS demonstrate low readiness: according to a March 2026 survey of 91 facilities conducted by DCC in collaboration with VCCI and VNEEC, none of the facilities were stably operating all three market-related tasks. Furthermore, 75% of facilities had not approved financial resources for compliance obligations, and 71.4% lacked specialized personnel in GHG inventory and carbon finance.

Photo: Ms. Pham Phuong Linh, Lead of Training Services at VNEEC

Based on these findings, VNEEC proposed a training roadmap aligned with key legal milestones. The Q4/2026-Q1/2027 phase prioritizes practical administrative procedures on the National registry system, trading operations, and MRV systems. In 2027, focus will shift to carbon finance, cost-effective compliance strategies, and green project criteria. The 2027-2028 phase targets carbon asset valuation and credit project development. The training content is tailored by sector and job position, placing strong emphasis on practical application using sample dossiers, trading simulations, and calculation tools. This was also the most preferred support mechanism selected by enterprises in the survey (80.2%). VNEEC recommended establishing a multi-stakeholder coordination mechanism coordinated by DCC, comprising four main components: a multi-year joint training plan, a competency framework and certification system, a network of Trainers of Trainers (ToT), and periodic training needs surveys.

VNEEC partners with regulatory bodies, enterprises, and financial institutions in building capacity, contributing to the effective realization of Vietnam’s emission reduction commitments.

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