On November 10, 2026, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Ms. Dang Hong Hanh, Co-founder and CEO of Energy and Environment Consultancy Joint Stock Company (VNEEC), attended and spoke at the Consultation Workshop on the Government’s draft Decree detailing several articles of the Law on Environmental Protection regarding climate change response.
Photo: Overview of the Workshop
The Workshop was chaired by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Le Trong Yen, with the participation of representatives from ministries, sector agencies, specialized bodies, local authorities, industry associations, corporations, and enterprises operating in related sectors. The draft Decree is being developed in parallel with the National Assembly’s review of the draft Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Environmental Protection. At the Workshop, the Deputy Minister requested delegates to focus their feedback on the feasibility of decentralization and delegation of authority, new policies in the draft, and coordination responsibilities among agencies during implementation.
During the discussion session, Ms. Dang Hong Hanh proposed that, in the immediate term, independent verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory reports should only be mandatory for facilities participating in the emissions trading scheme (ETS) and carbon market. She also recommended clarifying conflict-of-interest controls in verification and harmonizing technical terminology across the draft. Regarding emission allowances, VNEEC suggested disclosing calculation parameters to enable enterprises to cross-check allocation results, while clarifying allocation rules for new facilities, allowance adjustment thresholds, and procedures for handling enterprise appeals. VNEEC also proposed reviewing the timeframe between the deadlines for submitting GHG inventory reports and surrendering allowances to ensure sufficient time for verification. On carbon market operations, VNEEC recommended adding mechanisms to prevent double counting when using carbon credits to offset allowance surrender obligations, while clarifying provisions on allowance auctions and market stabilization.
Photo: Ms. Dang Hong Hanh, Co-founder and CEO of VNEEC, speaking at the Workshop
Delegates at the workshop exchanged views and provided feedback on the content of the draft Decree, focusing on the feasibility of regulations concerning GHG inventories, validation and verification, emission allowance allocation, carbon market operations, as well as the roadmap for managing and collecting ozone-depleting substances. Numerous comments reflected practical difficulties regarding resources, data, execution timelines, and compliance conditions faced by various sectors and enterprises. Representatives from the Department of Climate Change clarified key points and acknowledged all inputs for further research and refinement of the draft.
VNEEC will continue to support and accompany regulatory authorities and businesses throughout the implementation of climate change response requirements.
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