THE PRIME MINISTER | SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM |
No. 438/QD-TTg | Hanoi, March 25, 2021 |
APPROVING SCHEME FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CLIMATE-SMART CITIES IN VIETNAM FOR 2021 - 2030
PRIME MINISTER
Pursuant to the Law on Government Organization dated June 19, 2015 and Law on Amendments to the Law on Government Organization and Law on Local Government Organization dated November 22, 2019;
Pursuant to Resolution No. 24-NQ/TW dated June 03, 2013 of the 7th meeting of the 11th Central Committee on active in response to climate change, improvement of natural resource management and environmental protection;
Pursuant to the Government’s Resolution No. 06/NQ-CP dated January 21, 2021 on action program on continuing implementation of Resolution No. 24-NQ/TW of the 11th Central Committee on active in response to climate change, improvement of natural resource management and environmental protection according to the Politburo’s Conclusion No. 56-KL/TW dated August 23, 2019;
Pursuant to the Government’s Resolution No. 93/NQ-CP dated October 31, 2016 approving Paris Agreement for implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change;
Pursuant to the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 1055/QD-TTg dated July 20, 2020 promulgating national climate change adaptation plan for the 2021 - 2030 period with a vision by 2050;
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HEREBY DECIDES:
Article 1.The scheme for development of climate-smart cities in Vietnam for 2021 - 2030 (hereinafter referred to as “Scheme”), with the following basic content, is approved:
1. General objectives: proactively respond to climate change, properly use resources for urban upgrade and development, contribute to gradual control and reduction of air, water and land pollution in compliance with international standards; review, amend and complete the legislative document system, plan and manage investment in urban development when the risks posed by climate change are on the rise; raise awareness, and enhance cooperation between ministries, central authorities and local governments in directing and managing development of climate-smart cities.
2. Specific objectives:
Elaborate requirements of tasks of Resolution No. 24-NQ/TW by the 11th Central Committee, plan for implementation of the Paris Agreement for implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, national strategy for climate change, national target program on response to climate change, national climate change adaptation plan and national climate change scenarios in development of the national urban system.
Develop programs and plans for investigation and evaluation of the level of climate change impact on cities at high risk.
Develop a framework of tasks and solutions for response and adaptation to climate change and sea level rise as well as minimization of risk in urban development in Vietnam.
Propose pilot programs and projects, estimate funding and assign tasks to relevant ministries, central authorities and local governments.
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1. Scope of the Scheme: the Scheme shall be adopted in urban systems nationwide (63 provinces and central-affiliated cities), with a focus on coastal and delta cities facing risk of flooding and cities facing high risk of flash floods and landslides in the Northern Highlands, the Central Coast, the Southeast and the Central Highlands.
2. Timeline:
The Scheme is formulated for the period starting from now to 2030 with a vision for after 2030. To be specific:
First phase (2021-2025): the Scheme shall be implemented in 05 cities, namely Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Can Tho, Hai Phong and Da Nang, and cities of 7 provinces located in the North Central Coast, the Central Coast and the Mekong Delta and 7 provinces located in the Northern Highlands and the Central Highlands.
Second phase (2026-2030): the Scheme shall be implemented in coastal cities and delta cities at risk of flooding; and at high risk of flash floods and landslides in provinces in the Northern Highlands, the Central Coast, the Southeast and the Central Highlands and provinces whose cities suffer from new impacts of climate change.
After 2030: the Scheme shall be implemented throughout the country.
(List of provinces and cities involved in 2021 - 2030 phase is provided for in Appendix I enclosed therewith).
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1. Investigate and evaluate the level of climate change impact on development of existing urban systems and new cities planned to be established during 2021 - 2030; identify areas at risk of great impact from climate change; calculate possibility and level of self-adaptation, propose responding solutions; develop a climate risk map system and database system (hereinafter referred to as “City and Climate Atlas”).
2. Incorporate content on climate change response into plannings and programs and plans for urban development; give risk warnings in urban development areas susceptible to climate change impact.
3. Review and amend systems of legislative documents, standards, regulations on city classification, planning, management of investment in development of cities, housing and technical infrastructure as risks from climate change increase.
4. Develop systems for control and prevention of urban flooding. Build reservoirs for flood regulation; clear, dredge, convert, fortify and change the course of urban drainage channels. Build modern and large groundwater storage, dams, revetment walls, flood walls, flood dividing walls. Identify protected areas and produce solutions for civilian relocation and evacuation in risk areas. Develop flood proof houses and hurricane proof houses.
5. Improve capacity for management and development of climate-smart cities of leaders and specialized officials at all levels. Raise awareness of climate change effects of people; enhance cooperation with the community and relevant parties in this communication.
6. Launch scientific - technological research cooperation programs, projects on pilot development of green growth and smart cities and green, ecological and climate-smart architecture; build energy-saving and emission-reducing works; develop eco-friendly, reused and recycled building materials.
(List of programs and projects on development of climate-smart cities in Vietnam by 2030 is provided for in Appendix II enclosed therewith).
The Scheme has the following 06 main products:
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2. Promulgation of systems of legislative documents, standards and regulations on urban planning and development; incorporation of guidelines and content on risk and flooding management in urban development.
3. Addition of climate change response and urban development control solutions to urban development orientations, plannings (regional, provincial and urban plannings) and programs.
4. Criteria for determination of areas where investment in building, upgrade and conversion of climate-smart cities is prioritized, which will provide the basis for efficient investment and construction.
5. Addition of technical guidelines for construction and development of green growth and smart cities and green, ecological and climate-smart architecture; update, operation and risk assessment based on data from City and Climate Atlases; promulgation of teaching documents for improvement of capacity for climate change risk management and response.
6. International cooperation in research, pilot implementation of some programs and projects on pilot application of new technology and materials for development of green growth cities, smart cities and green and climate-smart architecture; launch of program on national urban upgrade in response to climate change.
1. Funding for the Scheme shall be allocated from budget (including capital for investment in development and funding for recurrent expenditure) according to budget decentralization in compliance with regulations of law on state budget, law on public investment and relevant regulations of law; funding for programs and projects; contributions and sponsorship from Vietnamese and foreign enterprises, organizations and individuals; and other lawfully mobilized sources as per the law.
Funding for the Scheme shall be allocated from budget (including capital for investment in development and funding for recurrent expenditure) according to budget decentralization in compliance with existing regulations of law; funding for programs, schemes and projects; contributions and sponsorship from Vietnamese and foreign enterprises, organizations and individuals; and other lawfully mobilized sources as per the law.
2. It is encouraged to mobilize funding for pilot programs and projects from international cooperation and ODA loans.
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1. The steering committee for national urban development program shall take charge of, expedite, inspect and direct implementation of the Scheme; organize summarization and assessment of and reporting on such implementation to the Prime Minister.
2. The Ministry of Construction shall take charge and cooperate with other ministries, central authorities and People’s Committees of provinces and central-affiliated cities in organizing performance of the following tasks:
- Adopt the Scheme according to existing regulations; assess results of such adoption for the 2021 - 2025 phase to provide the basis for deciding execution of the following phase, ensuring feasibility and effectiveness of the Scheme.
- Cooperate with the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Finance, People’s Committees of provinces and central-affiliated cities in consolidating funding plans and arranging and allocating finance on an annual basis to programs and projects.
- Cooperate with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Science and Technology and relevant ministries and central authorities in organizing programs on training in consultancy for and management of climate-smart city development.
- Organize transfer of technical guidelines and results and new regulations of law on climate-smart city development to relevant local governments; establish contact points for management of urban development in provinces and central-affiliated cities.
3. The Ministry of Planning and Investment and Ministry of Finance shall:
Balance and allocate funding from central government budget to enable ministries, central government authorities and local governments to perform tasks assigned according to the approved Scheme as appropriate to budget balancing capacity and in compliance with regulations of law on state budget and public investment; and cooperate in inspecting and supervising Scheme implementation.
4. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Ministry of Science and Technology shall:
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5. Other relevant ministries and central authorities shall:
Perform projects of the Scheme assigned; provide consultancy, information and data and incorporate relevant tasks and activities of theirs into activities of the Scheme.
6. People’s Committees of provinces and central-affiliated cities shall:
- Proactively review planning and actual development of cities and residential points, and identify location and level of climate change impact.
- Cooperate with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Ministry of Construction in developing databases and City and Climate Atlases.
- Proactively allocate funding from local government budget, funding sources for scientific research and other legal funding sources to implement the Scheme. Assign units in charge of implementing the Scheme in their provinces and cities; organize and report on Scheme implementation to the Ministry of Construction on an annual basis.
- Cooperate with ministries, central government authorities and other provinces and central-affiliated cities in projects involving multiple regions and cities.
7. Mass organizations shall proactively participate and encourage the community to participate in development of climate-smart cities.
Article 3.This Decision takes effect from the date on which it is signed.
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P.P. THE PRIME MINISTER
THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
Trinh Dinh Dung
LIST OF PROVINCES AND CITIES TO IMPLEMENT THE SCHEME
(Enclosed with the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 438/QD-TTg dated March, 25, 2021)
A. 5 CENTRAL-AFFILIATED CITIES
1. Ho Chi Minh City
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3. Can Tho
4. Hai Phong
5. Da Nang
II. CITIES OF 40 PROVINCES HEAVILY AFFECTED BY CLIMATE CHANGE
I. Coastal cities and delta cities facing risk of flooding and water degradation due to saltwater intrusion
1. Thai Binh Province (Thai Binh City, Kien Xuong Town)
2. Nam Dinh Province (Nam Dinh City, Thinh Long Town)
3. Quang Ninh Province (Uong Bi City, Quang Yen Town)
4. Thanh Hoa Province (Sam Son City, Bim Son Town, Nghi Son Town)
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6. Ha Tinh Province (Ha Tinh City, Hong Linh Town, Thien Cam Town)
7. Quang Nam Province (Hoi An City, Tam Ky City, Dien Ban Town)
8. Quang Ngai Province (Quang Ngai City, Duc Pho Town)
9. Thua Thien Hue Province (Hue City, Huong Thuy Town, Huong Tra Town)
10. Quang Binh Province (Dong Hoi City, Kien Giang Town, Ba Don Town)
11. Quang Tri (Quang Tri Town)
12. Binh Dinh Province (Hoai Nhon Town, Phu My Town)
13. Phu Yen Province (Song Cau Town)
14. Ninh Thuan Province (Phuoc Dan Town, Tan Son Town)
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16. Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province (Vung Tau City, Ba Ria City)
17. Kien Giang Province (Rach Gia City, Ha Tien City)
18. Hau Giang Province (Vi Thanh City, Nga Bay City)
19. Soc Trang Province (Soc Trang City, Vinh Chau Town, Nga Nam Town, Tran De Town)
20. Vinh Long Province (Binh Minh Town, Vung Liem Town, Tra On Town)
21. Tra Vinh Province (Duyen Hai Town)
22. Ben Tre Province (Ben Tre City)
23. Long An Province (Tan An City, Kien Tuong Town)
24. Dong Thap Province (Hong Ngu City)
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26. Tien Giang Province (Go Cong Town)
27. Bac Lieu Province (Bac Lieu City)
28. Ca Mau Province (Ca Mau City, Nam Can Town)
II. Mountainous and highland cities affected by drought, flash floods, landslides and groundwater degradation
29. Dien Binh Province (Muong Lay Town)
30. Bac Kan Province (Bac Kan City)
31. Tuyen Quang Province (Tuyen Quang City, Na Hang Town)
32. Lao Cai Province (Lao Cai City)
33. Yen Bai Province (Yen Bai City)
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35. Ha Giang Province (Ha Giang City)
36. Lai Chau Province (Lai Chau City, Tan Uyen Town)
37. Hoa Binh Province (Hoa Binh City)
38. Son La Province (Son La City)
39. Dak Lak Province (Buon Ma Thuot City, Buon Ho Town)
40. Dak Nong Province (Gia Nghia City).
LIST OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS ON DEVELOPMENT OF CLIMATE-SMART CITIES IN VIETNAM FOR 2021 - 2030
(Enclosed with the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 438/QD-TTg dated March, 25, 2021)
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List of key programs
In-charge body
Cooperating body
Timeline
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Program 1: Establishment of climate risk database and map systems (City and Climate Atlases)
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Investigation into and evaluation of level of climate change impact on susceptible urban systems (existing urban systems and new cities planned to be established during 2021 - 2030)
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Construction, People’s Committees of relevant provinces and central-affiliated cities
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2021 -2025
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Development of City and Climate Atlases for 5 key cities (Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Can Tho, Hai Phong and Da Nang)
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Construction
Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Finance, People’s Committees of relevant provinces and central-affiliated cities
2021 -2025
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Development of City and Climate Atlases for cities of 36 heavily affected provinces
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Construction
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2025 - 2030
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Handover of management and use of local City and Climate Atlases
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Finance, People’s Committees of relevant provinces and central-affiliated cities
2025 - 2030
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Program 2: Review, formulation and completion of regulations and standards on construction and climate-smart cities in response to climate change and sea level rise
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Ministry of Construction
Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
2021 -2025
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Review of, amendment to and formulation of regulations and standards on construction of housing and public facilities for disaster-prone areas
Ministry of Construction
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Science and Technology
2021 -2025
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Ministry of Construction
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Science and Technology
2021 -2025
III
Program 3: Addition of climate change content to regional planning and urban planning
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Review and addition of climate change response to general planning for 5 key cities (Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Can Tho, Hai Phong and Da Nang)
People’s Committees of relevant provinces and central-affiliated cities
Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
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Incorporation of climate change adaptation factors into formulation, appraisal and approval of coastal urban planning projects requiring the Prime Minister’s approval
People’s Committees of relevant provinces and central-affiliated cities
Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
2021 -2030
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Program 4: Formulation and completion of technical guidelines for climate change response
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Formulation of guidelines for urban planning, urban design and design of green works and energy-saving works
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Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Information and Communications, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
2021 -2025
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Completion of technical guidelines on technical solutions for construction of technical infrastructure works for urban flooding response (land leveling, drainage, detention basins, girdle shaped dikes, etc.)
Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Science and Technology
2021 -2030
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Compilation of climate-smart city project models adopted in Vietnam during 2013 - 2020
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Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Science and Technology
2021 -2030
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Reviewing and putting documents for improvement of capacity for climate change risk management and response in urban areas into use
Ministry of Construction
Ministry of Education and Training, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Science and Technology
2021 -2025
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Program 5: Cooperation with international organizations in programs and projects on pilot application of new technology and materials for development of green growth cities, smart cities and green and climate-smart architecture and disaster prevention
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Research and pilot implementation of some key planning projects and programs on development of green growth cities, smart cities and green and climate-smart architecture
People’s Committees of relevant provinces and central-affiliated cities
Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Information and Communications, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
2021 -2030
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Performance of projects on urban upgrade and development in cities at high risk of climate change
People’s Committees of relevant provinces and central-affiliated cities
Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
2021 -2030
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Programs and plans for development of smart and climate-smart urban systems in the Mekong Delta and programs and projects on pilot development of smart cities and smart metro areas in the Mekong Delta
Ministry of Construction, People’s Committees of relevant provinces and central-affiliated cities
Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Information and Communications, Ministry of Science and Technology
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Programs on construction of storm- and flood-proof housing
Ministry of Construction, People’s Committees of relevant provinces and central-affiliated cities
Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Science and Technology
2021 -2030
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Programs and projects related to water supply for areas prone to drought and saltwater intrusion (the Central Highlands, Mekong Delta and South Central Coast)
People’s Committees of relevant provinces and central-affiliated cities
Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
2021 -2030
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Programs and projects related to drainage and flooding prevention, with special attention paid to areas affected by sea level rise and flood prone such as the Central Coast and Mekong Delta
People’s Committees of relevant provinces and central-affiliated cities
Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
2021 -2030
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Program 6: National climate change adaptation plan for 2021 - 2030 with a vision by 2050 (The Prime Minister’s Decision No. 1055/QD-TTg dated 20/7/2020)
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Adoption of solutions for efficient water supply in metro areas and industrial parks in areas directly affected by drought, saltwater intrusion and sea level rise
Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
2021 -2025
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Pilot adoption of and investment in technical solutions for adaptation to flooding caused by heavy rain, tides and sea level rise in urban areas in the Central Coast
Ministry of Construction, People’s Committees of relevant provinces and central-affiliated cities
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2021 -2030
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Pilot adoption of and investment in technical solutions for prevention of flash floods and landslides in mountainous residential clusters
Ministry of Construction, People’s Committees of relevant provinces and central-affiliated cities
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Science and Technology
2021 -2030
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Launch of projects on application of new technologies and use of materials that are sustainable and highly resistant to climate change in construction and cities
Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Science and Technology
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