Transcript 3 - biodiversity

Why Climate Change is
important for Vietnam
Global emissions of greenhouse gases
come from a wide range of sources
Agriculture
5.6 Gt (109)
14%
mostly from
soils &
livestock
Land Use
changes
7.6 Gt 18%
primarily
deforestation
Source: World Resources Institute. 2000 estimate.
Electricity &
Heat
Generation
Transport
Other
energy
Industry
All GHG in CO2 equivalent
Energy –
25.6 Gt 61%
Consuming
fossil fuels
(particularly
coal oil and
gas)
Projected Impacts of Climate Change
0°C
Food
Water
Global temperature change (relative to pre-industrial)
1°C
2°C
3°C
4°C
5°C
Falling crop yields in many areas, particularly
developing regions
Falling yields in many
Possible rising yields in
developed regions
some high latitude regions
Small mountain glaciers
disappear – water
supplies threatened in
several areas
Significant decreases in water
availability in many areas, including
Mediterranean and Southern Africa
Sea level rise
threatens major cities
Ecosystems
Extensive Damage
to Coral Reefs
Rising number of species face extinction
Extreme
Rising intensity of storms, forest fires, droughts, flooding and heat waves
Weather
Events
Risk of Abrupt and
Increasing risk of dangerous feedbacks and
Major Irreversible
abrupt, large-scale shifts in the climate system
Changes
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What will the UK do globally?
• Work for international agreement to stabilise
climate change.
• Provide investment for Developing countries in
clean energy sources.
• Help developing countries adapt.
• Help countries prepare for international
discussions on climate change frameworks.
• Help developing countries benefit from reduced
emissions, including trading schemes.
What impact will climate change
have on Vietnam ?
• Less predictable weather patterns.
• A rise in sea level of 1 metre could lose
12.2% of land area where 23% of the
population live (17 million people).
• More frequent and severe typhoons. In
2006 typhoon damage in Vietnam cost
over $1.2bn.
• Rising temperatures and changed rainfall
patterns affecting agriculture & water
resources.
Some key questions
• How can Vietnam best engage in this
important agenda both at global and
country level?
• What are the key priorities for Vietnam?
• How can the international community
support Vietnam?
• What are the implications for Vietnam’s
WTO accession?
DFIDV Approach
• Support those donors with expertise and experience.
• Use our engagement in PRSC and Post WTO to raise
awareness and advocate for action on CC.
• Work with other parts of UK Government (FCO. UKTI
etc.) to engage GoV and industry and link to global work.
Ensure DFID programmes address CC and disaster risk
reduction opportunities.
• Link Vietnam to DFID centrally funded programmes –
research, technology etc.
• Place a regional livelihoods adviser in Vietnam in mid
2007 to strengthen regional links.