Support Program to Respond to Climate Change (SP-RCC) in Vietnam For Smooth and Effective Implementation of National Target Program to Respond to Climate Change (NTP-RCC)
1. Project Overview and Implementation Structure (1/2) We, JICA and AFD, have initiated Support Program to Respond to Climate Change (SP-RCC) and other stakeholders have participated in policy dialogues. Objective of SP-RCC To support the implementation of climate change related policies and strategies based on the National Target Program to Respond to Climate Change (NTP-RCC) To serve as an aid harmonization platform as well as a coordination platform for further technical and financial assistance NTP-RCC Structure SP-RCC Structure National Steering Committee Implementation Structure Executive Board NTP-RCC Standing Office MONRE SP-RCC Office Facilitate policy dialogue, monitor and evaluate policy actions
1. Project Overview and Implementation Structure (2/2) One Scene of Policy Dialogue We had series of policy dialogues for 15 sectors between cross sectoral ministries and development partners in 2009 to formulate a comprehensive Policy Matrix for climate change actions in Vietnam. JICA AFD UNDP Ministry Ministry Ministry Denmark Donor NGO NGO NGO Numbers of Policy Dialogues between ministries and donors: 2 weeks x 4 times Numbers of Donors Meetings: 10 days x once Hours of Policy Dialogue: 1-3 hours/sector -> All policy dialogues are open and transparent for all concerned stakeholders.
2. Basic Composition/Framework of SP-RCC - Pillars, Sectors and Main Responsible Ministries Climate Change related strategies, policies, etc. Pillars Cross- Cutting Policy Action Sectors 1) Energy (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency) 2) Transportation and Construction 3) Forestry and Agriculture 4) Waste Disposal 5) CDM 6) Water 7) Integrated Coastal Management 8) Disaster Prevention 9) Forestry, Biodiversity and Agriculture 10) Transportation and Construction 11) Health Care 12) Assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation 13) Financial Mechanism 14) Mainstreaming CC issues to development planning and Program Management of NTP-RCC and SP-RCC 15) Awareness Raising and Human Resource Development Main Responsible Ministries MONRE MOIT MOT, MOC, MOIT MARD MOC Related ministries MOC etc MARD etc MARD MARD, BCA etc MOT, MOC MOH MOST MOF, MPI MPI MOET To build up overall capacity for climate change actions in cross sectors in the Government of Vietnam
3. Elements of Policy Matrix in SP-RCC - The Result of evaluation for CY 2010 Actions Cross-Cutting Outcome/Target CY2009 Actions (1 st Cycle) CY2010 Actions (2 nd Cycle) CY2011 Actions (3rd Cycle) : Energy : CDM and : Forestry : Disaster Prevention Cross-cutting: Financial Mechanism Evaluated and agreed through Policy Dialogue (Jan 2011) [1 st Cycle Policy Actions] Total: 22 Highly Satisfactory: 2 Satisfactory: 13 Substantial Progress: 6 Unfulfilled: 1 15 sectors [2 nd Cycle Policy Actions] Total: 50 Highly Satisfactory: 9 Satisfactory: 26 Substantial Progress: 14 Unfulfilled: 1
4. Sample of Policy Matrix (1/5) - : Energy (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency) Outcome/Target CY2009 Actions (1 st Cycle) CY2010 Actions (2 nd Cycle) Cross-Cutting CY2011 Actions (3rd Cycle) RE&EE * 3 rd Cycle Policy Actions are currently being revised. Achieve 3 % of renewable energy and new energy of primary energy consumption by 2010 (about 5% in 2020 and 11% in 2050) *The number to be reconfirmed Formulate Strategy and Master plan for Renewable Energy Development (2015-2025) Finalize the draft Decree on encouraging and supporting Renewable Energy development Conduct a study how to finance additional costs of renewable energy via Renewable Energy Fund Establish Renewable Energy Fund as stipulated in the Renewable Energy Master plan Develop policy framework to save 5-8% of the total energy amount consumed nationwide in the period of 2011-2015 Prepare the legislative framework for improving energy efficiency and conservation activities in Vietnam Prepare the regulations to enforce the Law on energy efficiency and conservation Complete the research of the financial mechanism for improving energy efficiency and conservation activities in Vietnam Summary GoV develops a policy framework to promote the development of commercial renewable energy and energy efficiency and conservation.
4. Sample of Policy Matrix (2/5) - : CDM Cross-Cutting CDM * 3 rd Cycle Policy Actions are currently being revised. Outcome/Target CY2009 Actions (1 st Cycle) CY2010 Actions (2 nd Cycle) CY2011 Actions (3rd Cycle) Develop mechanisms and policies to encourage investment into clean development mechanism, emission reduction, and environmental protection Analyze the bottleneck of CDM issues in Vietnam among concerned ministries, donors and private sectors Revise the content of the article related to CDM projects funded by ODA Develop how to use CERs for adaptation activities in implementation phase under NTP Summary GoV will improve regulations to attract more investment on and facilitate for formulation of CDM projects.
4. Sample of Policy Matrix (3/5) - and : Forestry and Biodiversity Cross-Cutting Forestry F &B * 3 rd Cycle Policy Actions are currently being revised. Outcome/Target CY2009 Actions (1 st Cycle) CY2010 Actions (2 nd Cycle) CY2011 Actions (3rd Cycle) Restore forest cover to 40.73% of national land area by 2013 Formulate proposal on forest development and protection for 2010-2020 Improve management of protection forest in 12 provinces in central and southern provinces Enhance disaster preparedness (including shore erosion) Develop Mangrove forest system ("Green Dyke") Promote implementation of mangrove rehabilitation and development program in provincial level Develop institutional framework in accordance with climate change scenarios Launch implementing framework on Biodiversity Conservation in Vietnam Introduce MONRE's plan on developing legal documents for the implementation of Law on Biodiversity GoV has restored forest cover gradually, at the same time, they have been Summary strengthening Mangrove forest system and biodiversity conservation.
4. Sample of Policy Matrix (4/5) - : Disaster Prevention Cross-Cutting DP * 3 rd Cycle Policy Actions are currently being revised. Outcome/Target CY2009 Actions (1 st Cycle) CY2010 Actions (2 nd Cycle) CY2011 Actions (3rd Cycle) Strengthen community based disaster risk management (CBDRM) Issue framework of CBDRM National Program on Enhancement of Public Awareness and Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM program) is adopted at provincial level Monitor and assess the implementation of the action plan of CBDRM Summary GoV will strengthen community based disaster risk management.
4. Sample of Policy Matrix (5/5) - Cross-Cutting: Financial Mechanism Cross-Cutting FM * 3 rd Cycle Policy Actions are currently being revised. Outcome/Target CY2009 Actions (1 st Cycle) CY2010 Actions (2 nd Cycle) CY2011 Actions (3rd Cycle) Ensure adequate finance source through reliable estimation on required budget for implementation of Climate Change related policies based on NTP-RCC Develop and introduce a legal framework for financial mechanism based on NTP-RCC Introduce annual reports on budget allocation for NTP- RCC and budget expenditure estimate with regard to climate change Review and estimate required budget for implementation of Climate Change related policies and projects Summary Enhance the transparency of budget related to climate change Ensure more accurate estimation of necessary cost and sufficient allocation of the climate change related budget
5. Cycle of SP-RCC 1 st Cycle (2008-9) 2 nd Cycle (2009-10) 3 rd Cycle (2010-11) 1 st Policy Dialogue 2 nd Policy Dialogue 3 rd Policy Dialogue GoV 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Policy Dialogues between ministries and donors Implementing Policy Actions (PAs) Monitoring PAs by ministries and donors From the 3rd Cycle, it plans to be joined by WB and CIDA Donors and NGOs (JICA) (AFD) Evaluate the achievement of 1 st Cycle s PAs Based on the result, funds are made available to GoV Evaluate the achievement of 2 nd Cycle s PAs Based on the result, funds are made available to GoV Evaluate the achievement of 3 rd Cycle s PAs Based on the result, funds are made available to GoV
6. Summary SP-RCC s main points: 1. Wide coverage (15 sectors) for comprehensive policy development and cross sectoral collaboration 2. Open for all concerned stakeholders 3. Various Participation ways to the Program (some donors provide financial support, others provide technical and knowledge inputs for policy actions.) ->SP-RCC is to serve as a Platform for policy dialogue and aid harmonization to respond to climate change in Vietnam that can foster and scale-up existing initiatives and programs as well as allow to develop new tools.