This report charts a path for Viet Nam to build a climate-resilient, low-carbon economy that protects vulnerable communities while supporting inclusive, long-term growth.
It presents new estimates of climate-related costs – from reduced worker productivity due to heat stress to damaged infrastructure and lower crop yields – and warns that extreme weather could push over a million people into poverty by 2050 without urgent action.
The report outlines the risks of delayed climate action for exports and jobs, and assesses the economic potential of low-carbon strategies in power, transport and agriculture. It also highlights the promise of Viet Nam’s marine economy, including offshore renewables and blue carbon, to drive green growth in coastal areas.