National Target Program to response to climate change

National Target Program to response to climage change is the implementing action of the Government’s Resolution No. 60/2007/NQ-CP dated 3rd December 2007. Strategic objectives of the NTP are to assess climate change impacts on sectors and regions in specific periods; to develop feasible action plan to effectively respond to climate change in short-term and long-term periods; to ensure sustainable development of Vietnam; to take over opportunities to develop towards a low-carbon economy; and to joint international community’s effort in mitigating climate change and protecting the climatic system. Program Schedule: First Phase (2009 - 2010): Start up, Second Phase (2011 - 2015): Implementation, Third Phase (after 2015): Development. Spatial Coverage: For the whole country.