On Saturday 14 October 2017, the EU Climate Diplomacy Fair took place at Ly Thai To square, Hoan Kiem lake to raise public awareness on the urgent need addressing climate change. The Fair was participated by the Ambassador of European Union Delegation to Vietnam, Chairman of the People's Committee of Hanoi, representative of German Embassy and tens of organizations and interested people. Opening the fair, Ambassador – Head of EU Delegation H.E. Mr. Bruno Angelet said "Fighting climate change is a priority in our partnership with Vietnam. We promote in particular Vietnam's energy transition, including through substantial financial support, as the energy sector is key for economic growth, but also the biggest emitter Green House Gases".
Together with about 20 other NGOs, SRD presented its effort and achievement in climate change adaptation and mitigation. Participants learnt about SRD's wide range of community-based projects that help to develop climate-resilient sustainable livelihoods for the most vulnerable groups, especially women, the poor, rural people, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities. People enjoyed SRD's videos and publications, and also had fun by joining games, contests, talk shows, photo exhibitions and clean energy demonstrations at the Fair.
From these activities, people better understood the important work of NGOs to support climate change projects that are equitable, inclusive, and development-oriented in order to help Vietnam's most climate-vulnerable communities and ecosystems.
People also recognized NGO's critical role to support climate justice for vulnerable groups through the Paris Agreement to curb global warming to 1.5°C. This Fair helps build the global groundswell for climate action in advance of the COP23 conference on the Paris Agreement which will be held in Bonn, Germany on 6-17 November 2017.
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The displayed SRD's publications at the Fair
A SRD's staff introduces information to the visitor
SRD’s representatives at the Fair
A scene of the Fair
The talk show on increasing awareness on Renewable energy
Group photo of the EU Delegation and the leaders of municipal People’s Committee