Energy Transition Update: 10.8 - 17.8.2026
Energy Transition Update: 10.8-17.8.2026
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VIETNAM, UGANDA PROMOTE COOPERATION IN SUSTAINABLE COFFEE DEVELOPMENT
VietnamPlus – 11 August 2026
Vietnam and Uganda are strengthening cooperation to develop a more sustainable, climate-resilient and deforestation-free coffee sector, bringing together two of the world’s major Robusta producers. The partnership will focus on sharing experience in sustainable farming, processing, value addition, traceability and adapting coffee production to climate change. A key step is the launch of the Resilient Coffee Programme in Vietnam, which aims to reach around 75,000 coffee farmers over four years. The programme targets adoption of regenerative farming practices by 70% of participating households, while seeking to cut 240,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions and increase farmers’ incomes by 15%. Progress will be tracked through measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) and traceability systems, helping coffee producers respond to increasingly stringent international market requirements. The cooperation could therefore support both environmental sustainability and higher-value coffee production, while strengthening the resilience and livelihoods of farmers in the two countries.
2026: HUNDREDS MORE GREENHOUSE GAS EMITTERS REQUIRED TO CONDUCT INVENTORIES
VnEconomy – 12 August 2026
Vietnam has expanded the number of facilities required to conduct greenhouse gas inventories to 2,441 in 2026, up by 275 from the 2,166 facilities covered in 2024. The updated list, issued under Decision 42/2026/QĐ-TTg and effective from 25 September 2026, covers six major emitting fields, including energy, transport, construction, industrial processes, agriculture and waste. Industry and trade account for the largest share, with 1,916 facilities, followed by 411 construction facilities, 53 transport facilities and 61 under the agriculture and environment sector. Ho Chi Minh City has the largest number of industrial and trade facilities subject to the requirement, at 430, followed by Tay Ninh with 215 and Dong Nai with 196.
Affected businesses must measure their emissions and submit greenhouse gas inventory reports in accordance with Vietnam’s climate regulations. The broader coverage strengthens the emissions data needed to monitor corporate decarbonisation and support the country’s developing carbon market. It also means that hundreds more businesses will need to build internal capacity for emissions measurement, reporting and compliance as Vietnam gradually tightens its climate governance framework.
BUILDING REGENERATIVE COFFEE-GROWING AREAS IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
VnExpress – 12 August 2026
Vietnam has launched the Resilient Coffee Programme (RCP) to develop regenerative and climate-resilient Robusta coffee-growing areas in Dak Lak, Lam Dong and Gia Lai. Over four years, the programme aims to reach about 75,000 farmers, with 70% expected to adopt regenerative practices such as agroforestry, intercropping, soil restoration and water-efficient irrigation. It targets a reduction of around 240,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions while increasing farmers’ incomes by 15%, with results tracked through measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) and traceability systems. The transition is becoming increasingly important as coffee production faces climate risks and tighter environmental requirements in major export markets. In particular, improved traceability and forest protection could help Vietnamese producers respond to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). With the Central Highlands accounting for 88% of Vietnam’s coffee-growing area, successful implementation could strengthen both the environmental sustainability and long-term competitiveness of one of the country’s most valuable agricultural exports.
“CHAIN-BASED INVESTMENT PROCEDURE” INTRODUCED INTO VIETNAM’S LEGAL SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME
VnEconomy – 16 August 2026
Vietnam’s proposed revised Petroleum Law introduces the concept of a “chain-based investment procedure” into the legal system for the first time. Instead of treating offshore, onshore, upstream and downstream components as separate projects with different procedures, an integrated petroleum chain could be handled by one authority under one coordinated process. The reform would also give the Vietnam National Industry-Energy Group greater autonomy to negotiate contracts and select contractors for petroleum exploration and production, reducing the need for multiple layers of government approval. Another change would replace vague inter-agency consultation with clearer responsibilities for appraisal, approval or notification. These measures are intended to shorten project timelines, particularly for smaller and marginal oil and gas fields, while reducing fragmented investment and the risk of infrastructure being developed but not fully utilised. More broadly, the reform seeks to create a more predictable investment framework while maintaining state oversight of an industry closely linked to energy security, the marine economy and national security.
Summarised by Phan Le and Hai Thanh Nguyen
In collaboration with the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions