PM Decision 811/2016 introducing the Climate Change Action Plan for Construction 2016-2020
Category: Executive
Document Type: Decision
Role: Main
Vietnam Ministry of Construction Issues Climate Change Action Plan for Construction Industry (2016-2020) on August 18, 2016
This document, Decision No. 811/QD-BXD issued by the Ministry of Construction of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on August 18, 2016, introduces the Climate Change Action Plan applicable to the construction industry for the period 2016-2020. The plan's purpose is to effectively respond to climate change, natural disasters, and sea level rise, efficiently utilize resources and energy, mitigate climate change impacts, and promote sustainable and environmentally-friendly development. Key objectives include assessing and predicting climate change and sea level rise impacts on the construction industry, integrating the climate change action plan into strategies and plans for urban development and building material manufacturing, and synchronizing relevant mechanisms and policies. The plan applies to the construction industry, urban development, and building material manufacturing sectors. Heads of affiliates of the Ministry of Construction are responsible for implementing the plan and its prioritized actions. This Decision replaces Decision No. 209/QD-BXD dated March 04, 2014 and entered into force on August 18, 2016.
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MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION - SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness - No:811/QD-BXD Hanoi, August 18, 2016 DECISION ON INTRODUCTION OF CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN APPLICABLE TO CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FOR THE PERIOD 2016 -2020 THE MINISTER OF CONSTRUCTION Pursuant to the Governments Decree No.62/2013/ND-CP on functions, rights, responsibilities and organizational structure of the Ministry of Construction dated June 25, 2013; Pursuant to the Decision No.158/QD-TTg dated December 02, 2008 by the prime Minister on approval for Climate change national action plan; Pursuant to the Decision No.1183/QD-TTg dated August 30, 2012 by the prime Minister on approval for Climate change national action plan for the period 2012-2015; Pursuant to the Decision No.2139/QD-TTg dated December 05, 2011 by the Prime Minister on approval for climate change action plan Pursuant to the Decision No.1474/QD-TTg dated October 05, 2012 by the Prime Minister on introduction of climate change action plan for the period 2012-2020; Pursuant to the Decision No.30/QD-BXD dated January 01, 2015 by the Minister of Construction on approval for climate change action plan in 2015; At request of the Director of the Department of Science and Technology, HEREBY DECIDES: Article 1.To issue the climate change action plan for the period 2016 -2020 applicable to construction industry ( enclosed with a List of prioritized actions) together with this Decision. Article 2. Heads of affiliates of the Ministry of Construction shall be responsible for the implementation of action plan and prioritized action specified hereof. Article 3. This Decision replaces the Decision No.209/QD-BXD dated March 04, 2014 by the Minister of Construction on climate change action plan applicable to construction industry for the period 2014-2020. This Decision enters into force from the date of its signature. The Chief of the Ministry Office and Heads of relevant agencies shall be responsible for the implementation of this Decision. /. PP. MINISTER DEPUTY MINISTER Phan Thi My Linh CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN BY CONSTRUCTION INDUSTR, PERIOD 2016-2020 (Issued together with the Decision No.811/QD-BXD dated August 18, 2016 by the Minister of Construction) 1. PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES
Tags: Adaptation, Adaptation Planning, Buildings, Cities, Climate Change, Climate Change Risks, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Industry, Mitigation, Planning, Regulation
Sector: Buildings