Vietnam: The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) has high political costs Published: 10 March 2024 Analysis The purpose of Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETPs) is to decarbonize energy systems in emerging countries. In Vietnam, the partnership is ambitious but underfunded, unjust, and riddled with high political costs. By Dr. Jörg Wischermann
From Rhetoric to Reality: Unraveling the Just Energy Transition ‘Partnerships’ in ASEAN Countries Published: 24 July 2023 Article As Indonesia and Vietnam start on their respective JET-P journeys, funding is pivotal in determining the nature of ‘partnership’ in just energy transition. Can they clear the path away from debt and fossil fuel-laden projects to navigate the way transparently with the IPG towards clearer benefits for all and respect for human rights? By Andri Prasetiyo
JETP Vietnam: 15 billion US dollars for a new energy system Published: 20 April 2023 Analysis With the help of the “JETP Vietnam” energy partnership, Vietnam is to become climate-neutral by 2050. While this agreement includes targets on energy, financial, and industrial policy, little has been achieved in terms of climate policy so far. By Dr. Jörg Wischermann
Southeast Asia: Regionalism of the Commons Published: 29 October 2015 Some countries, as Vietnam, fear it, others, like Thailand, have high hopes - what can be expected of ASEAN's neo-liberal project? About its future perspectives and an alternative vision. By Bonn Juego
Big Polluters, Pay Up Published: 23 October 2015 As the so-called advanced economies fail to fulfill their commitments to stop climate change, people in Vietnam, Myanmar or on the island states of the Pacific have to pay with their lives. Big Oil, Big Gas, and Big Coal need to accept responsibility and start making real contributions. By Stephen Leonard
Active Citizens under Political Wraps: Experiences from Myanmar/Burma and Vietnam Published: 18 November 2008 A collection of essays on civil society in Vietnam and Myanmar/Burma focusing on the perspectives for pro-democracy and pro-change politics.
