The project is aimed upon three following problems:
- The need to develop and strengthen local know-how and expertise for climate change focal points on a continuing basis in order to comply with the national communication requirements of Viet Nam to the UNFCCC;
- Limited knowledge on the relationship between climate change mitigation strategies and the attainment of national sustainable development objectives in Viet Nam;
- Lack of co-ordination among ministries, agencies and institutions in areas pertaining to climate change;
In light of these decisions, the proposed project aims to strengthen the human resources and institutional capacity of Viet Nam, for effective negotiation, policy analysis and co-ordination of climate change activities.