Comparative greenhouse gas emissions inventory in Hau Giang province: Projections to 2030 and 2050

Abstract

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are the primary cause of climate change, making the calculation and projection of GHG emissions in Vietnam mandatory in the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for strategies and plans, including adjusted plans. This study, therefore, forecasts GHG emissions levels up to 2030 and 2050 following the guidelines of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2019 and 1996 versions, applied to the SEA of Hau Giang province’s Master Plan. The results are compared with the updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) of 2022 and the Mekong Delta Regional Plan, aiming to provide a scientific basis for climate change mitigation strategies at both local and national levels, contributing to the goal of net-zero emissions.