Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam

Date issued

This Resolution sets out the results of implementing the Resolution of the previous 13th Congress, and sets out the vision and development orientation for the coming years.
In relation to climate change, the Resolution states that such issues like climate change, traditional security, and non-traditional security have become increasingly complex. The national development orientation for the period 2026-2030, key tasks and strategic actions, therefore, include the following:
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<li>Manage and develop the society in a sustainable manner; ensure social progress and fairness, and take care of people's lives. Improve the model, mechanisms, and policies for governing and developing a modern, comprehensive, inclusive, and sustainable society; combine economic growth with ensuring social progress and fairness, protecting the environment and natural resources, and proactively adapting to climate change. Develop a rational social structure based on the system of social values and standards. Encourage creative models and approaches in governing and developing sustainable communities.</li>
<li>Manage and effectively utilise natural resources, protect the environment, and proactively adapt to climate change. Synchronise laws, mechanisms, policies and planning schemes for general management and use of natural resources, for environmental protection, and nature and biodiversity conservation; prevent biodiversity degradation, maintain ecological balance. Enhance supervision, examination, and inspection, and effectively handle violations in the field of natural resources and the environment.</li>
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Area of the economy in which actors engage in identical or related activities.

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Compulsory, required payments to the government that are levied more-or-less in proportion to the services provided. Fees and charges range from entrance fees to national parks, charges on land-based sewage discharge.

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Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam

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