Exploring Clean Energy Technologies for Net Zero 2050: UK-Vietnam Workshop at Imperial College London
Key Ideas
- Workshop at Imperial College London gathered academics, scientists, and researchers from the UK and Vietnam to explore clean energy technologies for achieving Net Zero by 2050.
- Speakers shared insights on industrial decarbonisation, green hydrogen production, energy storage, and circular economy practices.
- Focus on challenges and solutions in achieving Net Zero in Vietnam, including renewable energy, green hydrogen, climate finance, and policy orientations.
- Opportunity for Vietnamese scientists to learn about UK technologies and explore collaboration for sustainable energy transition in Vietnam.
A workshop titled “Future Technologies for Net Zero 2050: UK and Vietnam” took place at the Imperial College London, co-organised by ICL and the Vietnamese Intellectual Society in the UK and Ireland. The event aimed to delve into the potential of innovative technologies to accelerate the transition towards clean energy in both Vietnam and the UK, fostering partnerships to address the challenges in achieving Net Zero emissions. Speakers at the workshop discussed advancements in industrial decarbonisation, green hydrogen production, energy storage, and circular economy practices. They also highlighted key hurdles and solutions for reaching the Net Zero goal in Vietnam, focusing on aspects like renewable energy, green hydrogen, climate finance, and policy frameworks. Associate Professor Yen Tran emphasized the workshop's role in updating Vietnamese scientists on UK technologies related to Net Zero and their applicability in Vietnam, alongside insights into policy, governance, and innovation in energy transition. The event showcased opportunities for collaboration, with British foundations and organizations showing readiness to support green energy projects and sustainable development initiatives.