A workshop to create a Vietnamese version of Calculator 2050, a moderntool to support energy policy making and measure greenhouse gasemissions, was organised in Hanoi on October 30.

At the event,held by the Industrial Safety Techniques and Environment Agency underthe Ministry of Industry and Trade, participants discussed in detail howto adapt the tool to the Vietnamese context.

According toHoang Van Tam from the agency, Calculator 2050 is an open-source toolused to identify to what extent renewable energy sources can meet acountry’s demand for energy, and how to improve the quality of air.

It also plays an important role in achieving sustainable development and mitigating climate change, he said.

Vietnam Calculator 2050, scheduled to be completed by the end of thisyear, is being developed by the UK’s Department of Energy andClimate Change (DECC).

Calculator 2050 won a number of awardsin the UK for its ability to engage policy-makers and the public inthe reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. China, India, SouthAfrica and Japan have also developed their own national models.

UK Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Holt said Calculator 2050 willhelp Vietnam develop policies on energy supply and demand, andeliminate greenhouse gas emissions, adding that the UK is delighted tosupport Vietnam in this field.

At the workshop,participants also gave presentations on related topics such asgreenhouse gas emission scenarios for 2050, socio-economic development,and energy consumption in buildings and industries.-VNA