Environmental assessment for offshore wind projects in Vietnam: Legal gaps and international experience
Abstract
With a total global installed capacity exceeding 83 GW, offshore wind power plays an increasingly important role in the energy transition. Countries have issued legal regulations and adopted specific international standards to protect environment, conserve ecosystems during the construction and operation of offshore wind projects.
Vietnam is in the process of developing and finalizing the legal framework for the offshore wind industry, however, detailed guidelines for environmental protection in project areas remain lacking. Based on studying the experience of countries with advanced offshore wind development and recommendations from international organizations, the authors propose appropriate environmental assessment criteria and methods to support the development and completion of the legal system for offshore wind power projects in Vietnam.
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