According to the latest update, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has submitted a request to the Ministry of Construction to authorize and assign the task of notifying the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) of Vietnam’s intent to participate in CORSIA - the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation - starting January 1, 2026, by ICAO guidelines.
Preliminary estimates suggest that by joining CORSIA in 2026, Vietnam’s aviation sector will spend approximately USD 5.6 million to USD 37.5 million on purchasing carbon credits.
This move concretely implements the conclusions of Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha regarding sustainable aviation fuel development policies from the European Union (EU), and reflects Vietnam’s commitment to mitigating the aviation sector’s impact on climate change.
Vietnam will participate in the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) as guided by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).To prepare for CORSIA participation, CAAV has proactively fulfilled various requirements, including issuing a Circular on managing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions from civil aircraft; implementing a Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system for CO₂ emissions from international flights during the 2019–2024 period; and submitting related data to ICAO. The authority has also actively studied global and regional policy frameworks, particularly those of the EU, on sustainable development, while working with relevant ministries and sectors to resolve challenges and propose state-level solutions.
CORSIA, adopted by the ICAO Assembly in 2016 in Canada, aims to achieve carbon-neutral growth in international aviation through market-based mechanisms. The voluntary phase runs from 2021 to 2026, followed by a mandatory phase from 2027 to 2035.
According to ICAO’s roadmap, countries intending to join the voluntary phase must submit their notification by June 30 of the preceding year. Vietnam’s participation marks a significant step toward deeper integration into global climate efforts within the aviation sector.