Green growth - international experience and sustainable development orientation of Long An province in 2024

The seminar also had the attendance of Director of Department of Market Development and Science Technology Enterprises (Ministry of Science and Technology) - Pham Hong Quat and speakers from international organizations.

Speaker presenting at the seminar

The Prime Minister approved Decision No. 1658, dated October 1, 2021 on National strategy on green growth for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050 and National Action Plan on green growth for the period 2021 - 2030, which affirms: Green growth is based on the process of changing growth model; restructuring the economy to make use of comparative advantages, improve efficiency and competitiveness of the economy through research and application of advanced technology; developing modern infrastructure systems to effectively use natural resources; reducing greenhouse gas emissions, responding to climate change, creating motivation to promote sustainable economic growth.

At the seminar, speakers focused on a number of related contents such as transparent disclosure of environmental information - responsibilities and benefits of industrial parks and businesses in Vietnam; The role of green credit in local development orientation; Emissions inventory; Energy Saving and Carbon Reduction ecosystem; Carbon Credit market potential in Vietnam and application in Long An; Green energy conversion or carbon credits from forests/agriculture; Training human resources in the field of Carbon Credit; etc.

Deputy Secretary of Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Van Ut speaks at the seminar

Speaking at the seminar, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Van Ut said that sustainable development has been and is an important goal of Vietnam in general and of Long An province in particular. Accordingly, green growth with a close, reasonable and harmonious combination between socio-economic development and environmental protection is the premise to realize this goal.

Green growth not only brings economic benefits but also aims to restore and protect ecosystems, conserve biodiversity, making an important contribution to implementing the goals of mitigation and adaptation to climate change. climate change.

In Long An province, the Provincial People's Committee issued Decision No. 17, dated January 4, 2023 approving the Action Plan on green growth for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050. In particular, the province clearly identifies key tasks and implementation roadmaps for departments, branches, People's Committees at all levels and relevant agencies to complete the set goals and tasks, ensuring unification and coordination between departments, branches, branches, People's Committees at all levels and relevant agencies and the business community.

"Useful information from the speakers in the seminar helps Long An province as well as the business community in orienting sustainable development in the coming time", Deputy Secretary Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Van Ut emphasized./.

By Staffs - Translated by Q. Thien

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