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Much debate ensued at the Vietnam Connect Forum 2022 regarding the resources
and measures needed for green growth and sustainable development in Vietnam.
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reen growth and sustainable devel- Kim Ngoc, Deputy Minister of Foreign goals involves three strategic breakthroughs,
opment are now important elements Affairs, told the gathering. in institutions, human resources, and infra-
G of strategic planning by govern- On October 1, 2021, Prime Minister structure, with a focus on innovation and
ments, localities, and businesses. At the Pham Minh Chinh approved the National the development of science and technology,”
Vietnam Connect Forum 2022, held by the Strategy on Green Growth for the 2021- said Deputy Minister Ngoc. “This is the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and 2030 period and vision to 2050, which con- basis for Vietnam to effectively use resources,
VnEconomy / Vietnam Economic Times tains the overall goal of promoting economic strengthen its management and coordination
in early April, leaders from ministries, local- restructuring in association with renewing capabilities in finance and technology, and
ities, organizations, and enterprises discussed the economic growth model, environmental promote the participation of the community
the important resources behind green growth sustainability, and social equity. The strong and the business sector and international
and sustainable development in Vietnam. commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050 organizations in the implementation of sus-
made at the 26th UN Climate Change Con- tainable development goals.”
GOVERNMENT EFFORTS ference (COP26) and the Socio-Economic Mr. Nguyen Dinh Tho, Director of the
Vietnam’s development perspective over Development and Recovery Program Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural
the current decade is “rapid and sustainable approved by the government and promul- Resources and Environment at the Ministry
development” along with “harmonious gated on January 30, 2022, affirm the coun- of Natural Resources and Environment
development between the economy, culture, try’s determination to develop a green econ- (MoNRE), said the problem for Vietnam
society, and environmental protection and omy and a circular economy associated with lies in mobilizing resources to promote
adaptation to climate change”, Mr. Ha sustainable development. “To realize these green growth. “The Ministry is working

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