Nordic and Viet Nam share solutions for circular economy

(24/03/2023)

In the afternoon of March 23, in Han Noi, the Embassies of Nordic countries in Viet Nam (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics held a scientific worksshop with Theme "Green Solutions for Circular Economy and Waste Management: Nordic Experience and Policy Implications for Viet Nam".

At the workshop, the Nordic countries' embassies said that Nordic countries have implemented many sustainable development policies, especially reducing waste generation and reusing materials; launch the Green Industry initiative to accelerate the transition, create jobs, increase exports. Representatives of the Nordic countries also emphasized that efforts in improving skills, finance, application of technology as well as a favorable regulatory environment will be the key to making the most of the green transition.

Embassies of Nordic countries share the view that Viet Nam is in a position to take important steps in the green transition. With the Strategy on Green Growth to 2030, with a vision to 2045, Viet Nam also aims to achieve a sustainable green economy by promoting green technology, improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, this is really the right time to integrate the circular economy to effectively manage resources, limit emissions and waste, and regenerate the environment.

 “Researching international experiences, including Nordic countries on circular economy development, will help Viet Nxam have more policy suggestions suitable to the country's actual conditions to build a strong economy, contribute to improving people's lives", the Ambassadors of the Nordic countries emphasized.

(Source: monre.gov.vn)