Kinhtedothi - On December 12, in Hanoi, the Economic & Urban Newspaper organized the Forum "Developing green cities towards sustainability", focusing on discussing legal frameworks, mechanisms, and policies to further promote the development of green and sustainable cities.
With the participation of nearly 100 delegates from ministries, departments, central agencies, Hanoi City, businesses and many speakers who are leading experts in urban development planning.
Sustainable development - urgent from many perspectives
In recent years, along with economic development, the urbanization rate in Vietnam has also been strong, but it comes with challenges and pressures on resource supply, energy security, increased waste... causing climate change and affecting the living environment.
Green urban development solutions are one of the important tasks to ensure harmony and are also the leading policies of the Party and State in the process of economic growth. However, in this process, there are still many difficulties and problems, so experts and managers will propose many solutions to overcome the above situation at the Forum "Green urban development towards sustainability" organized by the Economic and Urban Newspaper.
The forum took place in the context of Vietnamese cities entering the second year of implementing Resolution 06-NQ/TW dated January 24, 2022 of the Politburo on planning, construction, management and sustainable development of Vietnamese cities to 2030, with a vision to 2045. As well as Vietnam has been promoting its strong commitment with the international community to the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 0 (Net Zero) by 2050.
According to experts, urban development to create momentum for urban economic growth is a positive economic indicator. However, it also comes with huge challenges for the environment and public health: dust, traffic congestion, depletion of natural resources... are issues that are of particular concern to all levels, sectors, authorities and public opinion. Therefore, the strategy for sustainable green urban development focuses on three main pillars: green space development; renewable energy; and sustainable transport. Green space development is a commitment to increasing green space in all new urban development projects. The use of renewable energy is an indispensable part of the green urban development strategy.
“We recognize the need for sustainable development not only from an economic perspective, but also from a social responsibility and professional ethics perspective. Developing green cities in a sustainable way is not only to create the healthiest living environment for residents, but also to contribute to the global fight for a greener and cleaner future for the earth” – Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Loi - Editor-in-Chief of Economic and Urban Newspaper shared.
Positive action
Discussing this issue, Deputy Minister of Construction Pham Minh Ha said that in recent years, Vietnam has been one of the countries that has always maintained a high economic growth rate. Along with economic growth, the urbanization process in Vietnam has also taken place rapidly with an average annual increase of over 1%, but this has led to pressures on resource supply, energy security, increased waste, environmental impacts and increased negative impacts due to climate change.
Faced with global and national challenges, the Party, State, National Assembly and Government of Vietnam have issued many policies and strategies related to the development of projects using energy and resources economically and efficiently, protecting the environment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, responding to climate change, shifting the economy towards digital transformation, green transformation and sustainable development.
According to statistics, by the end of the third quarter of 2024, the number of green buildings nationwide will reach about 500 with a total floor area of over 12 million square meters, exceeding the target set in Decision 280/2019/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister approving the National Program on energy saving and efficiency for the period 2019 - 2030 (by 2025, 80 construction works will be achieved; by 2030, 150 construction works will be certified as green buildings, using energy saving and efficiency).
In addition to the rapid increase in quantity, certified construction works have also been expanded to many types, including construction works with investment capital from the State budget. However, the development of green construction in Vietnam still faces many difficulties and barriers such as the lack of certifications on green materials, energy-saving materials, qualified human resources and deep expertise; the awareness of a part of investors, users of products and services, and the ability to access green capital sources for green construction projects are still limited...
“To remove difficulties and obstacles to promote the development of green buildings, in the coming time, the Ministry of Construction will continue to coordinate with ministries and branches: Research and submit to the Government for promulgation of regulations on the list of green projects, including green building projects; Regulations on the list of projects that can access green credit sources; Research and propose regulations on energy labeling for construction materials in the draft Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy in 2025...” – Deputy Minister Pham Minh Ha said.
Hanoi is one of the fastest urbanizing areas in the country and is facing many challenges in the rapid urbanization process, due to the continuously increasing population and increasing pressure from economic development, environmental issues have become a top concern for the city government. With a strategic vision and long-term commitment to action, the city calls for cooperation from partners, local authorities and communities to work together to build livable cities.
On that basis, Hanoi is aiming to develop green urban areas in a comprehensive and sustainable manner. Green urban areas do not stop at increasing green areas, but also include many other aspects such as sustainable architecture, environmentally friendly transportation and efficient energy management. Efficient energy management is an important pillar in Hanoi's green urban development strategy.
Energy saving and renewable energy programs are being widely deployed, from installing solar power systems on office buildings to upgrading public lighting systems to energy-saving LED lights... To realize this goal, Hanoi has been coordinating with ministries, departments, non-governmental organizations and the community to promote education and communication about the benefits of green cities. Thereby creating changes from awareness to action in the community.
Green transformation of construction works needs to be urgently implemented with specific, clear and quantitative oriented programs, the assessment must be strictly legally binding. Green works must satisfy the factors of environmental friendliness, associated with society and people in terms of humanity. Green architecture satisfies the requirements of good aesthetics and functionality, effectively solves the problem of identity, is advanced in form and content, and achieves a clear effect of responding to local characteristics associated with local customs and practices.
Dr. Architect Phan Dang Son , Chairman of Vietnam Association of Architects
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