The 'Illuminating the Route to Net Zero' competition, initiated by Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper, is seeking proposals and contributions green and sustainable lighting, with a view to building environmentally friendly urban spaces in Ho Chi Minh City.

On Thursday, the competition kicked off at the residence of the Dutch consul general in the southern city as part of the activities under the framework of Vietnam Green events.

The competition is jointly organized by Tuoi Tre and Signify, with support from the Dutch Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Ho Chi Minh City, and the Dutch Business Association in Vietnam.

Its goal is to reduce environmental emissions and work toward building a green and sustainable Ho Chi Minh City.

“To achieve the green transformation, we seek international collaboration by welcoming partnerships with national, regional, and local governments, businesses, and knowledge institutions to pave the way for a resilient, future-ready approach across sectors,” Dutch Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Daniel Stork stated at the opening ceremony.

According to Stork, the Netherlands has a long tradition in the lighting industry, with global giants such as Philips and Signify.

Reflecting on the Netherlands' green lighting transition experience, Stork noted that the main transition involved shifting from traditional lighting to LED lighting.

It is important for citizens to have examples and information to help them develop good habits regarding green lighting, the diplomat added.

“I think it takes some time for people to realize the connection between the lights they use and their impact on the climate. It’s up to journalists, the media, and politicians to provide good examples and tell stories about how these elements are connected,” Stork told Tuoi Tre News.

Also at the event, Le Xuan Trung, deputy editor-in-chief of Tuoi Tre and deputy chairman of the Vietnam Green Journalism Club, encouraged individuals and businesses to contribute ideas and methods for transitioning to energy-efficient lighting.

The competition is open to all Tuoi Tre readers, including students, civil servants, experts, engineers, architects, entrepreneurs, diplomats, and others, both domestically and internationally.

Participants have the option to present their proposals in two formats: either through a design, which can include PowerPoint presentations, graphics, images, or video clips under five minutes, or through written submissions of up to 1,000 words, or through illustrative PowerPoint slides.

Innovative submissions, proposals, and contributions will be compiled by the organizing committee and sent to the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and relevant departments.

These contributions will aid in discussions and efforts to shape Ho Chi Minh City into a green city of the future.

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