Vietnamese and Danish architects and experts exchanged knowledge about urban green transition at a dialogue in Hanoi on Thursday.

The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam organized the 'Greener Together – Urban Green Transition – From Denmark to Vietnam' dialogue in collaboration with media company ASHUI Co. Ltd. at the Temple of Literature.

The dialogue discussed practical strategies that can help Vietnam integrate green infrastructure and sustainable practices into its urban planning; how individuals, businesses, experts, and governments work together to accelerate the green transition; and Denmark’s practices that Vietnam can use to address the challenges of urbanization.

Speakers also shared practical strategies and solutions for integrating green infrastructure and sustainable practices into urban planning as well as case studies from cities around the world that are successfully transitioning to greener, more sustainable models that Vietnam could draw on.

At the event, attendees could visit the ‘Green Together’ exhibition, which showcases Danish green solutions in different sectors: energy, water management, circular economy, and sustainable and liveable cities.

The exhibition will be open to the public until December 2, 2024.

Mette Ekeroth, deputy head of mission at the Embassy of Denmark in Hanoi, said at the event that Vietnam and Denmark share a strong commitment to sustainable development within the bilateral framework of the Green Strategic Partnership. 

“We are very pleased to be Vietnam’s long-term friend and a strong supporter of the country’s impressive social and economic growth,” said Ekeroth.

She added that now focus is on the transition to a greener and more sustainable development. Economic security must go hand in hand with social and environmental security. 

Vietnam’s impressive economic growth and rapid urbanization have brought serious challenges, including air pollution, traffic density, scarcity of water supply, waste management, and climate resilience issues.

According to Vietnam’s national urban and rural system planning for the 2021-30 period with a vision to 2050, the country’s urbanization rate is projected to exceed 50 percent by 2030. 

As the world shifts toward a greener future, cities are at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to combat climate change.

The urban green transition is not merely a trend but a necessity for creating livable, resilient, and sustainable urban environments for future generations.

Denmark’s Copenhagen ranks in the top three of the world’s most sustainable and livable cities.

Its experience has inspired Vietnam during its urban green transition journey.

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