Actively implement effectively the National Strategy on Green Growth

The announcement clearly states: National strategy on green growth for the period 2021-2030, vision to 2050 (Green growth strategy) and National action plan for green growth for the period 2021 – 2030 (Action plan ) approved by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 1658/QD-TTg dated October 1, 2021 and Decision No. 882/QD-TTg dated July 22, 2022. Following that, in 2022, the Prime Minister established the National Steering Committee on Green Growth (Steering Committee), helping the Prime Minister research, direct and coordinate to resolve important issues, interdisciplinary in the process of implementing the Strategy.

Gradually contribute to promoting economic restructuring associated with innovating growth models

The Green Growth Strategy was initially implemented successfully, gradually contributing to: (i) restructuring the economy associated with innovating the growth model, (ii) improving the competitiveness of the economy, ( iii) expand equal access for people to the development achievements of the green transition, (iv) realize Vietnam’s commitments to the international community on sustainable development and transformation climate, especially commitments to bring net emissions to “zero” by 2050 at COP26.

The Green Growth Strategy needs to be recognized as a cross-cutting strategy, connecting, coordinating and leading the country’s other strategies, projects and plans towards sustainable development goals. In order for the implementation of the Strategy to be most effective, it is necessary to continue to accelerate the completion of the legal framework for green growth, including ensuring that tools for implementation, monitoring, evaluation… are fully issued. sufficient, favorable policy mechanisms for implementation at all levels from central to local levels; Besides, it is necessary to pay full attention to investment resources (public and private), management technology, and human resource training; Relevant ministries and agencies need to actively and proactively integrate and learn from international experiences on sustainable development and green growth.

Develop a set of scientific criteria for national green classification

To effectively implement the Green Growth Strategy, the Deputy Prime Minister requested the Standing Agency and members of the Steering Committee to proactively and actively implement the assigned contents in the Green Growth Strategy and Action Plan. .

Ministry of Planning and Investment – Standing agency of the Steering Committee, based on the Steering Committee’s working regulations, presides and coordinates with member agencies of the Steering Committee and relevant ministries, branches and localities to build The specific work program between the two Steering Committee meetings serves as a basis for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of implementing the Green Growth Strategy and Action Plan.

At the same time, urgently review and update the Green Growth Strategy to suit the new situation and context (commitment to equitable energy transition JETP, Power Plan VIII, strong trend of digital transformation…) to ensure plays a cross-cutting role, connecting the Green Growth Strategy with other national strategies towards sustainable development goals.

Research and propose major directions, goals, and core tasks to implement the Green Growth Strategy; Select a number of typical projects (5-7 projects) with the potential to create breakthroughs as pilots and be monitored, evaluated and learned before deploying on a larger scale…); Research and develop a set of scientific criteria for national green classification, in harmony with international practices, helping agencies have a more specific legal basis in selecting investment projects in ministries. , sectors, localities as well as quantifying and evaluating the progress of green growth.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment shall preside over or coordinate with relevant ministries, branches, localities and agencies to synthesize proposals to the Steering Committee, Head of the Committee on domestic and international resource mobilization mechanisms, and other agencies. Financial mechanisms ensure the realization of green growth goals taking advantage of digital platforms and digital transformation; Closely coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ministries, branches and localities in integration activities, “technology diplomacy”, “climate diplomacy”; Enlist the support and assistance of countries and international organizations.

At the same time, the Ministry of Planning and Investment closely coordinates with Vietnam Television, Voice of Vietnam, news agencies, newspapers, ministries, branches and localities in propagating and mobilizing people, businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout society to change awareness, behavior, and ethics regarding production, consumption, and green lifestyle practices; Research to have separate channels and programs on green growth to propagate and disseminate the Party’s guidelines and policies, State regulations on green growth, and guide lifestyle practices and production behaviors , green consumption; Coordinate with the Ministry of Education and Training and the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs to incorporate this content into propaganda, dissemination, education and training at all levels (including vocational training).

Promoting “technology diplomacy” and “climate diplomacy”

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to its state management functions and tasks, presides and coordinates with the Standing Agency, members of the Steering Committee and relevant agencies and localities to proactively and actively research, learn international experience, take advantage of support, support and mobilize resources for green growth from foreign countries and international organizations.

Actively promote “technology diplomacy” and “climate diplomacy”; Propose the Government and the Prime Minister to promulgate legal documents and policy mechanisms for green growth to implement international commitments to ensure compliance with international standards and practices; At the same time, proactively coordinate with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Science and Technology and relevant ministries and agencies to propose solutions for export industries when countries and organizations promulgate export standards. environment involved in the production of those products.

Pursuant to the Steering Committee’s Working Regulations, the Ministry of Justice proactively coordinates with the Standing Authority, Steering Committee members and relevant agencies and localities to synthesize and propose new promulgations or amendments. Supplement current legal documents to create a full legal corridor for the implementation of the Green Growth Strategy.

Research, promulgate or submit to competent authorities for promulgation sets of criteria on green growth

The Deputy Prime Minister requested ministries, branches and localities, based on their state management functions and tasks, to proactively coordinate with other ministries, branches, localities, agencies, international organizations and partners. develop… seriously and urgently implement tasks and solutions assigned in the Green Growth Strategy and Action Plan (clear assignment of responsibilities, with specific deadlines); promptly propose and recommend to the Head of the Committee to consider amending and supplementing important, interdisciplinary issues, mechanisms, policies, and solutions to implement the Green Growth Strategy and Action Plan on a global scale. country.

Develop and update Green Growth Action Plans of sectors and localities with the highest priority areas and tasks for the period from now to 2025 (including the following contents: improving the legal framework for green growth; applying science and technology; applying digital transformation…) sent to the Ministry of Planning and Investment – Standing Committee of the Steering Committee for synthesis.

Research, promulgate or submit to competent authorities to promulgate sets of green growth criteria within your industry, ensuring compliance with the national green classification criteria set, quantifying the proposed green growth content in the Green Growth Strategy and in accordance with international standards and practices; Build a carbon pricing mechanism in accordance with the provisions of the Law on Environmental Protection, in accordance with international practices…