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From Green Infrastructure to Green Economy: Announcing the 10th Annual International Conference at VGU
The Sustainable Urban Development Program (SUD) at the Vietnamese-German University (VGU) is thrilled to announce its 10th annual international conference, titled “From Green Infrastructure to Green Economy,” set to take place on October 3rd, 2024. This milestone event promises to bring together leading academics, industry professionals, and policymakers to explore the pivotal role of green infrastructure in driving economic growth and sustainability.
Conference Focus
The conference will delve into how green infrastructure investments can outpace traditional infrastructure in economic returns, promoting sustainability, innovation, and efficiency. Key discussions will highlight the creation of innovative job opportunities across various sectors and the potential for significant investments in energy, transportation, waste, and water management. Furthermore, the event will address how green and blue infrastructure can improve public health, enhance climate change resiliency, and mitigate economic damages.
Despite the clear benefits, the development and protection of green infrastructure face numerous challenges, including economic, technical, social, and institutional barriers. The conference will serve as a platform to share lessons learned from innovative practices and explore the skills and knowledge necessary to overcome these obstacles. Attendees will gain insights into managing and building green infrastructure that supports a transformative green economy.
Key Themes
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions on a variety of themes, including:
- Smarter Urban Growth and Green Economy
- Green and Blue Infrastructure
- Green Buildings and Construction
- Circular Economy
- Green Logistics Transformation
- Water and Green Economy
- Sustainable Food & Agriculture
- Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Carbon/Green Credit for Green Infrastructure
- Green Policy Infrastructure for Green Growth
Call for Abstracts
Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers are invited to submit abstracts for presentation. The conference provides a valuable opportunity to share research findings, innovative solutions, and best practices with a global audience.
- Abstract Submission Deadline: August 15, 2024
- Presentation Invitations: August 30, 2024
- Full Paper Submission Deadline: September 25, 2024
Selected conference papers will be published in a special volume by the National University Publisher, thanks to the generous sponsorship from FNF (Friedrich Naumann Foundation Vietnam) and VGU.
Join Us
We look forward to welcoming participants from around the world to engage in this critical discourse. Together, we can explore how to leverage green infrastructure to drive the transformation towards a sustainable and resilient green economy.
For more information and to submit your abstract, please visit our conference website or contact us at sud@vgu.edu.vn.