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.
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.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions on a variety of themes, including:
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.
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.
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.