The “key” to realizing the goal of green transformation and sustainable development
Green transformation is a prerequisite to help improve national competitiveness, meet international standards, protect the environment and develop the country rapidly and sustainably. Green transformation and sustainable development are not only strategic choices, they are the command of the times, they are promises to history, to future generations...
Resolution 57-NQ/TW clearly identified science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as one of the strategic breakthroughs, playing a key role in driving green growth and sustainable development, and as a prerequisite for implementing the NetZero commitment.
Implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation; Conclusion No. 81-KL/TW, dated June 4, 2024 on continuing to implement Resolution No. 24-NQ/TW of the 11th Central Executive Committee on proactively responding to climate change, strengthening resource management and environmental protection, on October 16-17, 2025, the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission chaired and coordinated with the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, and the Quang Tri Provincial Party Committee to organize the National Scientific Conference "Breakthroughs in science and technology development to promote green transformation and sustainable development".
GREEN TRANSFORMATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ARE THE IMPERATIVES OF THE TIMES
Mr. Phung Duc Tien, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment, emphasized, "The world is moving towards a green, low-carbon economy and sustainable development. The fourth industrial revolution, along with trends such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy, new materials, biotechnology and digital transformation, is profoundly changing all areas of economic and social life."
Resolution 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo clearly identified science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as one of the strategic breakthroughs, playing a key role in driving green growth and sustainable development, a prerequisite for implementing the commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 and the foundation for ensuring energy security, environmental security and sustainable development.
Overview of the workshop.
Science, technology and innovation are not only tools, but also powerful endogenous resources for Vietnam’s sustainable development. “We need to make breakthroughs in thinking, mechanisms and actions to turn knowledge and creativity into material strength, contributing to realizing the aspiration of building a rich, green, modern and prosperous Vietnam,” said Mr. Tien.
At the workshop, experts identified opportunities and challenges for science and technology development, green transformation, and sustainable national development in the coming period.
Experts and scientists point out that increasingly severe climate change, environmental pollution, extreme weather, natural disasters, storms and floods, etc. are real risks that seriously affect Vietnam's sustainable development.
In addition, national infrastructure is facing increasing pressure, especially in urban areas such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, which are often flooded and polluted by dust and air.
Technological breakthroughs for green agriculture and clean industry.
The opinions also clarified the role and driving force of science and technology in implementing green transformation: Technological breakthroughs serving green agriculture, clean industry, renewable energy; application of artificial intelligence, big data, digital transformation in monitoring resources, environment and climate; issues of developing and transferring environmentally friendly technology - the role of research institutes, universities, businesses...
According to Mr. Hoang Nam, Permanent Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Tri province, in the current global context, humanity is facing many unprecedented challenges: increasingly serious climate change, natural resource depletion, environmental pollution and complex political-economic and social instability.
Faced with these challenges, science, technology and innovation are affirmed to be the key driving force for development, the key to realizing the goal of green transformation and sustainable development.
International practice has shown that countries that are at the forefront of science and technology development, digital transformation, and innovation are those that are more resilient to external shocks, better adapt to climate change, and at the same time improve national competitiveness and people's quality of life.
5 STRATEGIC BREAKTHROUGHS TO MAKE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRULY BECOME A DRIVERS FOR GREEN TRANSFORMATION
Speaking at the workshop, Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, affirmed that developing science and technology and innovation are decisive factors and foundations to help Vietnam achieve double-digit growth targets in the coming years; becoming a modern industrialized country by 2030 and a developed, high-income country by 2045.
In particular, green transformation is a prerequisite to help improve national competitiveness, meet international standards, protect the environment and develop the country rapidly and sustainably. Green transformation and sustainable development are not only strategic choices, they are the command of the times, they are promises to history and future generations.
Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, affirmed: Green transformation is a mandate of the times, it is a promise to history and to future generations.
Mr. Dat stated: The Party and State have issued relatively complete policy mechanisms to facilitate science and technology, green transformation, environmental protection and sustainable development.
In order for science and technology to truly become the key driving force of green transformation and sustainable development, Mr. Tran Quoc Cuong, Director of the Department of Social Sciences, Humanities and Natural Sciences (Ministry of Science and Technology) said that the Ministry has identified five strategic breakthroughs.
First, Institutional breakthrough: Completing the system of detailed regulations and instructions for implementing the Law on Science and Science and Innovation; building a testing mechanism (sandbox).
Monday, Breakthrough in green energy technology and platform technology. Through Science and Technology programs, research and development of wind and solar energy, green hydrogen, energy storage and nuclear technology for peaceful purposes has been focused.
Third, breakthrough in standards-measurement-quality: Building a green standards system, criteria for evaluating product life cycles, measuring emissions and energy efficiency.
Wednesday, Breakthrough in green innovation ecosystem: Developing a national green innovation center and a network of key laboratories on energy, materials...
Thursday, Breakthrough in human resources and international cooperation: developing "green-digital" human resources, attracting overseas Vietnamese experts, expanding international cooperation in the fields of clean, circular and low-carbon technology.
Application of science and technology for green transformation and sustainable development.
In particular, according to Mr. Cuong, the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation recently promulgated by the National Assembly has laid a new institutional foundation, removing long-standing bottlenecks in the management, finance and commercialization of research results. This is a historic step, affirming the determination of the State and Government in granting autonomy and creating a clear legal corridor for science, technology and innovation activities.
In the coming period, the Ministry will continue to accompany ministries, branches, localities and the business community to turn science, technology and innovation into the central driving force of the green economy.
Also at the workshop, experts emphasized the view that for a real and effective green transformation, there needs to be synchronization in institutions, policies, finance, science and technology, human resources and social media. It is necessary to further promote the role of enterprises in research, application and commercialization of green technology; increase investment in basic science, core technology and digital transformation; and promote international cooperation on innovation, climate technology, renewable energy and resource management.
In recent times, the application of science and technology in areas such as renewable energy, smart agriculture, circular economy, resource and environmental management, digital economy... has achieved many important results, contributing to promoting green transformation and sustainable development according to the orientation of the 13th National Party Congress. However, to create real breakthroughs, stronger mechanisms and policies are needed; closer connections between the State, businesses, scientists and society...
From a local perspective, Mr. Hoang Nam said that Quang Tri will focus on rapid and sustainable economic development based on four pillars: Energy - logistics - tourism - green agriculture. Along with that, implementing three key breakthroughs including: Completing infrastructure, improving the investment environment; promoting science and technology, innovation and digital transformation; improving the quality of human resources.
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Sources: VnEconomy