EuroCham Vietnam will coordinate with the organizers of the Green Economy Forum (GEF) 2023 on 2 November 2023 in Hanoi. The event will include sustainability dialogues, high-level plenary sessions and thematic sessions, bringing together leading industry leaders, policymakers and sustainability advocates from Europe and Vietnam.
At the press conference to launch the Green Economy Forum on September 28, EuroCham Vietnam said that the Green Economy Forum will be organized in collaboration with the European Group including the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam, the EuroCham Green Growth Sector Subcommittee, 9 European business associations under EuroCham Vietnam and European countries.
EuroCham Vietnam holds press conference to inform about Green Economy Forum 2023
Ambassador Julien Guerrier, Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam, emphasized the importance of the Green Economy Forum as a symbol of the ongoing cooperation efforts between Europe and Vietnam. He believes that such initiatives will pave the way for a successful green transition, demonstrating the strength of cooperation between Europe and Vietnam.
Mr. Christoph Prommersberger, Deputy Ambassador of the Netherlands to Vietnam, highly appreciated Vietnam's sustainability goals until 2050. Drawing on experience from Europe, he pointed out the challenges in turning commitments into results. Mr. Christoph Prommersberger pointed out the key role of the business community in the green transition, especially when new EU regulations, such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), begin to be applied.
"Taking into account these factors, the Green Economy Forum will provide Vietnam and businesses with information on the resources needed to meet and adapt to increasingly evolving global standards," said Mr. Christoph Prommersberge.
“As the world prepares for the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), the Green Economy Forum provides a timely platform to highlight the importance of eco-conscious strategies and innovation. By aligning our discussions with the core objectives of COP28 and Vietnam’s National Green Growth Strategy, we aim to reinforce global sustainability commitments, re-emphasize the principles of the Paris Agreement, and provide the business community with the tools needed to achieve a just green economy,” said a EuroCham representative.
Mr. Stuart Livesey, member of the EuroCham Executive Board and Vice Chairman of the Green Growth Sector Subcommittee (GGSC), provided a comprehensive overview of the Green Economy Forum. This forum will share practical knowledge such as: Case studies from pioneers in sustainable development, experiences of more than 30 industry experts, including representatives from famous multinational corporations such as BNP Paribas, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), Equinor, HSBC, Airbus, EDPR...
Mr. Stuart Livesey, member of the EuroCham Executive Board and Vice Chairman of the Green Growth Sector Subcommittee (GGSC), spoke at the event.
The high-level plenary session of the forum is expected to have important delegates such as Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Danish Energy Minister Dan Jannik Jørgensen.
The forum also provides an opportunity to connect businesses, industry leaders and experts in the field of green innovation. The event also includes an in-depth conference with thematic sessions on important topics such as renewable energy, green finance, carbon reduction and sustainable agriculture.
