THE 10th SUD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

From Green Infrastructure to
Green Economy

03 October 2024

The 10th International Conference on Sustainable Urban Development

from green infrastructure to green economy

We are excited to announce the call for abstracts for the upcoming international conference titled “From Green Infrastructure to Green Economy,” taking place on October 3rd, 2024. This event marks the tenth annual international conference, co-hosted by the Sustainable Urban Development Program (SUD) at the Vietnamese-German University (VGU) and the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies (HIDS) under the sponsorship of Friedrich Naumann Foundation Vietnam (FNF Vietnam)

Conference Overview

Green infrastructure significantly benefits the economy in various ways. Investments in green infrastructure not only yield higher economic growth compared to traditional infrastructure investments but also promote sustainability, innovation, and efficiency. This leads to increased productivity and lower business costs. Additionally, green infrastructure creates innovative jobs across various sectors and presents opportunities for investment in energy, transportation, waste, and water management conservation, spurring economic growth. Furthermore, green and blue infrastructure enhance public health, improve climate change resiliency, and reduce potential economic damages.

However, there are barriers to protecting and building our green infrastructure and transforming the existing economy. These barriers include economic, technical, social, and institutional challenges. With the degradation and depletion of our green and blue infrastructure, it is imperative to learn from innovations, knowledge, and skills to build and manage green infrastructure that best supports green economy transformation.

Call for Participation

We cordially invite you to participate in our conference to explore these critical issues and share your valuable insights. The conference will focus on understanding how to build, protect, and leverage green infrastructure to benefit the green economy transformation. Key discussion topics will include understanding the issues and learning innovative approaches and solutions on both urban and regional scales.

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.

Conference 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

Below are the key dates:

Selected conference papers will be published in a special volume by the National University Publisher or Internation Publisher with Scopus Indexed. The final decision will be announced after negotiation completed.

Are you ready joining us?

Submit your abstract or register now

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Key dates & Deadline

15 August 2024

Topic Registration

30 August 2024

Presentation Invitation

25 September 2024

Full Paper Submission

03 october 2024

Conference Date

Submission guidelines

The conference is seeking submissions related to the mentioned conference topics. Other related topics will also be considered. Submitted abstracts will be evaluated by the Scientific Board. If abstract is accepted, author agrees to send full text paper, including results, tables, figures and references. All submissions should report original and previously unpublished research results no matter the type of research paper you are presenting.

Manuscripts should meet the format set by the Conference committee and are subject to review.

Please submit your abstracts and papers via Online submission platform or sud@vgu.edu.vn
For more information about the conference, please visit our website https://icsud.vgu.edu.vn/
We encourage you to invite colleagues to participate in the conference and submit original research for the conference call for papers.

Presentation & Publication

The text should be in English

Full paper is requested

The presentation should be around 15 minutes

File format

For full paper: MS.Word - Compatible file

For presentation: MS. Powerpoint - Compatible file

Partners & sponsors

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Sponsor

Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) is a German non-profit organization dedicated to promoting liberal values, the rule of law, and a market economy both domestically and internationally. Established in 1958, FNF operates in over 60 countries worldwide, including Vietnam.

In Vietnam, FNF has been active since 2012, focusing on fostering dialogue and cooperation between Vietnam and Germany. Their work centers around education, open society, digitalization, and the future of the market economy. Through various programs and initiatives, FNF aims to contribute to Vietnam’s development while upholding its commitment to liberal principles.

Partner

Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Study (HIDS) is a research institution based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Its primary focus is on understanding and addressing the complexities of the city’s development. HIDS plays a vital role in providing data-driven insights to inform policies and strategies for a more sustainable and equitable city.

The institute concentrates its research efforts on several key areas. Economic development is a core focus, with HIDS analyzing economic trends, policies, and strategies to foster growth and prosperity. Additionally, the institute delves into social development issues, aiming to improve the quality of life for city residents. Understanding the role of science and technology in urban development is another key area of research, as HIDS explores innovative solutions to urban challenges.