Digital transformation linked with green growth and sustainable development

Author

Pham Thi Minh Lan, Dang Hai Long


Abstract

 This paper explores the "Twin Transition" in Vietnam—the strategic integration of digital transformation and green growth to achieve sustainable development. By analyzing national policies, international contexts, and current implementation statuses, the study highlights positive achievements in smart agriculture, green logistics, and smart urban management, while also identifying significant challenges such as e-waste, limited resources for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and incomplete legal and technological frameworks. To address these bottlenecks, the paper proposes five comprehensive strategic solutions: perfecting institutional policies and incentive mechanisms, developing green digital infrastructure, promoting the application of digital technologies across key economic sectors, enhancing human resources and social awareness, and strengthening international cooperation. Ultimately, integrating breakthrough technologies like AI, IoT, and Big Data into the roadmap for emissions reduction is emphasized not just as a trend, but as a mandatory survival requirement for Vietnam to resolve environmental issues and enhance its competitiveness in the global value chain.



Keywords

Twin transition (Digital & Green), Green growth, Eco-digital economy, Smart grids, • Circular economy digitization, Decarbonization technologies



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References


  • The Brundtland Report (WCED, 1987), titled "Our Common Future" by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), provides a foundational definition of Sustainable Development.
  • Decision No. 749/QD-TTg dated June 3, 2020, of the Prime Minister approves the "National Digital Transformation Program to 2025, with an orientation to 2030", identifying 8 priority areas including Energy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources & Environment.
  • Decision No. 942/QD-TTg dated June 15, 2021, of the Prime Minister approves the "Strategy for E-Government Development towards Digital Government in the 2021–2025 period, with an orientation to 2030".
  • Decision No. 411/QD-TTg dated March 31, 2022, of the Prime Minister approves the "National Strategy for Development of the Digital Economy and Digital Society to 2025, with an orientation to 2030".
  • Decision No. 1658/QD-TTg dated October 1, 2021, of the Prime Minister approves the "National Strategy on Green Growth for the 2021–2030 period, vision to 2050".
  • Decision No. 882/QD-TTg dated July 22, 2022, of the Prime Minister approves the "National Action Plan on Green Growth for the 2021–2030 period".
  • Decision No. 622/QD-TTg dated May 10, 2017, of the Prime Minister promulgates the "National Action Plan to Implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development".
  • Vietnam's Commitment Declaration at the COP26 Conference (2021) and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) outline the commitment to achieve net-zero emissions (Net Zero) by 2050.


 

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