Oct 07, 2019 / 21:19
Circular economy deemed optimal solution for Vietnam towards green economy
The Vietnamese government has taken actions to tap the US$4.5-trillion market potential generated by circular economy, said an expert.
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![]() Overview of the dialogue. Source: Ngoc Mai.
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Vinh noted circular economy was one of the main topics discussed at the national conference on sustainable development in 2019 and received strong support from government agencies, provinces/cities, domestic and international organizations.
According to Vinh, circular economy has been recognized as a comprehensive model for intersection industrial growth, which is now being pursued worldwide to create a zero-waste economy.
![]() Global material consumption is projected to more than double by 2060 with current economic model.
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Circular models target a more effective and optimal uses of natural resources, materials, products, semi-products and value they created, aiming to reduce the cost of loss and waste for the economy as well as protect our environment, Vinh stated, saying the preeminence of circular economy will create a more regular and sustainable development for nations than traditional linear models.
![]() Linear vs Circular economic models.
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“The Vietnamese government has taken actions to tap the US$4.5-trillion market potential generated by circular economy, specifically in 2019,” Vinh stressed.
“It is time for us to act rather than talk. Vietnamese enterprises have to act more to fulfill sustainable development goals by 2030. Enterprises play an essential role for a prosperous and sustainable Vietnam,” Vinh added.
Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Kari Kahiluoto said the Finnish government has been pushing towards global agenda with priority placed on sustainable development, fighting against climate change and promoting renewable energies, among others.
“Finland targets to become a carbon-neutral circular economy and a successful pioneer in sustainable well-being,” Kahiluoto added.
Ernesto Hartikainen, senior expert at Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, warned global material consumption is projected to more than double by 2060 with current economic model.
![]() A linear economy would lead to an increase of annual GHG emissions from 40 to 75 gigatons by 2060. Source: OECD.
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Hartikainen said a system which is restorative by design would retain more volume and value within the economy. Moreover, a more circular economy can reduce emissions from heavy industry by 56% by 2050.
The potential from a circular economic model is tremendous, as its global output is estimated to surge to US$25 billion by 2050 from the US$4.5 billion by 2030.
“In this scenario, net benefit for Europe by 2030 is forecast at US$1.8 trillion and cost savings for EU businesses at EUR600 million (US$658.7 million).”
Hartikainen recommended countries around the world, including Vietnam, should raise awareness of circular economy in education and as a competence of future talents.
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