Guests at the first Sustainable Futures Showcase Seminar in Hanoi.
International experts in energy, climate change, green technology, circular economy and sustainable development shared ideas at the first Sustainable Futures Showcase Seminar in Hanoi on Thursday, 15 August.
The seminar, was co-hosted by the University of Adelaide and global partner the National Economics University (NEU) in Hanoi, and was held as part the University of Adelaide's Senior Executive Mission to Vietnam.
The event featured several guest speakers and a panel discussion, including representatives from the University of Adelaide's industry partner, Aurecon, who presented their approach to a sustainable future.
University of Adelaide Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (External Engagement) Professor Jessica Gallagher led the seminar, where experts discussed key issues and shared best practice.
"National Economics University is one of the leading universities in economics, public management and business administration in Vietnam," said Professor Gallagher.
"This collaborative effort will not only benefit both of our institutions but also contribute to the broader goal of promoting sustainable practices and solutions in Vietnam and beyond.
"Through knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities, the event aims to inspire action and drive positive change towards a more sustainable future in Vietnam."
University Director for the Centre for Sustainable Operations and Resilient Supply Chains Professor Kannan Govindan spoke at the seminar about the future of sustainable management, particularly relating to digitisation. Deputy Dean International, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Professor Scott Smith explored sustainability in the built environment.
Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Resources Director Professor Melissa Nursey-Bray presented on the connections between social justice, green transitions and the environment and Associate Dean International by Dr Nam Nghiep Tran explained the carbon market's potential in Vietnam.
NEU Dean of Faculty of Environment, Climate Change and Urban Studies Professor Dinh Duc Truong spoke about Vietnam's goal to have net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Aurecon Director of Sustainability & Climate Change for Malaysia and Southeast Asia, Chin Foong Ling participated in a panel discussion, also featuring Professor Smith, Professor Nursey-Bray, Professor Truong and Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Noel Lindsay.
The University of Adelaide is one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities, consistently achieving high ratings in the QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education and Shanghai Jiao Tong's Academic Rankings of World Universities (ARWU).
The University aims to increase its number of sustainability research programs, projects and publications year-on-year to solve local challenges for global good.
"This was an opportunity to showcase our research strengths in sustainability, and our commitment to addressing global issues while also fostering collaboration with our key stakeholders in Vietnam and strengthening our relationship with NEU," said Professor Gallagher.
