On the morning of March 31, in Cat Ba Town (Cat Hai District), the Hai Phong People's Committee hosted the conference "Hai Phong City Pioneering Green Transition for Sustainable Development."
The event was attended by Mr. Le Tien Chau, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Hai Phong Party Committee, and Head of the city's National Assembly Delegation; Mr. Nguyen Van Tung, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the City People's Committee; members of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee including Mr. Dao Trong Duc, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hai Phong; Mr. Le Trung Kien, Head of the Hai Phong Economic Zone Authority; vice chairpersons of the City People’s Council and People’s Committee; leaders of departments and localities; and representatives from associations and experts in green transition and environmental protection.
With unique advantages, a long-term vision, and consistent action, Hai Phong is emerging as a national leader in the path toward green and sustainable growth. In 2025—a year marked by significant events and milestones—the Party Committee, People's Council, and People's Committee of Hai Phong have set the theme: “Expanding economic and urban space; maximizing special mechanisms and policies; accelerating green and digital transformation.” This highlights the city's strongest commitment to green transition goals.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Le Tien Chau, Secretary of the Party Committee, emphasized that while Hai Phong has acted to protect the environment, these efforts have not yet met practical demands. Therefore, the Party Committee has tasked competent agencies with studying and drafting a comprehensive Green Transition Proposal for the city to deepen understanding, highlight urgency, and devise robust, systemic solutions for the entire political system and citizens to engage. The goal is not only economic strength but also a green, clean, and beautiful living environment. He encouraged participants to suggest practical and specific solutions, particularly in key sectors such as industry, tourism, transportation, construction, and logistics.
Under the theme “Hai Phong Prepares Resources for Green Transition,” the conference featured insightful presentations and practical proposals focusing on: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, greening economic sectors, promoting sustainable lifestyles and consumption. It emphasized the importance of green transition for the city’s sustainable development. Initially, the city must prioritize renewable energy development, eco-industrial zones, green transportation, smart urban planning, circular economy initiatives, and high-tech applications. Participants also shared international and domestic success stories in green transition, providing valuable references for Hai Phong's Green Transition Proposal for 2025–2030, with a vision to 2050.
In his concluding remarks, Mr. Nguyen Van Tung, Chairman of the Hai Phong People’s Committee, noted that the city has already started transitioning to green development, focusing on sectors such as industry and transportation. VinFast has shifted from producing gasoline to electric vehicles; Sun Group has invested in the Cat Ba cable car; industrial zones have adopted solar power systems and worker shuttle buses; and wind power development has begun in Bach Long Vi island district. However, the transition remains uneven and lacks comprehensive policies to incentivize businesses and organizations.
To address this, the Chairman requested departments and districts to urgently implement green transition tasks. Specifically: the Department of Agriculture and Environment is to finalize the city’s Green Transition Proposal (2025–2030, vision to 2050) based on feedback from the conference and submit it to the People’s Committee by April 10; Cat Hai District is to work with the department to draft a resolution on green transition and green tourism development specific to Cat Ba by Q3 2025; relevant agencies must develop policies encouraging organizations and individuals to join the green transition, focusing on industrial production, transport, logistics, energy, and tourism. The Press and Media Center is tasked with enhancing public awareness campaigns on green transition.
This conference reaffirmed Hai Phong's commitment to sustainable development and its aspiration to become a model green city in the coming decades.