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Green 2024
Introduction 14/07/2025
Scientific Committee – Session 5
Green Economy and Circular Economy

The Scientific Committee of Session 5 consists of 14 distinguished members, including 6 international experts (approximately 43%) from Belgium, the Philippines, the Netherlands, and Germany. These members bring together diverse disciplinary backgrounds and international experiences, representing leading institutions in the fields of environmental economics, sustainable development, forestry governance, and green innovation.
Committee Members:
  • Prof. Truong Quang Hoc
    CRES, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
  • Asso. Prof. Nguyen Hong Quan
    ICED, Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City
  • Prof. Luc Hens
    VITO, Belgium
  • Prof. Roberto F. Rañola
    University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Philippines
  • Dr. Hoang Phi Long
    Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands
  • Prof. Nguyen An Thinh
    UEB, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
  • Prof. Vu Duc Toan
    Thuyloi University, Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Dr. Tran Hong Hai
    Vietnam Green Innovation Collaboration (VIGIC), Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Dr. Michael Waibel
    Hamburg University, Germany
  • Dr. Pham Thu Thuy
    Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
  • Dr. Tran Thuc Han
    IOER, Dresden, Germany
  • Dr. Tran Nhat Lam Duyen
    Vietnam National University, Hanoi
With this broad and dynamic composition, the Committee ensures scientific quality and provides a strong foundation for interdisciplinary dialogue. Session 5 will delve into critical issues such as the green economy transition, circular economy models, low-carbon development, and integrated resource management. Case studies and strategic policy discussions will highlight both regional and global approaches to achieving inclusive, resilient, and sustainable economies.

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