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growth also acts as a catalyst for investment and innovation, laying the foundation for
sustainable development and opening up new economic opportunities.

According to the World Bank (2012): Green growth is an effective, clean, and
resilient development model. Effectiveness here refers to the optimal use of natural
resources; cleanliness refers to minimizing environmental pollution; and resilience
refers to the ability to adapt to natural disasters and catastrophes.
According to the United Nations Green Growth Initiative: Green growth involves
restructuring economic activities and infrastructure to optimize resource investment
efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, use fewer resources, and reduce social
inequality.

In Vietnam: Green growth is specified in the national development strategy,
aiming for a low-carbon and sustainable economy. This includes reducing greenhouse
gas emissions and increasing carbon absorption, becoming an important indicator in
national economic development (Government, 2012).
Thus, green growth is not only a strategy for sustainable development but also a
comprehensive model helping countries and businesses optimize resource use, minimize

negative environmental impacts, and enhance resilience to global challenges. This is the
inevitable path towards a strong economic future and a healthy living environment.
2.2. Green growth measurement indicators
According to Circular 10/2023/TT-BKHĐT, green growth measurement
indicators are categorized into specific groups:
Greenhouse gas emission reduction indicators:
Greenhouse gas emissions/GDP: Measures the amount of greenhouse gas

emissions per unit of GDP.
Greenhouse gas absorption: Measures the total amount of greenhouse gases
absorbed by natural and technological sources.
Energy efficiency indicators:
Energy efficiency in industrial production: Measures energy consumption per
unit of industrial product.

Renewable energy ratio: Evaluates the proportion of renewable energy in the
national energy supply.
Green economy indicators:
Proportion of businesses adopting green technology: Percentage of businesses
implementing environmentally friendly production technologies.
Green investment ratio: Measures the proportion of capital investment in green
projects within total national investment.
Natural resource conservation Indicators:

Forest area: The area of natural forests and newly planted forests that are
protected and developed.
Proportion of sustainably used agricultural land: The percentage of agricultural
land managed and used sustainably.

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