The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment hosted a forum on green energy and clean city development in Hanoi on November 7, gathering officials, scientists, businesses and international organisations to outline solutions for green energy adoption and sustainable urban planning.

A delegation of Buon Ma Thuot in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, led by Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Vu Van Hung, visited France from December 12-14 to learn from French and international partners about green and sustainable urban planning.

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Bui Xuan Cuong on September 25 called on Leipzig city of Germany to share its experience with the southern metropolis in sustainable urban planning, enhancing resilience, and transferring environmentally friendly green technologies.

A workshop on sustainable urban planning and development in the Mekong Delta was held on July 18 in the southern province of Hau Giang.