From December 12 to 13, the University of Economics - University of Danang (Viet Nam), a key player in the field of climate change research, in collaboration with the Global Vietnamese Science and Expert Organization (AVSE Global) and Massey University, hosted the 2024 International Conference on Climate Change (VSCT-2024).
The event attracted hundreds of domestic and international experts, scientists, and researchers. Among the esteemed speakers were two globally recognized energy, environment, economics, and finance authorities: Prof. Sumit Agarwal (National University of Singapore) and Prof. Ian Bateman (University of Exeter, UK). The conference provided Vietnamese scholars a platform to exchange research experiences and foster collaborations with international peers.
Through the workshop, Vietnamese scholars gained valuable opportunities to exchange research experiences and collaborate on developing projects with international colleagues.
VSCT-2024 aimed to serve as a premier forum for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to present findings on climate change and environmental risks. Participants proposed strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change on macroeconomic and microeconomic policies and energy transition initiatives.
Thematic sessions covered a wide range of topics, including Finance and behavioral economics in climate transition, Green economy; Carbon markets, Circular economy; Climate change: mitigation, adaptation, policy, and regulation; Climate finance; Climate risk assessment and management; Climate transition and post-COVID-19 recovery.
Noteworthy topics discussed by international speakers included Climate transition and portfolio management; Corporate social responsibility (CSR); Energy markets and transitions; Environment, society, and governance (ESG); Geopolitical risks and climate change mitigation; Just climate transitions; Low-carbon technologies and innovation; Governance of extractive industries; Sustainable business models and entrepreneurship; Sustainable production, consumption, and infrastructure investment.