Circular economy models for sustainable urban development in Vietnam

Abstract

Cities play an important role in implementing sustainable development policies and building a roadmap to transition to a circular economy model. With the current population explosion, cities will increasingly face more and more economic, social and environmental challenges. Furthermore, cities are major contributors to climate change and are responsible for 60 - 80% of greenhouse gas emissions, 75% of resource consumption, and the generation of 50% of global solid waste (EMF, 2017). Resolution 06-NQ/TW on urban planning, construction, management and sustainable development in Vietnam to 2030, with a vision to 2045, issued by the Politburo on January 24^ththth, 2022, shows the urgent need to have new and breakthrough solutions associated with the sustainable development of urban areas in Vietnam. This article shares the approach based Circular Economy models in the world and some potential application areas in Vietnam including waste treatment. urban waste, renewable energy development, urban agriculture and urban transport as well as governance and innovation. Finally, the article presents some difficulties and challenges in the process of implementing the Circular Economy models for urban development in Vietnam.