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An illustrative image From Policy to Action: Bridging the Gap In the face of mounting household waste, the Party and state have proactively responded by issuing a series of directives and guidelines that outline strategies for resource management and environmental protection. These include: Resolution No. 24-NQ/TW (June 13, 2013), enacted by the 11th Party Central Committee, which focuses on environmental protection. Conclusion No. 81-KL/TW (June 4, 2024), emphasizing the promotion of a circular economy. This conclusion also addresses the development of infrastructure for waste sorting, collection, and treatment, as well as the recycling industry. It further stresses the importance of combining treatment processes with energy recovery and limiting landfill reliance. Resolution No. 81/2023/QH15, which outlines the National Master Plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a long-term vision extending to 2050. This resolution underscores the priority of environmental protection, ...

Denmark’s Journey to Sustainability: A Model for the World Denmark embarked on its sustainable path in the 1970s during the global oil crisis, proving that economic growth need not come at the cost of increased energy consumption or emissions. Since 1990, the country has achieved impressive milestones. According to Danish Ambassador Nicolai Prytz, Denmark’s gross domestic product (GDP) has increased by 75 percent, while energy use has dropped by 11 percent, CO2 emissions have fallen by 41 percent, and green careers have seen a significant spike of 31 percent. Wind power has been a key driver of Denmark’s success, with over 50 percent of its electricity generated from this renewable source. Vindeby, the world’s first offshore wind farm, constructed off the Danish coast in 1991, stands as a testament to this commitment. Additionally, Denmark has excelled in waste-to-energy initiatives, significantly reducing landfill usage and improving waste management. In 1992, the country implemen...