15.2.1. Events about sustainable use of land

1. Description of Activities

The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) regularly supports or organizes free events aimed at promoting awareness of land conservation and sustainable land use, including forests and wilderness areas.
These activities are implemented through specific initiatives such as:

+ Tree planting campaigns, “Tet Tree Planting Festival,” and activities to increase green spaces inside and outside the campus.

+ Workshops and scientific seminars on topics such as sustainable agricultural land use, circular economy in agriculture, and forest ecosystem conservation.

+ Community clean-up campaigns to collect waste and protect soil quality in public areas.

2. Objectives and Target Groups

+ Objectives: To raise awareness and inspire action among both the external community and UEH members (staff and students) regarding the importance of soil and forest conservation.

+ Target Groups: Local communities, students, partner organizations, and related stakeholders.

3. Internal Commitment and Supporting Policies (Promoting Implementation of Regulation No. 2059)

To strengthen the organization of these events, UEH promotes and clarifies responsibilities as stipulated in the UEH Green University Regulation (Decision No. 2059/QĐ-ĐHKT-CSVC):

+ Promoting enforcement of Article 5, Clause 6: Encourage compliance with the mandatory rule on “protection and care of green trees within campus premises.” This serves as a key policy foundation for tree planting and green conservation activities, directly contributing to on-campus land preservation.

+ Promoting enforcement of Article 24, Clause 3: Direct responsible units (such as the Marketing and Communications Department, and the Youth Union – Student Association) to actively organize campaigns and movements for waste collection in public areas (including vacant lands and parks) and integrate awareness-raising communication about soil environment conservation.

4. Evidence of Implementation

Several programs and initiatives have been carried out to demonstrate UEH’s commitment to sustainable land management and conservation.

No.	Program / Project	Type / Category	Summary of Activities	Images	Related link	Contributed SDG(s)
1	National Scientific Conference: Economics, Law, Governance, and Sustainable Development under the Impact of the 2024 Land Law	Academic event; Community education	UEH organized a national scientific conference titled “Economics, Law, Governance, and Sustainable Development under the Impact of the 2024 Land Law” to promote awareness and action on the conservation and sustainable use of land resources. The event gathered over 120 delegates from government agencies, universities, enterprises, and research experts. It served as an academic forum to analyze key updates of the 2024 Land Law, especially those related to forest and wilderness protection, land valuation, land use rights, and smart urban development. In-depth sessions discussed the application of digital transformation and technology in land management, as well as legal challenges in terrestrial ecosystem conservation. A total of 54 peer-reviewed papers were selected and published, contributing academic foundations for implementing the new Land Law toward sustainability.	Opening speech by Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh, President of UEH Opening performance Plenary session Session B discussion	https://www.ueh.edu.vn	SDG 15, 4
2	International Conference RTD 2024 – “For a More Sustainable Mekong Delta”	Academic conference	The conference focused on sustainable development solutions for the Mekong Delta, with several presentations addressing efficient land use and landscape conservation. Key topics included: the application of indigenous knowledge in socio-ecological management, nature-based agricultural planning, preservation of farmland and wetlands, and integrating culture, tourism, and services in riverside areas such as Mang Thit and An Binh Islet.	Conference overview Presentation by Prof. Kelly Shannon and Prof. Bruno De Meulder (KU Leuven, Belgium): “A Socio-Ecological Turn for the Mekong Delta: Accentuating Indigenous Logics”	https://www.ueh.edu.vn	SDG 13, 15, 17
3	Conference on Contributions to the National Action Plan for Circular Economy	Policy workshop; Cross-sectoral discussion	EEPSEA, together with scientists and enterprises, participated in a workshop organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) to propose policies promoting the circular economy, including topics on sustainable land use and natural resource conservation.	EEPSEA and business alliances discussed glass recycling activities in Vietnam and submitted policy recommendations to MONRE. Dr. Pham Khanh Nam presented at the national workshop on the Circular Economy Action Plan. EEPSEA and UEH co-hosted an international summer course titled “Environmental Valuation through Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE): Sustainable Development Strategies in Southeast Asia.”	https://ueh.edu.vn	SDG 15, 12
4	Conference on Climate Change Adaptation Policies in the Mekong Delta	National conference; Policy consultation	Hosted at UEH Mekong, the conference gathered scientists, policymakers, and local representatives to discuss sustainable land-use solutions in regions affected by saline intrusion, soil degradation, and mangrove loss.	Training session on remote sensing applications for mapping land-use status in the Mekong Delta.	https://ueh.edu.vn	SDG 15, 13
5	Scientific Conference: Agricultural Trade and Sustainable Developmen	Academic conference; Policy discussion; Cross-sectoral collaboration	Held at UEH Mekong, the event attracted over 120 delegates from government departments, enterprises, banks, and international experts. Discussions focused on restructuring agricultural value chains, developing responsible production models, and enhancing efficient land use in the context of climate change and soil degradation in the Mekong Delta.	Conference overview Prof. Dr. Attila Jambor, Director of the Institute for Sustainable Development, Corvinus University, delivered a keynote presentation.	https://ueh.edu.vn	SDG 15, 12, 13
6	National Scientific Conference on the 2024 Land Law	Academic conference; Policy discussion; Interdisciplinary dialogue	UEH organized a national conference with the participation of experts, policymakers, and local authorities to analyze the impacts of the new Land Law on economic, social, and state management aspects. Several presentations addressed sustainable land use, land rights protection, land fund development, and legal mechanisms in land transactions.	Conference overview Presentation by Dr. Nguyen Dac Nhan, Deputy Director of the Land Department, MONRE. Presentation by Dr. Nguyen Kim Duc, Deputy Director, Institute for Regional Development Research and Consulting – UEH. Plenary sessions  Overview of the discussion at Session A Overview of the discussion at Session B The presiding committee of session C Some other photos	https://www.ueh.edu.vn
7	International Summer Camp “Urban Beyond the Urban 2024”	Field activity; Nature-based urban design; Academic exchange	Conducted in Cam Lam – Khanh Hoa, the program gathered nearly 30 students from Vietnam, South Korea, and Indonesia. Student groups carried out field surveys, local interviews, and proposed nature-based design solutions for conserving sand dunes, tidal lagoon ecosystems, and coastal forests.	Overview of the final presentation of the summer campProfessor Kelly Shannon shared about Cam LamEnd of program – Group photo and products from throughout the program Group 1 with the guidance of Dr. Ducksu Seo, and the participation of Sujeong Kang, Seungju Choi, Su Cam Vy, Changheun KimGroup 2 under the guidance of Professor Elena Marchigiani, with members Minsang Kim, Kadek Inten Awintya Dewi, Truong Ngoc Phuong Anh, Jaewon Yoon, Seungri Choe Group 3 received guidance from Prof. Bruno De Meulder and the participation of Woorin Lee, Pham Tram Anh, Truong Thanh Thuan, Yoel Son, Ni Luh Ade Bunga Kris Nanti Prof. Kelly Shannon and group 4 members: Heeju Han, Cheoleon Kwak, Vuong Tat Phu, Gede Putu Aldo Budja Wiranata, Mir ParkDr. Trinh Tu Anh and friends Eunyul Ko, Tran Vinh Tai, Hyo Jeong Kim, Hunho Lee and Nguyen Quynh Tram A group of students from ISCM – UEH and HGU took a photo together at the end of the idea presentation session.	https://www.iscm.ueh.edu.vn	SDG 15, 11, 13

Open related links: 

1. June 21, 2024 – Economics, law, management and sustainable development under the impact of the Land Law 2024 – https://www.vietnam.vn/en/kinh-te-luat-quan-ly-va-phat-trien-ben-vung-duoi-tac-dong-cua-luat-dat-dai-2024 

2. July 22, 2024 – The 2nd International Conference Resilience by Technology and Design 2024 “For a More Sustainable Mekong Delta” at UEH Vinh Long Campus – https://www.ueh.edu.vn/en/news/the-2nd-international-conference-resilience-by-technology-and-design-2024-for-a-more-sustainable-mekong-delta-at-ueh-vinh-long-campus-72124 

3. January 13, 2024 – The Economy and Environment Partnership for Southeast Asia accompanying University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City on the journey of sowing green seeds – http://ueh.edu.vn/en/news/the-economy-and-environment-partnership-for-southeast-asia-accompanying-university-of-economics-ho-chi-minh-city-on-the-journey-of-sowing-green-seeds-73297 

4. January 15, 2024 – Food security and sustainable agriculture: From policy to practice in the context of climate change – https://ueh.edu.vn/en/news/food-security-and-sustainable-agriculture-from-policy-to-practice-in-the-context-of-climate-change-73296 

5. January 18, 2025 – Academic efforts, research, policy proposals to support local communities – https://ueh.edu.vn/khoa-hoc/cac-no-luc-hoc-thuat-nghien-cuu-de-xuat-chinh-sach-ho-tro-cong-dong-dia-phuong-73289

6. January 12, 2025 UEH Sustainable Finance Institute: Imprints in 2024 and the Journey to Accompany the SDGs https://www.ueh.edu.vn/en/news/ueh-sustainable-finance-institute-imprints-in-2024-and-the-journey-to-accompany-the-sdgs-73298 

7. October 03, 2024 – UEH introduces the research project “Gender-sensitizing for Design and Operation of Water-Energy-Climate Change Infrastructures in Soc Trang Province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam – GS4Infra” – https://ueh.edu.vn/en/news/ueh-introduces-the-research-project-gender-sensitizing-for-design-and-operation-of-water-energy-climate-change-infrastructures-in-soc-trang-province-mekong-delta-vietnam-gs4infra-72586 

8. October 22, 2024 – GS4Infra Project Team (UEH – CTU) participates in the Mekong Environment Week in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 7 to 10, 2024 – https://ueh.edu.vn/en/news/gs4infra-project-team-ueh-ctu-participates-in-the-mekong-environment-week-in-bangkok-thailand-from-october-7-to-10-2024-72682 

9. December 04, 2024 – GS4 Infra Research Project: Community capacity building training session in Cu Lao Dung district on December 2, 2024 – https://ueh.edu.vn/en/news/gs4-infra-research-project-community-capacity-building-training-session-in-cu-lao-dung-district-on-december-2-2024-73134

10. December 31, 2024 – New steps of UEH Green Campus in 2024 – Creating and spreading the Green University Model – https://gogreen.ueh.edu.vn/en/breaking-news/new-steps-of-ueh-green-campus-in-2024-creating-and-spreading-the-green-university-model 

11. July 31, 2024 – EXPLORING CAM LAM – KHANH HOA THROUGH THE LENS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER CAMP “URBAN BEYOND THE URBAN 2024” – https://iscm.ueh.edu.vn/en/news/ubu2024