The Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) announced by the Vietnam Confederation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) this year is nothing worth discussing.
But the Provincial Green Index (PGI) has a lot to think about when the localities with high positions in the 2023 rankings are Quang Ninh province, Da Nang city, Dong Nai province, Hung Yen and Hung Yen. Ho Chi Minh City.
While some localities, for example Thua Thien Hue, have long been considered and thought to be very "green" as the urban area with the highest density of trees in the country with more than 64,000 street trees, is nicknamed, automatically. Proud to be a "green, clean, beautiful city" but has a very low position - 37 on the rankings.
This seems unreasonable but is very reasonable, because the PCI report and PGI 2023 are built from feedback from 10,676 domestic and foreign businesses.
This is a set of indicators that provide input information from business practices to support provincial and city governments in environmental management, balancing the goals of economic growth and sustainable, friendly growth. with the environment.
And in fact, the Green Index not only measures the number of trees in a locality but also evaluates a series of other criteria such as waste management, clean energy, resource efficiency and environmental policy. environment, ability to respond and withstand natural disasters, climate change...
In this sense, a true “green city” must be a place where all factors from energy use, waste treatment, water conservation to environmental policy are focused on and implemented effectively. effectively.
The fact that Quang Ninh, Da Nang, Dong Nai, Hung Yen and Ho Chi Minh City achieved high positions in PGI 2023 shows that these localities have been doing well in synthesizing and implementing sustainable policies.
Take Da Nang for example, this locality is highly rated on the Green Index because it is not only famous for its beautiful beaches and fresh air but is also a leading city in the use of renewable energy and quality management. waste and protect water sources.
The results of PGI 2023 are a reminder that building a green city goes beyond planting trees and requires a comprehensive green vision, including environmental management and sustainable use of resources. solid.
Localities need to see this as an opportunity to look back, evaluate and improve their policies and actions, aiming for a greener, more sustainable future for everyone.
The 2023 Provincial Green Index also sends a clear message to localities across the country, that a city with many trees is not necessarily "green" or environmentally friendly!
