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Plus 3 - 2025: Pittsburgh students learn about the role of green transition and sustainable economy

06/24/2025

MAY 14, a delegation of students from the University of Pittsburgh participated in a class titled "The Role of Green Transition and Sustainable Economy in Vietnam." With a trending topic, the students eagerly listened and exchanged information with the lecturer.

The course was taught by Mr. Luu Hoang Thien Minh - Lecturer at the UEF International Institute. The class was also attended by Dr. Nguyen Kim Thoa - Deputy Director of the UEF International Institute, along with representatives from the Pittsburgh delegation including Ms. Stephanie Laura Spirk - Global Experience Manager, and Prof. Haimanti Banerjee.

Pittsburgh students enthusiastically participate in class on green transition and sustainable economy

Sinh viên Pittsburgh hào hứng tham gia lớp học về chuyển đổi xanh và kinh tế bền vững

Sharing about green transition and sustainable economy, the lecturer set specific learning objectives: students should be able to identify and frame the issue of green transition within the Vietnamese context, examine policies and case studies, explore economic opportunities and limitations, and reflect on Vietnam's green future.

In order to help Pittsburgh students visualize more clearly, Mr. Luu Hoang Thien Minh presented data on Vietnam's environmental and economic context, from which challenges such as heavy reliance on coal, urban congestion and unsustainable land use, and large amounts of waste (especially plastic) were raised.

M.r Luu Hoang Thien Minh helps students better understand the environmental and economic context in Vietnam

With the context of Vietnam in particular and globally in general, the lecturer posed questions for international students to discuss the role of green transition, emphasizing factors such as global climate obligations, domestic environmental degradation, public health, and global trade standards.

Regarding sustainable economy, M.r Luu Hoang Thien Minh also helped the students define what a sustainable economy is. Accordingly, a sustainable economy is one that balances economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

UEF Pittsburgh students focused on observing, taking notes, and discussing with UEFers

Sinh viên Pittsburgh tập trung theo dõi, ghi chú và thảo luận cùng sinh viên UEF

The three main pillars of sustainability are: economic sustainability: efficiency, innovation, long-term profitability; environmental sustainability: responsible resource use, emissions reduction, biodiversity protection; and social sustainability: fair wages, access to education, reduction of inequality.

The students actively shared and participated in class activities

Các bạn tích cực chia sẻ và tham gia hoạt động tại lớp học

The classroom atmosphere was quite lively as the Pittsburgh students eagerly exchanged a lot of information with the guiding lecturer as well as UEFers. From the knowledge imparted, it is believed that the students gained a clear understanding of the role of green transition and sustainable economy, and have an orientation towards a green lifestyle to contribute to protecting humanity's common living environment.