Enviro News Asia, Ha Noi — Viet Nam is strengthening its transition toward a green economy with support from Denmark in developing a national framework for green jobs statistical indicators.
Speaking on the collaboration, Jesper Blaabjerg Holm, counsellor at the Danish Embassy in Ha Noi, emphasized that a strong and reliable national data system is essential for achieving Viet Nam’s green growth ambitions. He noted that the country’s commitment to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 requires integrated and timely data linking environmental, economic, energy, and labour sectors.
Holm added that the development of green jobs indicators reflects Viet Nam’s efforts to translate global sustainability concepts into practical tools tailored to national conditions.
The framework was developed through collaboration between the National Institute for Economic and Financial Policy (NIEF) and the General Statistics Office of Viet Nam, focusing on defining key concepts, scope, and measurement methods while aligning with international statistical standards.
Do Thi Ngoc, Deputy Director General of the General Statistics Office, highlighted the critical role of statistics in policymaking. She stated that as Viet Nam advances its National Green Growth Strategy and shifts toward a more sustainable economic model, a robust statistical system is necessary to provide accurate and comprehensive data for policy formulation, monitoring, and evaluation.
She expressed confidence that, once refined, the green jobs indicator framework could be integrated into the national statistical system, supporting research and guiding policies on labour, employment, and human resource development in line with sustainability goals.
To validate the framework, pilot surveys were conducted in Quang Ninh and Phu Tho provinces. Initial findings indicate that the indicators are methodologically sound, reflect the country’s economic conditions, and have strong potential for nationwide implementation.
The pilot phase also revealed that green employment is expanding beyond traditional sectors, signaling broader labour market shifts as Viet Nam transitions toward a greener development model.
However, Do Thi Ngoc noted that further efforts are needed to move from pilot testing to full implementation. She emphasized the importance of improving methodologies, enhancing data-sharing mechanisms, and strengthening coordination among relevant institutions. (*)
