5.1. Recommendations from local Stakeholders to mainstream green finance education
5.1.1. Curriculum enhancement in universities and education institutions
– Incorporate Green Finance into Official Curriculum: Work towards formally integrating green finance subjects into the official curriculum to ensure comprehensive coverage and acknowledgment.
– Infuse Green Finance Across Disciplines: Embed green finance principles into subjects such as economics, management, finance, accounting, and environmental studies, showcasing their impact on both the environment and society.
– Enhance Practical Problem-Solving Skills: Introduce courses focused on practical problems in green finance, enabling students to analyze, evaluate, and address specific issues effectively.
– Align Curriculum with Economic Realities: Incorporate new learning segments into the curriculum that respond to current economic demands, backed by official surveys and assessments to ensure relevance.
– Emphasize Real-World Application in Teaching: Update teaching approaches to integrate practical examples and real-life situations, catering to the practical demands of green finance education.
– Secure Funding for Educational Initiatives: Allocate adequate financial resources to support student training and the development of green finance education programs, ensuring their sustainability and expansion.
– Encourage Participation in Scientific Research: Provide opportunities for students to engage in research related to green finance, fostering innovation and deeper understanding in the field.
– Develop Formal Syllabi and Textbooks: Establish structured syllabi and textbooks tailored specifically for teaching green finance, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the subject matter.
– Highlight Career Opportunities: Emphasize the importance of student employment prospects to motivate universities to adopt goals and standards that incorporate green finance principles, preparing students for careers in sustainable finance.
– Foster Student Engagement in Green Finance Research: Establish mechanisms to encourage student involvement in research projects and internships focused on green finance and sustainable development, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
5.1.2. Local and International Interdisciplinary Collaboration
– Strengthen Partnerships for Practical Experience: Improve the quality of practical learning activities through collaborations with green finance development agencies and organizations. Encourage these partners to integrate sustainable development, development finance, and green finance concepts into educational frameworks.
– Foster Collaborations with Green Finance Institutions: Develop cooperative relationships with green financial institutions, banks, investment funds, and environmentally-conscious companies committed to sustainable development. These partnerships offer students access to essential materials, resources, and hands-on experiences necessary for navigating the field of green finance effectively.
5.1.2. Supporting policies from the government
– Advocate for Central-Level Influence: Encourage universities in Vietnam to prioritize green finance by influencing policy decisions at the central level. This includes promoting the inclusion of green finance keywords in university visions and missions.
– Incorporate Green Finance into Training Program Standards: Ensure that green finance concepts are integrated into the output standards of finance and banking training programs, emphasizing sustainable development orientation. Extend this consideration to other specialized training programs within the economics sector.
– Early Education on Green Finance: Advocate for the introduction of green finance education at an earlier stage, spanning from high school to university levels.
