The event took place in person and online, connecting with SBV branches across various regions. The session was chaired by Dao Minh Tu, Permanent Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Viet Nam.
The discussion focused on advancing green credit, addressing current challenges, and sharing effective practices and success stories in implementing green finance within Viet Nam’s banking system.
According to Permanent Deputy Governor Dao Minh Tu, green growth is no longer an option but an urgent requirement for all nations, particularly developing countries like Viet Nam.
Michaela Baur, Country Director of GIZ in Viet Nam, emphasised that the event carries special significance as 2025 will mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Germany.
“2025 is also a milestone year for assessing the five years of implementing Viet Nam’s National Green Growth Strategy. On behalf of the German government, GIZ reaffirms its commitment to supporting Vietnamese and international partners toward a greener, more prosperous Viet Nam where no one is left behind. A robust green financial system is essential to achieving that goal,” the Country Director noted.
The dialogue also gathered support from German financial institutions, which shared international experiences in green finance and Germany’s approaches to mobilising green capital from development finance, public finance, and promoting private sector growth.
The event also featured the launch of the Environmental and Social Risk Management System (ESMS) Handbook, co-developed by the SBV and IFC.
Based on international best practices, the handbook aims to support credit institutions in effectively building and operating environmental and social risk management systems in credit activities. It is part of efforts to integrate ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) standards and promote sustainable finance in Viet Nam.
