BESETOHA includes Peking University, Seoul National University, the University of Tokyo and Hanoi National University.
Addressing the 16th forum, President Phung Xuan Nha from the Hanoi National University highlighted the role of universities in helping change growth models by training human resources, conducting research, applying scientific advancements to support the governmental policy-making process, and organising academic activities to connect government and the public.
He asked the four universities to jointly develop in-depth research projects and post-graduate courses on green growth and sustainable development, and consider establishing a green growth forum and an expert exchange programme in this field.
President of Seoul National University Nak-in Sung suggested the universities regularly share their curricula and research findings.
Peking University Vice President Li Yansong added that they should adjust their curricula and education methods and collaborate closely to uphold the strengths of each institution.
Professor Motoo Furuta from the University of Tokyo said green growth and sustainable development would only be attained if knowledge was combined in both natural and social sciences, which requires universities to clarify and strengthen their role.
The forum also included symposiums on developing curricula on green growth, research co-operation on green technology, and building green growth models.
