Abstract: This article analyses Europe’s experience in pursuing a just transition towards sustainable development and derives practical lessons applicable to the Vietnamese context. Based on the theoretical foundations of Political Economy, Marxist–Leninist Philosophy, and Ho Chi Minh’s Thought, the study emphasises the relationship between social justice, green development, and political education in the context of international integration. In addition to systematising the European Union’s policies and practical experiences, the paper proposes the application of these findings in teaching political science students as well as the broader student body at Vinh Long University of Technology Education. Such integration aims to enhance students’ awareness of sustainable development, social responsibility, and modern political thinking. The study’s outcomes also open new interdisciplinary research directions linking political economy, environmental studies, and higher education in Vietnam. These findings hold both theoretical and practical significance, serving as a foundation for developing a “Green University” model and cultivating green human resources that meet the demands of international integration and sustainable development in Vietnam.

Keywords: just transition, green development, sustainable development, political education, social justice, Ho Chi Minh’s Thought, Vinh Long University of Technology Education

Pages: 521-530