Hanoi – As Vietnam confronts the escalating challenges of climate change, its agriculture sector is transitioning towards sustainable practices, focusing on ecological, organic, and circular farming methods to reduce carbon emissions and enhance growth quality.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the collaborative efforts between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), a significant project titled “Accelerating Private Sector Engagement in Climate-Resilient and Low-Emission Investment in Vietnam’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)” was implemented from 2019 to 2023. This initiative is poised to foster green farming practices, particularly in dragon fruit cultivation in Binh Thuan province and shrimp production in Bac Lieu province in the Mekong Delta.
Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, Director of the MARD’s International Cooperation Department, indicated that the ministry is finalizing its participation in the Emirates Leaders Declaration on Resilient Food Systems, Sustainable Agriculture, and Climate Action. This declaration is slated for approval at the upcoming 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in December.
The shift towards a green, low-carbon, sustainable, and climate-adaptive food system is essential for Vietnam. This transformation aligns with the nation’s agricultural and rural development strategies, action plans, and international commitments to combat climate change.
Vietnam’s engagement in international climate commitments has already initiated a significant paradigm shift in agricultural production, emphasizing transparency, responsibility, and sustainability. These commitments include striving to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and reducing methane emissions by 30% compared to 2020 levels.
During the fourth session of the national steering committee for implementing Vietnam’s commitments at COP26, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the irreversible trends of green development, energy transition, and emission reduction, asserting their inevitability in the face of global climate challenges.