On May 6, the Crop Production and Plant Protection Department (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), held a workshop to launch the TCP/RAS/3907 project. This project aims to enhance the government's and stakeholders' capacity to increase crop productivity and build a climate-change resilient agriculture system in Vietnam through nature-based solutions.
The project will be implemented from March to December 31, 2025, in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Bac Lieu, and Nam Dinh.
The project aims to explore the potential of nature-based solutions (NBS), providing new opportunities and solutions to effectively address challenges posed by climate change, including the outbreak of crop pests and minimizing the negative impact of chemical pesticides. This will contribute to promoting sustainable agricultural development that is adaptable to Vietnam's climate change.
The project will support developing and refining legal documents to promote research, production, registration, and use of biological pesticides, biological control agents (BCA), and biological plant protection products, contributing to reducing dependence on chemical pesticides.
Biological solutions are actively being applied by farmers, aiming for safe, sustainable agriculture. Photo: Minh Hau.
Additionally, the project will implement smart farming models that adapt to climate change, integrating nature-based solutions in project areas to enhance the economic value and competitiveness of key agricultural products, particularly rice. It will encourage the widespread application of effective, safe, and sustainable pest management measures, minimizing the negative impact of chemical pesticides on the environment and human health and promoting green, clean agriculture that adapts to climate change.
Furthermore, the project will enhance communication, training, and dissemination of knowledge on the role and benefits of nature-based solutions in crop protection and climate change adaptation for management agencies, related organizations, and farmers. This will promote the transition to a sustainable pest management system, protecting the environment and public health.
The project aims for three key outcomes: First, to enhance the capacity to register pesticides and enforce related regulations, focusing on nature-based solutions in crop protection. Second, to strengthen national capacity in combating invasive crop pests in the context of climate change by applying nature-based solutions. Third, to raise awareness among producers and consumers about reducing risks from chemical pesticides, encouraging safe crop protection products, and improving climate change adaptation.