On the morning of March 21, 2025, Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry (TUAF) warmly welcomed the delegation from UNU, Federal Republic of Germany, for a visit and working session at TUAF and the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development.
During the meeting, Prof. Dr. Nguyen The Hung, Chairman of the University Council of TUAF, emphasized the crucial role of international cooperation in advancing education and scientific research, particularly in agriculture, forestry, and environmental sciences. He affirmed that the partnership between TUAF and UNU would open up numerous opportunities not only in research and the development of international projects but also in training high-quality human resources at an international level.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen The Hung, Chairman of the University Council of TUAF, delivered a welcoming speech to the UNU delegation.
Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Thu Ha, Director of the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development, expressed the institute’s commitment to serving as a bridge for collaboration. She proposed initiatives to foster deeper cooperation in research on natural resource conservation, sustainable development, and responses to global climate change.
Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Thu Ha, Director of the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development, spoke at the event.
On behalf of UNU, Mr. Eike Christoph Behre, Project Manager at UNU, expressed his strong support for the partnership between the two universities. He highlighted the potential impact of joint research projects in agriculture, forestry, environmental protection, and climate change adaptation on the international community. He also reaffirmed UNU’s commitment to supporting research and educational exchange programs aimed at promoting sustainable development and addressing global environmental challenges.
Introduction of TUAF to the partner institution.
Commemorative photo session at the event.
Following the meeting, the UNU delegation toured the TUAF campus and visited the Climate Park to learn about the LEARN-VN project, which is being implemented by the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development. The three institutions—TUAF, the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development, and UNU—agreed to establish a long-term cooperation strategy and proposed joint research projects, particularly in forestry, climate change, and sustainable development.
Visiting the Climate Park under the LEARN-VN project at the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development.
This event marks a significant step forward in fostering international collaboration in scientific research, education, and the development of sustainable projects in the future.
