On the morning of April 24, the business planning expert team from the Learning Center for Carbon Neutrality and Climate Resilience in Northern Vietnam (LEARN-VN) held a working session with representatives of the leadership of Thai Nguyen University. The meeting aimed to exchange ideas, gather key information, and assess potential collaboration in training, research, and technology transfer related to climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thanh Van – Vice President of Thai Nguyen University delivered a welcome speech to the working delegation
The session was attended by Mr. Robert van den Heuvel, Lead Business Planning Advisor for the LEARN-VN project. On behalf of Thai Nguyen University, Associate Professor Dr. Tran Thanh Van – Vice President of the university – welcomed the delegation. Also present were leaders from relevant departments, affiliated centers, the University of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development.
Mr. Robert van den Heuvel – Team Leader of the LEARN-VN Project Business Planning Consultancy Group presented
the objectives of the working session
During the meeting, Thai Nguyen University presented an overview of its development strategy, capabilities, and orientation in relation to the Learning Center for Carbon Neutrality and Climate Resilience. The LEARN-VN experts outlined their objectives for the visit, methodologies, and key discussion topics for mutual exploration.
Leaders of the University of Agriculture and Forestry engaged in discussions during the meeting
Discussions centered on evaluating the current capacity of the University of Agriculture and Forestry, identifying partnership opportunities across the Thai Nguyen University network, and exploring resource mobilization strategies to support the center’s business plan.
The two sides concluded the session with a shared commitment to maintain close collaboration throughout the next phases of the project, aiming to develop a practical, effective, and scalable operational model.
The delegates took commemorative photos
This engagement marks a significant step forward in strengthening international cooperation and sustainable development at Thai Nguyen University. It also underscores the university’s proactive efforts in realizing its commitment to carbon neutrality and building resilience against climate change./.
