On the morning of May 6, 2025, the activity titled “Connecting Partner Agencies in Climate Change Education and Agricultural Climate Services” was held at the University of Agriculture and Forestry – Thai Nguyen University. The event was organized by the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development (IFS) in collaboration with CIFOR-ICRAF Vietnam.
The activity welcomed the participation of leaders and staff from the Departments of Agriculture and Environment, the Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, the Thai Nguyen Farmers’ Union, along with numerous experts, officers, lecturers, and relevant local units. This activity is part of the LEARN-VN Project, aiming to establish and develop a sustainable cooperative network to respond to climate change in the agriculture and forestry sectors.
Representatives of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, and the Farmers’ Association of Thai Nguyen Province
In his opening speech, Prof. Dr. Nguyen The Hung, Secretary and Chairman of the University Council, emphasized the activity’s four main objectives: Raising awareness about the LEARN-VN project among local departments and communities. Introducing training courses on climate change, green practices, waste management, and the Climate Park experiential program. Communicating the project’s agricultural climate services program to the local community. Building a partner network for the LEARN-VN project in Thai Nguyen Province.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen The Hung – Secretary and Chairman of the University Council of the University of Agriculture and Forestry
– delivered the opening speech at the activity
Dr. Nguyen Quang Tan, Country Director of CIFOR-ICRAF Vietnam, provided an overview of the LEARN-VN project, which supports Vietnam’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through community capacity building and integrated climate solutions.
Dr. Nguyen Quang Tan – Country Director of CIFOR-ICRAF Vietnam – presented an overview of the Project
During the event, delegates also listened to three presentations: “Experiential Learning Models – Climate Park and Local Replication Potential” by Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Thu Ha, Director of IFS; “Introduction to Proposed Training Courses: Content, Target Audience, Duration, Methods” by Dr. Do Hoang Chung, Deputy Director of IFS; “Introduction to Agricultural Climate Services” by Dr. Nguyen The Manh, LEARN-VN Project Manager.
Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Thu Ha – Director of the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development – spoke at the activity
Discussions focused on the theme: “Opportunities for Collaboration between the LEARN-VN Project and Partner Agencies.” Representatives from various departments and organizations actively engaged in discussions, proposing ways to integrate the project’s activities into their annual work plans and defining their roles and responsibilities within the collaboration network. The discussion addressed three strategic questions: “What are we doing?”, “What support do we need?”, and “What can we contribute?”, clarifying effective and long-term coordination directions among the parties.
The Provincial Farmers’ Association group participated in discussions with experts
The Department of Agriculture and Environment group participated in discussions with experts
The Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs group participated in discussions with experts
At the conclusion of the workshop, an initial cooperation network was formed, with coordinators representing each agency group. Initial communication channels, such as Zalo groups and emails, were established to maintain connections, share information, and implement activities in a synchronized and effective manner in the near future.
Representative of the Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs presented the discussion outcomes
Representative of the Department of Agriculture and Environment presented the discussion outcomes
Representative of the Provincial Farmers’ Association presented the discussion outcomes
This activity marks an important step in strengthening the linkage between organizations, contributing to the common goal of building a resilient agriculture and forestry community in the northern mountainous region of Vietnam in response to climate change and promoting sustainable development./.
Participants take commemorative photos
