On April 1, 2024, the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development – University of Agriculture and Forestry – Thai Nguyen University coordinated with the Farmers’ Association of Lao Cai province and the international Agroforestry research organization in Vietnam (ICRAF). ) to implement activities to evaluate the capacity to understand climate change, adapt and mitigate climate change at Thai Nguyen University Branch in Lao Cai. This is part of the project “Learning Center towards emission neutrality and climate resilience in Northern Vietnam” (LEARN-VN Project).

The main goal of this activity is to collect information to assess the capacity of stakeholders in the field of knowledge about climate change, adaptation and mitigation of climate change. The results of this assessment will support the development of training content in this field in Lao Cai province.

Collaboration between research organizations, universities and farming communities in assessing and building knowledge about climate change is an important step in raising community awareness and response capacity. facing environmental and climate challenges.

It is expected that, after completing the assessment, the results will be used to develop training and education programs, as well as propose specific measures to promote sustainable and adaptive development of farming community in Lao Cai province facing climate change.

This is considered an important step in the common journey of Vietnam and the international community in building a sustainable future and adapting to climate change.