EU and Germany finance support for Vietnam on forestry conservation
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment the European Union and Germany on August 7 launched the EU Vietnam Forestry Support Programme which will contribute to the conservation restoration and sustainable management of Vietnam s natural forests and advance climate‑smart inclusive forest‑based value chains
On August 7, the EU and Germany launched a €20 million Forestry Support Programme aimed at promoting sustainable and green growth in Vietnam's forestry sector. Co-financed by the EU and Germany, the joint initiative is being executed by the Vietnam Forestry Administration and the German Development Agency. The project, spanning Son La, Dien Bien, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, and Dak Lak provinces, focuses on strengthening climate-sensitive natural forest conservation, digital biodiversity monitoring, and community-based protection.
It also aims to bolster environmentally sustainable, inclusive forest-based value chains that provide fair, gender-balanced economic opportunities. The programme will complement the EU's €7.5 million contribution to the "Protection and management of protected areas with diverse ecosystems" project. Participants at the launch event emphasized a shared commitment to sustainable forestry and climate adaptation in Vietnam.
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