On January 20, 2026, in Hanoi, the International Cooperation Department, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organized a program to propose a roadmap for the implementation of the National Blue Carbon Action Partnership Program (NBCAP).
The program attracted representatives from units under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, relevant ministries and sectors, diplomatic agencies, development partners, financial organizations, and private enterprises interested in the marine economy and coastal ecosystem conservation.
Representatives of agencies, departments, and organizations attending the meeting
In addition to specifying the contents of the Letter of Intent on cooperation to support marine and coastal health, signed between the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the World Economic Forum (WEF) in October 2025, the program also marked the launch of the Vietnam NBCAP Secretariat, led by UNDP. Delegates focused on emphasizing the important role of blue carbon ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrass beds, and coastal wetlands in strengthening resilience to climate change, conserving biodiversity, and sustaining livelihoods for local communities.
Throughout the program's activities, Dr. Nguyen Phuong Nam - General Director of KLINOVA and Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Hue - Project Director, demonstrated deep interest and commitment to accompanying the initiatives, dialogues, and practices related to sustainable development, especially in the field of blue carbon - a new and potential pillar in Vietnam.
Dr. Nguyen Phuong Nam and Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Hue at the meeting
The workshop concluded successfully, demonstrating the strong commitment of the Vietnamese Government and international organizations to pioneer the conservation of marine ecosystems and unlock the potential of the blue carbon market. The event not only laid the foundation for multilateral cooperation mechanisms through the NBCAP program but also affirmed Vietnam's position on the global green economy map.
- Minh Hung -
