Deputy Prime Minister Emphasizes Importance of Sustainable Development in Agriculture and Environment Sector

Strategic Insights -

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha emphasized the need for the Agriculture and Environment sector to lead the way in green and sustainable development, as part of the sector's five-year plan from 2025 to 2030. The sector, which is responsible for implementing resolutions on science, technology, agriculture, natural resources, and environment, must prioritize awareness and clearly identify responsibilities and actions. This includes effectively implementing science-technology resolutions and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to achieve Vietnam's 2030 development goals and the 2045 vision for the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment must pioneer and lead the green and sustainable development, with Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha emphasizing the need to break away from traditional thinking and promote strategic thinking for agriculture, farmers, and rural areas.
  • The sector has shown bravery in difficulties, proactively innovating and preparing the development of the luggage, with 100% of grassroots organizations completing the task, admitting 1,547 party members (nearly 3 times the target).
  • The agricultural export rank is expected to reach nearly $70 billion at the end of 2025, becoming an important economic sector, with 60% of the population living in rural areas.
  • Vietnam's agricultural products have been present in more than 200 countries and territories, with the sector moving from a passive response position to active in environmental management associated with the natural ecosystem.
  • The sector has achieved significant results, including 11 world biosphere reserves, 3 natural heritage areas, 12 ASEAN Heritage Garden, and the conservation goal of 6% of the territorial area.

Statistics:

  • 259 delegates representing more than 10,000 party members attended the conference.
  • $70 billion: the expected agricultural export rank by the end of 2025.
  • 60%: population living in rural areas.
  • 200+: number of countries and territories where Vietnam's agricultural products have been present.
  • 11: number of world biosphere reserves.
  • 3: number of natural heritage areas.
  • 12: number of ASEAN Heritage Garden.

Sources:

  • VGP/Minh Khoi
  • Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd.