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The webpage shares information about events related to industries at risk of causing deforestation, such as rubber, coffee, timber, cassava, and cashews, as well as the management and legal use of land and forest resources, forestry carbon market in Vietnam and other countries.

05.05

2026

Webinar: Land is gradually dying: from ecological degradation to value chain disruption, implications for sustainable agriculture, community livelihoods, and EUDR

Land degradation is not just an environmental issue. It directly impacts long-term productivity, farmers' livelihoods, and increasingly manifests as “bottlenecks” in supply chains. In this context, the Agroforestry Policy Research Network organized a webinar to approach the issue of land degradation multidimensionally, combining production practices, scientific analysis, and interdisciplinary perspectives

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Webinar: Land is gradually dying: from ecological degradation to value chain disruption, implications for sustainable agriculture, community livelihoods, and EUDR

23.04

2026

International carbon credit exchange webinar: key highlights of Decree 112/2026/ND-CP and its implications for the forestry sector in the future

On April 1, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 112/2026/ND-CP on the international exchange of greenhouse gas emission reduction results and carbon credits. In the context of a formed and developing international carbon market, understanding the regulations in the newly issued Decree is especially important for relevant stakeholders. The webinar “International Carbon Credit Exchange: Key Highlights of Decree 112/2026/ND-CP and its Implications for the Forestry Sector in the Future” will provide an updated, concise, and highly practical perspective, helping management agencies, businesses, and related organizations grasp the core points of the new policy, while also connecting with international practices and experiences.

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International carbon credit exchange webinar: key highlights of Decree 112/2026/ND-CP and its implications for the forestry sector in the future

20.04

2026

Webinar: Reducing Carbon Emissions in the Sugar Industry: From Field Trials to Scalability

In the context of sustainability and emission reduction requirements increasingly becoming global market standards, Vietnam's sugar industry is facing a crucial turning point. From an industry primarily focused on raw material production, sugar is gradually shifting towards a value chain management mindset, where production efficiency, climate change adaptability, and traceability requirements are playing an increasingly key role. Increasing pressure from input costs, coupled with new environmental constraints, is creating an urgent need to restructure the production model – where emission reduction is no longer an option, but an essential part of the transformation process.

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Webinar: Reducing Carbon Emissions in the Sugar Industry: From Field Trials to Scalability

10.04

2026

Webinar: Enhancing value and sustainable development of Vietnam's coffee industry

The project "Enhancing value and sustainable development of Vietnam's coffee industry (2025– 2028)" supports small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), cooperatives and related organizations to gradually integrate ESG practices into their business models, through training, technical consulting and connecting with appropriate financial sources. A notable point in the project's approach is the combination of capacity building, building practical tools (such as a set of ESG criteria, an online resource platform) and creating market momentum, through investment connection activities and recognition of pioneering models.

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Webinar: Enhancing value and sustainable development of Vietnam's coffee industry

03.04

2026

Webinar: The entrepreneurial journey of high-quality coffee and cacao: linking smallholder farmers for sustainable development

Amidst increasingly stringent international regulations on sustainable development and traceability, especially the EUDR, Vietnam's key agricultural commodities such as coffee and cacao are facing a profound transformation in production organization and supply chains. Vietnam is currently one of the world's leading coffee exporters, playing a crucial role in the global supply chain.

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Webinar: The entrepreneurial journey of high-quality coffee and cacao: linking smallholder farmers for sustainable development

27.03

2026

Webinar: Enhancing agricultural value chains through carbon markets and sustainable certification – The Rainforest Alliance Model

In the context of increasingly prevalent international market requirements for sustainable development, emission reduction, and traceability, tools such as carbon markets and sustainable certification systems are opening up new pathways for the agricultural sector. These mechanisms not only enhance the added value of products but also help reshape production practices toward transparency, responsibility, and better adaptation to global market demands.

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Webinar: Enhancing agricultural value chains through carbon markets and sustainable certification – The Rainforest Alliance Model

11.03

2026

From 'Quantity' to 'Value': How quality affects forest carbon credit prices and its implications for Vietnam

Sylvera's 2025 Carbon credit outlook report synthesizes and assesses prominent market trends in 2025, providing updated analysis and data on market developments. The report also clarifies some notable developments, such as credit issuance and cancellation trends, as well as price changes among different quality credit groups. The webinar was organized to share and discuss some highlights of the report, with a focus on forest carbon credits and the factors currently shaping this market.

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From 'Quantity' to 'Value': How quality affects forest carbon credit prices and its implications for Vietnam

03.02

2026

Webinar "Carbon potential from improved plantation forest management"

Against the backdrop of Vietnam continuing to refine its policy and institutional framework for carbon market instruments, solutions to enhance carbon sequestration from forests are gaining increasing attention, particularly for planted forests. Planted forests – including production forests and protective forests – are considered to have significant potential for increasing carbon stocks and contributing to the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). However, to translate

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Webinar "Carbon potential from improved plantation forest management"

30.01

2026

Launch ceremony of the sustainable natural rubber exchange network

Given the increasing demands for sustainable development, traceability, and market standards for the rubber industry, the Vietnam Rubber Association (VRA), in collaboration with Forest Trends, has established an exchange network to connect the rubber industry at various levels and links in the supply chain. This initiative aims to create a platform for dialogue among businesses, smallholders, and local management agencies; strengthen connections and mutual understanding among stakeholders; share experiences and practical initiatives being implemented in various localities; and compile feedback, challenges, and proposals from real-world practice to inform policy recommendations.

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Launch ceremony of the sustainable natural rubber exchange network

28.01

2026

Vietnam's Cassava Industry Supply Chain: Current Situation and Challenges

The Vietnam Association of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development and Forest Trends Vietnam organized a meeting on “Vietnam's Cassava Industry Supply Chain: Current Situation and Challenges” to consult with specialized agencies and scientists, contributing to finding solutions to promote the efficient development of the cassava industry, sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation, and addressing the causes of deforestation and forest degradation in mountainous regions of Vietnam.

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Vietnam's Cassava Industry Supply Chain: Current Situation and Challenges

23.01

2026

Workshop: Updating new knowledge on forestry policies in training programs

The Vietnam agro-forestry policy research network is an academic-policy cooperation forum officially launched on October 22, 2025, at Vietnam National University of Forestry. The Network was established with the goal of building an ecosystem of “Knowledge – Policy – Action” by connecting researchers, management agencies, businesses, and communities; promoting evidence-based policy making; and simultaneously updating and analyzing international policies to support the agro-forestry sector.

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Workshop: Updating new knowledge on forestry policies in training programs

16.01

2026

Webinar: Effective – transparent MRV: the role of communities in forest carbon projects

MRV (Measurement – Reporting – Verification) is a mandatory requirement for carbon projects. As demands for credit quality and integrity become increasingly stringent, the question “how to build a reliable MRV system?” is becoming a central issue, determining the feasibility and future of many forest carbon initiatives. The webinar will (i) clarify the concept of MRV and the requirements of standards for MRV implementation, and (ii) answer the question of how to mobilize community participation in MRV activities.

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Webinar: Effective – transparent MRV: the role of communities in forest carbon projects

15.01

2026

Webinar: Son La coffee sector preparing for EUDR compliance

When it comes to the Vietnamese coffee industry, people often think of the Central Highlands. However, in recent years, Son La has become an important coffee-producing region, with 50% of Vietnam's Arabica coffee production (equivalent to around 40,000 tons per year) coming from the province. Most of Son La's coffee is exported to the EU. Vietnam's coffee industry's compliance with the EUDR is not limited to the Central Highlands provinces but also includes Son La. The opportunities and challeng

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Webinar: Son La coffee sector preparing for EUDR compliance

26.12

2025

Webinar: Draft Decree on forest carbon and key issues from a research perspective

In 2025, the Draft Decree on the regulation of forest carbon sequestration and storage services was developed and circulated for comments among ministries, sectors, local authorities, and relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals for incorporation and revision, before being submitted to the Ministry of Justice for appraisal in accordance with the 2025 Law on the Promulgation of Legal Documents. This is a clear sign that the policy and institutional framework related to carbon—particularl

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Webinar: Draft Decree on forest carbon and key issues from a research perspective

24.12

2025

Webinar: Effective implementation of the EUDR in Viet Nam in the future - A local perspective

The webinar was held in the context of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) being extended for an additional year by the EU, creating more “preparation time” for stakeholders in the supply chains of affected industries. Recently, at the central level, Vietnam has implemented many important activities such as developing guidelines, standardizing data, strengthening international exchanges, and improving the legal framework to support businesses and stakeholders. However, the perspective from th

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Webinar: Effective implementation of the EUDR in Viet Nam in the future - A local perspective

11.12

2025

Webinar: Current status of forest management and use in Vietnam – Implications for future forest carbon rights and markets

Currently, the Forest Protection Department are leading the development of a Decree on forest carbon and a national forest-carbon standard, aiming to establish a unified legal foundation for measuring, verifying, certifying, and trading forest carbon credits. Despite more than three decades of forest protection and development producing significant results, the existing legal framework still lacks specific regulations on forest-carbon rights—including ownership, transaction rights, disposal righ

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Webinar: Current status of forest management and use in Vietnam – Implications for future forest carbon rights and markets

05.12

2025

Webinar: Developing forest carbon projects through forest restoration linked to sustainable livelihood development - Insights from a WWF project implemented in Da Nang City

Việt Nam với hơn 10 triệu ha rừng tự nhiên, phần lớn có chất lượng từ trung bình đến nghèo và nhiều khu vực hiện vẫn đang bị sức ép rủi ro mất rừng và suy thoái rừng. Đây vừa là thách thức, vừa là cơ hội phát triển các dự án các-bon rừng, đặc biệt REDD+ và trồng phục hồi rừng tự nhiên (ARR), nếu biết kết hợp tốt giữa bảo vệ rừng, phục hồi rừng và sinh kế cộng đồng. Bên cạnh giá trị các-bon, rừng tự nhiên còn có ý nghĩa quan trọng với bảo tồn đa dạng sinh học, gắn liền với các hoạt động sinh kế –

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Webinar: Developing forest carbon projects through forest restoration linked to sustainable livelihood development - Insights from a WWF project implemented in Da Nang City

27.11

2025

Webinar: Developing forest carbon projects - Required capacities and experiences for certain types of projects

In the context of Vietnam developing its carbon market and finalizing the policy framework for forest carbon services, many localities, businesses, and organizations are asking: 'To develop a forest carbon project, what expertise and experience are required within the expert team, and at which stages?'. The webinar titled 'Developing Forest Carbon Projects: Required Capacities and Experiences for Selected Project Types' will address this question, providing stakeholders with a clearer understanding of the necessary technical expertise and experience requirements.

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Webinar: Developing forest carbon projects - Required capacities and experiences for certain types of projects