Ha Noi, 24 June 2025 - The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other stakeholders organized a consultation workshop on the Draft Project Implementation Plan (PIP) for the National Action Plan on Food Systems Transformation in Vietnam towards Transparency, Responsibility, and Sustainability by 2030.

Supported by the UN Joint SDGs Fund, the workshop brought together more than 100 participants both in person and online. Attendees included representatives from ministries, central and local agencies, embassies, international and national organizations, NGOs, research institutions, universities, the private sector, associations, and independent experts.

This consultation workshop is a critical step in translating the objectives and tasks of the National Action Plan into actionable measures. It takes place in the context of the MAE’s ongoing development of Viet Nam’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), which incorporates agricultural sector emissions and aims to advance progress towards the country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

“Food security and nutrition, natural disasters and climate change, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation... have become more urgent issues than ever. Now not later is the time for us to act to safeguard our existence and that of future generations. ‘Sustainable production and responsible consumption" and ‘the transformation of sustainable food systems are key areas where we can and must take immediate action to contribute to the achievement of all 17 SDGs”, said Mr. Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, Director General of the Department of International Cooperation, MAE, stated.

Mr. Patrick Haverman, Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP Viet Nam and co-chair of the meeting, also emphasized: “The Detailed Implementation Plan (PIP) must be tailored to Viet Nam’s context, accurately reflecting baselines and priorities, clearly defining responsibilities and timelines, and ensuring the most effective use of available resources. Importantly, the PIP should also identify mechanisms to mobilize private investment and innovation, in line with the Government’s resolution on promoting private sector-led economic development.”

During the consultation workshop, participants exchanged international experiences on food systems transformation, discussed progress in implementing the National Action Plan (issued under Decision No. 300/QĐ-TTg) at both national and local levels, and contributed feedback on the draft PIP and priority actions across five interdisciplinary technical working groups: policy and institutional reform, agroecology, nutrition and local food diversification, food loss and waste, and sustainable distribution and consumption. In addition to the plenary discussion, the participants also engaged in breakout sessions with the five technical groups to review ongoing activities and propose priority actions from both domestic and international partners. These inputs will support the finalization of the Detailed Implementation Plan covering 37 specific tasks under the National Action Plan on the transformation of Viet Nam’s food systems toward transparency, responsibility, and sustainability by 2030.

The event underscored the strong collaboration between the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and 47 domestic and international partners under the Food System Transformation Partnership contributing to the achievement of the SDGs, food and nutrition security, greenhouse gas emissionsreduction, and climate change adaptation in Viet Nam.

For more information, please contact:
- Ms. Phan Huong Giang, Media and Communications Analyst, United Nations Development Programme (Email: phan.huong.giang@undp.org).
- Ms. Bui My Binh, Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (Email: mybinhbui@gmail.com).