- Vietnam is strengthening its commitment to sustainable agriculture by integrating environmental protection, resource management, and climate adaptation into national development strategies.
- The merger of the Ministries of Agriculture and Environment marks a strategic shift towards unified governance for green growth and eco-friendly innovation.
- Science and technology are being prioritised to drive advancements in biotechnology, automation, and digital agriculture, boosting efficiency and resilience.
- Institutional reforms and private investment in renewable energy, circular economy projects, and sustainable farming are key to achieving long-term prosperity and ecological balance.
A major ceremony in Hà Nội on Wednesday marked 80 years of agriculture and environmental administration and the first Patriotic Emulation Congress, where Party General Secretary Tô Lâm outlined a vision for innovation-driven development.
He stressed that Việt Nam’s future depends on transforming its agriculture and environmental sectors through institutional reform, scientific progress, and technological advancement.
Senior officials and delegates gathered to celebrate decades of progress, including efforts to integrate environmental protection, climate adaptation, and green growth into national strategies. Minister of Agriculture and Environment Trần Đức Thắng highlighted the importance of the recent merger between the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, calling it a milestone for sustainable governance.
Lâm praised the sector’s contributions but acknowledged ongoing challenges such as pollution, resource depletion, and rural inequality.
He laid out six key priorities for future development starting with institutional reform to better align Party resolutions with law and strengthen legislation on land, water, minerals, and environmental management. He reiterated that land must remain under unified State control as a vital national asset.
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Science and technology, he said, will be central to modernising agriculture through innovations in biotechnology, digital trade, and automation.
Collaboration among scientists, enterprises, cooperatives, and farmers will be essential to building a more efficient, sustainable system. Lâm also urged stronger ecosystem management, particularly in the Mekong Delta and coastal areas, alongside administrative reforms to cut bureaucracy and attract investment in green and circular economy projects.
The Party leader called for a skilled civil service and better training in agricultural economics, resource management, and climate science.
Concluding the ceremony, he presented the First-Class Labour Order to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, recognising its contribution to Việt Nam’s green transition and reaffirming its central role in shaping a sustainable future.