Signing a financial agreement (50 million USD) to help adapting to climate change in the Mekong Delta

On the afternoon of June 13, 2022, the signing ceremony of a limited financial agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the United States Organization for International Development (USAID) on agriculture adapting to climate change in the Mekong Delta took place in Hanoi. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Minister of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development – Mr. Le Minh Hoan and US Deputy Secretary of State - Mr. Wendy Sherman, Representative of the US Embassy in Vietnam, and representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, USAID Office, and other relevant units.

Launch of the Saving Threatened Wildlife Project (STW)

On the afternoon of June 13, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) held a ceremony to launch the Saving Threatened Wildlife Project. Attending the ceremony were representatives of a number of agencies belonged to the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Government of Vietnam, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Planning and Investment, and social organizations including domestic and international NGOs and representatives of 11 project provinces.

JICA delegation from Tokyo, Japan worked at the Management Board of Forestry Projects

On the afternoon of 13th June 2022, at the meeting room of the Management Board for Forestry Projects (MBFP), the JICA delegation from Tokyo - Japan had a meeting with the Management Board for Forestry Projects on a number of activities under the Project on Enhancing Sustainable Natural Resource Management (SNRM2), as well as discussing about preparation of a new project.

Start-up workshop of the Saving Threatened Wildlife Project

Following the kick-off ceremony of the new project on " Saving Threatened Wildlife " which took place on 13th June 2022, today June 14, 2022 in Hanoi, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Management Board for Forestry Projects (MBFP) / Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) organized a specialized workshop on anti-wildlife trade activities.

The VFBC project supports to organize Conference on Policy Implementation, Investment Promotion, Sustainable Forestry Development in Thanh Hoa Province

On 9th June, in Sam Son city - Thanh Hoa province, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development coordinated with the Sustainable Forest Management Component of the Project on Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation in Vietnam (VFBC) funded by USAID to organize a conference on policy implementation, investment promotion, sustainable forestry development and a preliminary review of 10 years of implementation of the policy on payment for forest environmental services in the province.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ESTABLISHING THE SPECIES CONSERVATION FUND

USD15 million project on wildlife protection launched

(VAN) A project on 'Saving Threatened Wildlife' has been launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in collaboration with US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Deputy Minister Le Quoc Doanh attended the Lauching Ceremony of the Mangrove Restoration and Sustainable Management Project in the Red River Delta

On 13 May 2022, at Xuan Thuy National Park - Nam Dinh province, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) held the lauching ceremony of the Mangrove Restoration and Sustainable Management Project in the Red River Delta funded by Korean Government through the Korea Forest Service (hereinafter referred to the KFS Project). The project is part of a series of activities to celebrate the 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Korea. Attending delegates included Mr. Le Quoc Doanh - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, leaders of People's Committees, representatives of departments, sectors and communities in the project area in 02 provinces of Ninh Binh and Nam Dinh, representatives of central ministries, donors and relevant agencies.

Launching the international consulting of Kien Giang - Ca Mau project

On the afternoon of May 16, in Rach Gia city, Kien Giang province, the Management Board for Forestry Projects (MBFP) held an international consultation kick-off conference of the Integrated Coastal Protection and Mangrove Belt Rehabilitation Project for Kien Giang and Ca Mau provinces (KG-CM). Acting Director of the MBFP – Mr. Do Quang Tung and Vice Chairman of Kien Giang Provincial People's Committee – Mr. Le Quoc Anh co-chaired the conference.

The mission of SNRM2 Project Management Unit worked in Lao Cai province

From 4-7th May 2022, the mision of the Management Board for Forestry Projects - SNRM2 Project worked with the lao Cai Provincial Project Management, Lao Cai DGEF Project Working Group to check the implementation of project activities in the locality, agree on the 2022 work plan.

Developing a system of 900 camera trapping stations to monitor wildlife in Vietnam

The Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Vietnam has handed over nearly 100 camera traps and accompanying equipment to the Management Board of Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park (Lam Dong).

The mission of SNRM2 Project Management Unit worked in the project areas

From 18-28th April 18, 2022, the mision of the Management Board for Forestry Projects - SNRM2 Project worked with the SNRM2 Project Management Unit at Son La, Hoa Binh and Tuyen Quang provinces to check the implementation of project activities in the localities and agree on the 2022 work plan.

The signing ceremony of cooperation agreement between the Project on Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation in Vietnam (VFBC) sponsored by USAID with BVN Joint Stock Company

On 14&15th April 2022, the Sustainable Forest Management Component - VFBC Project signed a cooperation agreement with Thanh Chuong 1 Timber Production and Trading Joint Stock Company (Thanh Chuong BV), Thanh Chuong 2 Timber Production and Trading Joint Stock Company (TC WOOD 2) in Thanh Chuong district, Nghe An province and Hoa Binh Energy Development and Investment Joint Stock Company (BVN Hoa Binh) in Lac Son district, Hoa Binh province of the BVN Joint Stock Company.

Conservation and development of ecotourism in Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park

On 7th April 2022, the Project on Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation in Vietnam (VFBC) - Biodiversity Conservation Component (VFBC) collaborated with Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park (VFBC Lam Dong) to organize a consultation workshop on "Conservation and development of eco-tourism in Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park" in Lam Dong province.

"Sustainable Natural Resource Management" Project Steering Committee Conference

Within the cooperation between the Government of Vietnam and the Government of Japan on forestry, the Sustainable natural resource management (SNRM) project is funded by the Government of Japan and implemented in Hoa Binh, Son La, Tuyen Quang and Lao Cai provinces. On 4th March 2022, with the agreement of the leaders of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Project Steering Committee Conference was held in Hanoi.

The VFBC project supports to organize the event of “World Wildlife Day”

The Project on Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation in Vietnam (VFBC) – Management Board for Forestry Projects (MBFP) calls for action of “Restoring wild flora and fauna to rehabilitate the ecosystems.”

The Management Board for Forestry Projects (MBFP) announced and awarded the Decision to re-appoint the title of Head of Finance and Accounting Department

On the afternoon of 2nd March, at the headquarters of the Management Board for Forestry Projects, a ceremony was held to announce and award the Decision of MBFP’s Director on re-appointment of the Head of Finance and Accounting Department for Mr. Nguyen Hoang Nam. Attending the announcement ceremony were representatives of the Party Committee, MBFP’s leaders, Head and Deputy heads of professional departments and leaders of projects under the MBFP.

SNRM2 Project: Consultation Workshop on “Assessment of implementation and application of policies on forest management, protection and development and implementation of forestry ODA projects by Forest Rangers and specialized forces on Forest protection"

On 28th February 2022, at the Center for Women and Development - No. 20 Thuy Khue, Hanoi, the Sustainable natural resource management (SNRM2) project held a consultation workshop on "Assessment of implementation and application of policies on forest management, protection and development and implementation of forestry ODA projects by Forest Rangers and specialized forces on Forest protection”.

Over 11 million EUR for sustainable forest protection and management

(VAN)- With a budget of over 11 million EUR, the Protection and Integrated Management of ecosystems project has supported ethnic minorities in Vietnam's three provinces.

Mobilize the participation of the people to climate change adaptation

From the point of view that sustainable coastal ecosystem protection can only be done under the consensus, support and active participation of rural people who are living adjacently to the rehabilitated forests and being the first and direct beneficiaries of coastal ecosystems, those are considered as custodians of ecosystems. The project on adaptation to climate change through biodiversity promotion in Bac Lieu province has been focusing on further mobilizing people to protect the environment toward adaptation to climate change.   

Drastic conservation and development of Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve

Having an area of more than 1.1 million ha, Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve (BR) is the 2nd largest of the eight Vietnam BRs that recognized by UNESCO as the World Biosphere Reserve. Kien Giang BR contains a rich, diverse and unique landscape and ecosystems. This is the fifth Vietnam Biosphere Reserve recognized by UNESCO. Kien Giang BR covers the territory of Phu Quoc, An Minh, Vinh Thuan, Kien Luong and Kien Hai districts. Kien Giang BR has three core areas of the U Minh Thuong National Park, Phu Quoc National Park and Kien Luong - Kien Hai Coastal Protection Forest.   

Launching project on "Sustainable Forest Management and Biodiversity as a Measure to Decrease CO2 emissions" (KfW8 Project) in northwest Vietnam

Awarding medal “For the cause of Agriculture and Rural Development” to JICA Representative

In December 9th, in Hanoi, Le Quoc Doanh - Vice Minister on behalf of MARD has awarded a medal “For the Cause of Agriculture and Rural Development” to Mr. Mori Mutsuya, Chief Representative of JICA Vietnam Office (former Chief of JBIC Vietnam Office, Vice Director of Southeast Asia - International Cooperation Agency Tokyo, Japan).   

Confirmation of project value on coastal forest protection and development responding to climate change in the period of 2014 - 2020

Climate change is taking place regularly and continuously and causing negative impacts on socio-economic life of people in coastal provinces. With specific objectives and tasks enhancing the sense of initiative in adapting to climate change, project on " coastal forest protection and development responding to climate change in the period of 2014 - 2020" has crucial significance for coastal localities.   

The Review Meeting 2013 of FLITCH: The annual work plan has been completed impressionably

This was assessed by the Director of MBFP – the National Director of FLITCH project – Mr.Vu Xuan Thon at the meeting aiming to review the project progress in 2013 and develop the work plan for 2014 held in Ha Noi for 3 days from 10th to 12th January 2014.