From Hanoi to Belem, Vietnam’s food systems transformation is well-positioned within global efforts
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil marked a pivotal moment for global climate policy, shifting the focus from negotiating ambition to establishing concrete implementation pathways. At the sidelines of this landmark gathering, Vietnam's experience in food systems transformation emerged as a compelling example of how countries can move from high-level commitments to operational change.
From Hanoi to Belem, Vietnam’s food systems transformation is well-positioned within global efforts
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil marked a pivotal moment for global climate policy, shifting the focus from negotiating ambition to establishing concrete implementation pathways. At the sidelines of this landmark gathering, Vietnam's experience in food systems transformation emerged as a compelling example of how countries can move from high-level commitments to operational change.
Asia Lead of the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT's 'food environment and consumer behavior (FECB)' research area – Mrs. Tuyen Huynh -highlighted an inclusive engagement approach grounded in the climate–biodiversity–health–justice nexus. Drawing from the Alliance's experience in Vietnam, Tuyen demonstrated how this framework can support countries in strengthening coherence across Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs), National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), and national food systems pathways.
“Actor-centric design, structured facilitation, and multi-stakeholder coordination can enable meaningful participation by local authorities, research institutions, farmers, women, youth, and informal workers,” she emphasized.