Low-carbon agriculture in Vietnam: Opportunities and resources
Low-carbon agriculture in Vietnam holds significant potential for generating carbon credits; however, it still faces gaps in coordinated mechanisms and resources for large-scale implementation. In this article, CCTPA analyzes solutions related to MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification), green finance, and the role of enterprises in accelerating the development of an effective agricultural carbon market.
Low-carbon agriculture: Dual benefits for the environment and farmers
To achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050, Vietnam’s agricultural sector, accounting for nearly one-third of total greenhouse gas emissions, must undergo a strong transition toward low-emission production models.
Low-carbon agriculture is an inevitable trend that enables the sector to adapt to climate change while ensuring sustainable development. By reducing emissions from farming activities and improving land management practices, this approach helps protect ecosystems, enhance productivity, and increase farmers’ incomes. At the same time, it creates additional revenue streams through carbon credits. These measures also unlock new sources of green finance and support the long-term development of agriculture in Vietnam.
Strengthening policy frameworks to develop the agricultural carbon market
To effectively develop the agricultural carbon market, close coordination among ministries, local authorities, and businesses is essential in emissions inventory and management. The recently issued Decree 119/2025/ND-CP provides a clearer legal framework, defining stakeholder responsibilities and encouraging voluntary models for emissions reduction and carbon sequestration in agriculture.
In parallel, government agencies and technical institutions need to support farmers and cooperatives in adopting low-carbon production techniques and accessing green finance. At the same time, businesses should be encouraged to invest and build value chain linkages, ensuring transparency and creating momentum for the domestic carbon market.
CCTPA supports low-carbon agriculture toward Net Zero
As a pioneer in developing the carbon market in Vietnam and ASEAN, CCTPA offers a comprehensive ecosystem of solutions for low-carbon agriculture. These include Catalyst—a platform for automated greenhouse gas inventory and ESG reporting—and CarbonFly, a UAV- and LiDAR-based technology for measuring carbon stocks in agriculture and forestry.
As awareness of carbon credits continues to grow, agriculture is evolving from a traditional economic pillar into a key driver of sustainable development. Through its role as a strategic partner and solution provider, CCTPA supports governments, businesses, and farmers in implementing low-carbon agricultural projects. This contributes to positioning Vietnam’s agriculture as a green, competitive, and globally integrated sector, while advancing the country’s journey toward Net Zero.
Source: Vneconomy – Toward a low-carbon agriculture – 03/11/2025 Read more
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