Recently, in response to the unprecedented threats posed by climate change, World Vision International in Viet Nam in collaboration with the People’s Committee of Ba To District has launched the project named “Enhancing Sustainable Agroforestry for Resilience in Quang Ngai” (ESAR).
The ESAR project, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark with a budget of over two billion VND, aims to promote sustainable agroforestry models and build community capacity to better adapt to climate change. In particular, the project focuses on training government officials, social organisations, and farmers in sustainable agroforestry techniques and climate change response strategies.
Quang Ngai, a central province of Viet Nam, is severely affected by frequent extreme weather events, such as typhoons, floods, droughts, and landslides. Traditional farming methods, particularly slash-and-burn agriculture, have exacerbated environmental degradation, leading to deforestation, soil erosion, and decreased agricultural productivity. The last decade has seen Quang Ngai lose over 3,000 hectares of forest. This loss has significantly impacted ethnic minority communities that rely heavily on agriculture and forestry for their livelihoods.
As approved, the project will be piloted in 4 communes, including Ba To commune of Ba To district, Long Hiep commune of Minh Long district, Son Giang commune of Son Ha district, and Son Tra commune of Tra Bong district. 120 farming households in these four project communes will receive support to plant native trees, which contributes to forest soil improvement and creates better livelihoods for farming households.
World Vision International in Vietnam is currently implementing the Regional Program in 4 mountainous districts in the province, including Minh Long, Tra Bong, Son Ha and Ba To.
Dai Kiet
