Agroecological zoning for extension of climate friendly agriculture in some provinces of Northwest Vietnam

The document describes a project in northern Vietnam focused on agroecological zoning to promote climate-friendly agriculture. It targeted Son La, Lai Chau, and Dien Bien provinces, aiming to help ethnic farming communities adapt to climate change. The project introduced sustainable practices like SRI for flat lands and maize cultivation on slopes, supported by local training. It also developed climate change response indices for local governments to assess and improve their adaptation efforts. It was presented during the National Multi-Stakeholder Workshop: “Towards an Agroecology Transition” in Hanoi, Vietnam on the 4-5th May 2016.

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Title Agroecological zoning for extension of climate friendly agriculture in some provinces of Northwest Vietnam
Description The document describes a project in northern Vietnam focused on agroecological zoning to promote climate-friendly agriculture. It targeted Son La, Lai Chau, and Dien Bien provinces, aiming to help ethnic farming communities adapt to climate change. The project introduced sustainable practices like SRI for flat lands and maize cultivation on slopes, supported by local training. It also developed climate change response indices for local governments to assess and improve their adaptation efforts. It was presented during the National Multi-Stakeholder Workshop: “Towards an Agroecology Transition” in Hanoi, Vietnam on the 4-5th May 2016.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate
Agroecology Keyword
  • Agroforestry
  • Food security
  • Sustainable livelihood
  • Intercropping
  • Climate change
Contributing organisations PanNature
Author Nguyễn Đức Tố Lưu, Phan Văn Thăng, Đặng Xuân Trường
Year 2016
Type of document Presentation
Language English
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Country Vietnam
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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