On January 30, 2026, Tra Vinh University works with VOS Holdings Ecosystem Co., Ltd. to organize a dialogue titled “Low-Carbon Coconut – Farming solutions, markets, and sustainable income.” The dialogue discusses approaches to develop low-carbon coconut production models that meet market demand and improve economic efficiency amid green transition and international integration.
The program takes place as Vietnam advances commitments to sustainable development, green transition, and the Net Zero target. Coconut stands as a key agricultural sector in the Mekong Delta, supporting local livelihoods and exports. As international markets raise requirements on environmental standards, carbon emissions, and traceability, research and deployment of low-carbon coconut models become an important focus.
Participants include Dr. Le Van Dong, Deputy Director of the Vinh Long Department of Agriculture and Environment; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Van Hien, former Vice Rector of Nong Lam University Ho Chi Minh City; Dr. Le Hoang The, Chief Executive Officer of VOS Holdings Ecosystem Co., Ltd.; Ms. Bien Thi Hang Nga, Director of Training at VOS Holdings Ecosystem Co., Ltd.; and representatives from departments, research institutes, coconut associations, enterprises, cooperatives, and coconut farmers.
From Tra Vinh University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Diep Thanh Tung, Vice Rector, attends with lecturers, doctoral candidates, and students.
In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Diep Thanh Tung says the coconut sector faces market volatility and export dependence. Along with higher productivity and quality, coconut products now need to meet new requirements on the environment, carbon emissions, and traceability. International rules on carbon taxes, anti-deforestation, and emission reduction directly affect agricultural production and exports, including coconuts.
Discussions focus on the potential and challenges of low-carbon coconut models, the shift from traditional farming to science- and technology-based practices, and issues across the value chain from production and procurement to processing and consumption. Speakers also address carbon measurement in coconut production, the carbon absorption capacity of coconut gardens, and the role of management tools in sustainable agriculture.
The dialogue features presentations on the green transition and Net Zero goals, market requirements for low-carbon coconut products, tools such as carbon footprinting, measurement–reporting–verification (MRV) systems, product traceability, value-chain linkages, and the feasibility of pilot models. Presenters include Ms. Bien Thi Hang Nga, Dr. Le Hoang The, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Van Hien, Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Ven, and Dr. Doan Van Cong.
The program also highlights implementation challenges, including the legal framework for carbon markets, technical barriers to building MRV systems, investment costs, and skill requirements for smallholder producers. Fragmented production remains a factor that affects the coordinated adoption of technical solutions.
The dialogue serves as a forum for sharing information and experience on low-carbon coconut production in the context of the green transition. It offers reference inputs for stakeholders as they design and apply models aligned with market demand and sustainable agricultural development.
Hieu Nhan
