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RCE Southern Vietnam - 2024
Sustainable Solutions for Indigenous Farmers Combating Climate Change in Vietnam
Basic Information
Title of project :
Sustainable Solutions for Indigenous Farmers Combating Climate Change in Vietnam
Submitting RCE:
RCE Southern Vietnam
Contributing organization(s) :
British Columbia and North Cascades RCE
Format of project:
Manuscript
Language of project:
English
Date of submission:
Friday, April 26, 2024
Does this project link to any education and/or sustainable development policy or policies?:
No
Geographical & Education Information
Region:
Asia-Pacific
Country:
Vietnam
Location(s):
Phan Hoa, Phan Thanh - Bac Binh District, Tuy Phong District in Binh Thuan Province, and Phan Rang-Thap Cham district, Bac Son-Thuan Bac District in Ninh Thuan Province, Vietnam
Ecosystem(s):
Agricultural
Target Audience:
Community
Contents
Status:
Ongoing
Period:
April, 2024
Rationale:
With the remarkable impacts of climate change, the agricultural sector faces heavy challenges in terms of labour forces, value chains, and product quantity and quality.
On April 22 and 23, 2024, a group of researchers from RCE Southern Vietnam, hosted by the International University - National University Ho Chi Minh City, and the British Columbia and North Cascades RCE hosted at Simon Fraser University, embarked on a comprehensive survey in Phan Hoa, Phan Thanh - Bac Binh District, Tuy Phong District in Binh Thuan Province, and Phan Rang-Thap Cham district, Bac Son-Thuan Bac District in Ninh Thuan Province, Vietnam
Objectives:
The objective of the survey was to gain insights into the livelihoods of indigenous farmers and their agricultural practices, focusing on understanding the challenges they face and identifying opportunities and learning materials for sustainable development and education.
Activities and/or practices employed:
Throughout our journey, we visited various indigenous communities (The Cham in Binh Thuan and The Raglai in Ninh Thuan) and engaged in meaningful interactions with the farmers. We observed their traditional farming techniques for rice, cashew, grape, and jujube crops in Binh Thuan and aloe vera cultivation in Ninh Thuan. These techniques have been passed down through generations, relying on a deep connection with the land and nature. Local farms encountered issues related to supply and demand, product storage, specific climate conditions, and a lack of fresh water, resulting in ad-hoc and unsustainable transitions in agricultural practices.
We also had the opportunity to visit Canh Dong Viet Food JSC, a manufacturer of aloe vera-based products. This company serves as a local role model for sustainable practices. They have established stable value chains and promoted social welfare for the labour force, particularly for indigenous communities.
Results:
In summary, our survey highlighted the local issues of global concern. Our team is eager to promote sustainable practices collaborating with relevant stakeholders that will significantly contribute to the local agricultural economy and improve the livelihoods of disadvantaged farmers in the face of climate hazards.
Relationship to other RCE activities:
Collaborative activities
Pictures:
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Discussion with local authority on local farming practices
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Discussion with local farmers on their products (supply & demand, product storage, welfare)
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Discussion with local farmers growing aloe vera on local challenges
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Mr. Coward from British Columbia and North Cascades RCE recording data for educational material
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Visiting to Canh Dong Viet Food JSC
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
(https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs) and other themes of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
SDG 2 - End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture
Direct
SDG 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Direct
SDG 13 - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Direct
Theme
Agriculture
Direct
ESD for 2030-Priority Action Areas
Priority Action Area 3 - Developing capacities of educators and trainers
state:
Indirect
Priority Action Area 5 - Accelerating sustainable solutions at local level
state:
Direct
Update:
No
I acknowledge the above:
Yes