UNDP and ISPAE launch the Circular Economy Handbook in Coffee Production

Source: https://nongnghiepmoitruong.vn The handbook "Circular Economy in Coffee Production" contributes to achieving the objectives in Decision No. 540/QĐ-TTg dated June 19, 2024, by the Prime Minister approving the Program for the application and transfer of scientific technology to promote the circular economy in agriculture. The information is compatible with the requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The handbook introduces four high-impact circular economy models for coffee production. Illustration. Coffee production plays an important role in the socio-economic development of Vietnam, directly employing over 600,000 farmers and supporting more than 2.6 million jobs. However, coffee production is also a resource-intensive and high-emission sector, contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural sector. In 2024, the total coffee cultivation area in Vietnam is 718,000 hectares, with an annual production of over 1.95 ...