'For a Green Viet Nam' initiative promotes environmental protection

On the morning of October 22, the Agriculture and Environment Magazine (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment) and Toyota Motor Viet Nam launched the 2025 "For a Green Viet Nam" program at the People's Committee of Phuc Yen Ward in Phu Tho Province. The event was held in response to the message "For a Bright, Green, Clean, and Beautiful Viet Nam."

Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien emphasized that environmental protection and afforestation are strategic solutions for responding to climate change, ensuring water security, and developing a green and circular economy.

Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien affirmed that the "For a Green Viet Nam" tree-planting program is more than just a response to an environmental movement; it is a practical action contributing to the national commitment of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. He stated that each tree planted today signifies a green commitment and a responsibility for the environment, livelihoods, and the future of subsequent generations.

Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien called on every citizen, organization, and business to start with a small action: planting and protecting a tree, contributing to a green planet and to the nation's prosperity and sustainability.

On behalf of the leaders of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the Deputy Minister expressed gratitude for the support of local authorities, businesses, and people nationwide. He also affirmed that the Ministry will continue to coordinate closely to expand the tree-planting movement across the country, building a green, clean, and sustainable Viet Nam.

Dinh Cong Su, Vice Chairman of the Phu Tho Provincial People's Committee, praised the significance of the "For a Green Viet Nam" Program. He noted that the program demonstrates society's determination to realize national commitments on sustainable development, emissions reduction, nature conservation, and climate change adaptation.

To ensure the 2025 "For a Green Viet Nam" Program has a widespread and deep impact, Mr. Dinh Cong Su proposed that all levels, sectors, and localities in Phu Tho Province must define this as a regular political task. This task, he said, should be linked to socio-economic development targets, urban planning, and advanced new rural development. He urged agencies, units, schools, and businesses to actively respond to the tree-planting movement, build clean and beautiful landscapes, and connect environmental protection with creating healthy working, learning, and living environments.

He called for mass organizations, especially the Youth Union, Women's Union, and Veterans' Association, to play a core role in propaganda and mobilizing people to change their behaviors and form habits of green living and green consumption. "Each resident of Phu Tho should start with small actions: Plant a tree, do not litter, use electricity and water sparingly, limit plastic bags, and contribute to making the ancestral homeland greener, cleaner, and more beautiful," Mr. Su added.

Representing Toyota Motor Viet Nam, Deputy General Director Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen stated that after nearly 30 years of operation in Viet Nam, Toyota has always considered sustainable development and social responsibility as the foundation for all its strategies. She affirmed Toyota's commitment to accompanying the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in its efforts to reduce emissions, protect the natural environment, and build a greener, more beautiful Viet Nam.

At the launching ceremony, the Agriculture and Environment Magazine and Toyota Motor Viet Nam signed a cooperation agreement under the "Toyota - Green Viet Nam Journey" program for the 2025 - 2028 period. The agreement marks a strategic partnership between the specialized media agency for agriculture and the environment and a pioneering enterprise in green manufacturing. The partnership aims to implement a series of community activities, including the "Forever Grateful to Uncle Ho" Tet Tree Planting festival, "Toyota Joins Hands to Green Schools," the "Second Journey of Tires," and "Clean Water for Schools."

Immediately following the ceremony, 450 golden oak (sao den) and padouk (giang huong) trees sponsored by Toyota Motor Viet Nam were planted in Phuc Yen Ward and Xuan Hoa Ward, marking the launch of the program's meaningful series of activities. This activity not only helps improve the landscape, mitigate natural disasters, and respond to climate change, but also serves an educational purpose, spreading the spirit of environmental protection and encouraging sustainable lifestyles within the community.