P4G Summit 2025: Green Transformation for Sustainable Growth
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The Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit took place in Hanoi from April 15 to 17, 2025 under the theme “Sustainable Green Transition – People at the Center.”
This was the largest multilateral event on green growth ever hosted by Vietnam during the 2021–2026 period.
At the conclusion of the summit, delegates agreed that green transformation is an inevitable and strategic journey — a global priority to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The process requires multi-stakeholder collaboration among governments, enterprises, scientists, and communities to ensure inclusive and equitable development, leaving no one behind.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted five key consensuses achieved at the summit. Among them, countries and international organizations reached an agreement on transforming agricultural and food systems sustainably — ensuring food and nutrition security while protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development.
These achievements reflected the active participation of Vietnamese policymakers, scientists, and entrepreneurs representing the agricultural and environmental sectors on the global stage.
Macro Transformation Begins with Small Changes
During the P4G Ministerial Forum, Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy chaired the discussion titled “Catching the Green Revolution 4.0: The Journey to Transform Food Systems for a Sustainable Era.”
Vietnam reaffirmed its commitment to being an active and responsible partner in the global transformation of food systems, guided by transparency, accountability, and sustainability.
At the forum, Mr. Donal Brown, Vice President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), praised the leadership of Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in transforming national food systems.
“The Ministry holds a unique position to turn ideas into action and amplify positive impacts. Macro-level transformation starts from small, familiar changes in daily agricultural life in Vietnam,” said Mr. Brown.
He cited the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) irrigation method — officially standardized by the ministry as part of the low-emission, high-quality rice cultivation model. This innovation, rooted in traditional Vietnamese water management, has now been widely adopted across Asia as a smart agricultural practice, demonstrating innovation based on cultural and socioeconomic heritage.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep, Vice Chairwoman of the Can Tho People’s Committee, was Vietnam’s only local representative to speak at the session. Can Tho actively participates in the One Million Hectares of High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice Project in the Mekong Delta.
Starting from the Summer–Autumn crop of 2024, the city piloted 50 hectares, later expanding to 170 hectares, applying mechanized seeding and AWD irrigation. Results showed:
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Reduced irrigation water use and lower methane emissions
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Higher yields (0.3–0.7 tons per hectare more than traditional methods)
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Additional income of 33 million VND/ha/3 crops from using rice straw for mushroom cultivation and compost production
Measurements confirmed a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, making the model a practical example of sustainable transformation.
Sustainable Transformation – A Global Imperative
Dr. Girma Amente, Ethiopia’s Minister of Agriculture and host of the 5th P4G Summit, shared Ethiopia’s journey from food insecurity to becoming Africa’s largest wheat producer.
Faced with climate change and resource degradation, Ethiopia designed a comprehensive food system transformation roadmap with 24 innovative solutions.
Over five years, the Ethiopian government expanded wheat cultivation in lowland areas and developed irrigation systems for upland regions, reducing reliance on rainfall. This approach linked food system transformation to climate action, fulfilling Ethiopia’s commitments under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Similarly, Ireland has developed a Food System Vision 2030, integrating cross-sector strategies to ensure food security while reducing 25% of emissions from food production and processing.
Ms. Deirdre Ní Fhallúin, Ambassador of Ireland to Vietnam, emphasized that agriculture and food systems are a key area of cooperation between the two nations.
During the official visit of General Secretary To Lam to Ireland in October 2024, Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ireland’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to strengthen collaboration in food system transformation.
“Vietnam, as a global food supplier, has shown remarkable commitment and leadership. The government’s national action plan for food system transformation aligns closely with Ireland’s vision and goals,” the ambassador affirmed.
Vietnam’s Leadership in Global Food Security
Vietnam’s active participation at the P4G Summit demonstrated its strategic vision and responsibility as a major food-producing nation.
Through practical models like the low-emission rice project, the country showcases how local innovation can drive global sustainability goals.
From the Mekong Delta’s green rice fields to international cooperation frameworks, Vietnam continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring global food security, climate resilience, and inclusive growth for a sustainable future.