{"id":2208,"date":"2024-05-23T14:17:21","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T07:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vinhhiepgl.com\/?p=2208"},"modified":"2026-10-24T10:58:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T03:58:50","slug":"gia-lai-voluntary-carbon-coffee-project-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vinhhiepgl.com\/en\/gia-lai-voluntary-carbon-coffee-project-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Voluntary carbon project launches for coffee agroforestry in Gia Lai"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On 22 May 2024, Vinh Hiep and Rainforest Alliance Vietnam held the launch of a voluntary carbon project in Gia Lai’s coffee-growing areas. The programme connected agroforestry with the prospect of longer-term environmental and livelihood benefits for participating growers.<\/p>\n

A project based on trees and biomass<\/h2>\n

The announced approach involved planting trees and increasing above-ground biomass within participating farms. Vinh Hiep was described as a local partner in a project connected with a Dutch agricultural bank.<\/p>\n

\"Representatives
Representatives introduce the voluntary carbon project at the Gia Lai launch on 22 May 2024.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The project proposed directing proceeds from carbon credits to participating households annually over a 20-year period. This was the project’s announced mechanism and duration, rather than a guarantee of a fixed payment or confirmation of credits already issued.<\/p>\n

Why farm management matters<\/h2>\n

The launch discussion addressed climate change and the relationship between agriculture, land use and greenhouse gases. Farm inputs, land management and vegetation all influence the environmental questions considered in a production system.<\/p>\n

The project presented agroforestry as a way to link tree establishment with coffee production. Its intended benefits included greater resilience and additional longer-term income opportunities for growers.<\/p>\n

\"Participants
Participants discuss the proposed project and its activities with partner representatives.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Connecting with other grower programmes<\/h2>\n

Vinh Hiep stated that it had participated in responsible coffee production programmes since 2010. The launch also referred to related work on growing-area data, child labour prevention and digital farm management.<\/p>\n

Growing-area information was being developed with specialist organisations to support the data needs associated with export markets. Work with Rainforest Alliance and JDE addressed awareness of child labour risks. A farm management software project was also discussed as a way to support grower declarations, certification administration and payment records.<\/p>\n

Keeping project evidence and product evidence distinct<\/h2>\n

This report records the May 2024 launch and its proposed activities. To assess later results, readers need the relevant monitoring period, project records and information about implementation.<\/p>\n

A buyer considering a sustainability requirement for a coffee order should also review the documents applicable to that product. A project announcement gives context but does not by itself establish the status of an individual lot.<\/p>\n

Related reading<\/h2>\n

Sustainable sourcing records<\/a> \u00b7 Coffee traceability documents<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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