Gia Lai’s Biodiversity Boost: Investing in Science for Sustainable Agricultural Development and Climate Resilience.

Gia Lai province, located in the central highlands of Vietnam, is known for its rich biodiversity and agricultural production. The province’s leaders recognize the importance of science and technology in supporting sustainable development and improving people’s livelihoods. During a recent meeting with Minister Huynh Thanh Dat, Gia Lai proposed support from the Ministry of Science and Technology to research the scientific basis for restoring and sustainably managing the dipterocarp forest ecosystem.

Gia Lai is home to many valuable species and has seen a decline in recent years due to inadequate exploitation and management. By investing in science, technology, and innovation, the province aims to create a breakthrough in agricultural development while addressing climate change challenges.

During the meeting, Gia Lai also proposed other initiatives aimed at promoting economic development, such as promoting the value of the An Khe Paleolithic relic system and implementing science and technology projects. The province has made significant progress in transferring technical and technological advances to improve the quality and competitiveness of key products like coffee and cashew nuts.

Minister Huynh Thanh Dat commended Gia Lai’s achievements and emphasized the importance of investing in science, technology, and innovation to achieve sustainable development. He urged Gia Lai’s leaders to focus on research and technological innovation in production, agriculture, and other key sectors. The Ministry’s functional units will support Gia Lai’s implementation of local science and technology tasks, especially those that require support from remote areas or communities with large ethnic minorities.

In conclusion, Gia Lai province recognizes that science and technology are crucial for achieving sustainable agricultural development while addressing climate change challenges. By investing in researching dipterocarp forests ecosystem restoration, promoting economic development through science-based initiatives like coffee production improvement process using new technologies are essential steps towards achieving this goal.