4C Regional Stakeholder Conference,

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2024

📅 Date: 5 December 2024, 8:30 – 14:30; Networking with individual in-person consultation from 14:30

📍 Venue: New World Saigon Hotel (76 Le Lai Street, District 1), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Aligning with New Regulations and Advancing Sustainability Certification with 4C

The agenda featured insightful presentations on pressing topics, including due diligence requirements, zero deforestation, carbon footprint measurement, and innovative approaches to responsible coffee and cocoa production. Attendees also benefited from practical case studies and panel discussions on market requirements and brand owner perspectives.

Welcome Speeches

Dr. Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director, 4C Services, Germany
Mr. Nguyen Nam Hai, President, Vietnam Coffee – Cocoa Association (VICOFA), Vietnam
Moving Forward to Respond to Due Diligence Requirements

Implementation in Germany – Dr. Josefine Wallat, Consul General, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City
Joint Action for the compliance with EUDR of Vietnam  – Mr. Bach Thanh Tuan, Vice President, VICOFA, Vietnam 
Zero deforestation – Ms. Tran Thi Kim Thoa, Provincial Expert for the UNDP iLandscape, UNDP in Vietnam