In the first nine months of 2024, China's imports of pork and offal have declined significantly by nearly 21% compared to 2023, reflecting changes in domestic production.

During the January-September 2024 period, China imported 790,000 tons of pork, a 38% decrease compared to the same period in 2023. Offal imports have been more stable, increasing by 4.5% compared to the same period of the previous year with a total of 930,000 t imported.

At COP29, which takes place from November 11-22 in Azerbaijan, the European Union will work with international partners to advance the goals of the Paris Agreement. The priority will be to agree on a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on Climate Finance, aimed at mobilizing public and private resources on a global scale. The EU is already leading in this area, providing €28.6 billion in public climate finance in 2023.

Other key issues include reinforcing global commitments to move away from fossil fuels, tripling investments in renewable energy, and doubling energy efficiency by 2030. The EU is also pushing for the conclusion of negotiations on international carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, establishing common standards of high integrity and transparency.

The EU is also seeking to set ambitious expectations for the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to be submitted in 2024. As part of its commitments, the EU is working on an intermediate target of 90% emissions reduction by 2040.

This comprehensive approach reaffirms the EU's climate leadership. The EU has reduced its emissions by 37% since 1990 while growing its economy. With the European Green Pact and the Climate Act, the EU is aiming for climate neutrality by 2050, contributing to a just and sustainable transition at the global level.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien thanked the Department of Livestock for its efforts. In recent years, the Vietnamese livestock industry has achieved impressive results. While it has provided food for 100 million people and opened up export markets, the livestock industry still has significant untapped potential. To achieve this, the development of the entire agricultural sector is essential. The Livestock Testing, Inspection, and Certification Center has been instrumental in this effort, actively contributing to effective state management.

The Department of Livestock announced the appointment of Mr. Nguyen Van Tinh as Director of the Center. Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Nghia and Mr. Pham Viet Cuong will serve as Deputy Directors.