Cẩm Thanh Cooperative / Thanh Đông Organic Farm
Nipa palm conservation; a ten-household organic cooperative.
Their story
Cẩm Thanh exemplifies a community-driven approach to environmental conservation. The successful nipa palm forest conservation project, a collaborative effort between the community, businesses, local authorities, and researchers, demonstrates the power of collective action.
Similarly, Thanh Đông Organic Vegetable Garden, a pioneering farm in Hội An, exemplifies sustainable agricultural practices. By embracing organic farming methods, the cooperative of 10 households not only produces healthy food but also enhances their livelihoods and contributes to a healthier environment. These initiatives in Cẩm Thanh demonstrate how sustainable practices can nurture both the environment and the community.
Programs that visit them
Hội AnWandering Around Hội An — community-based learning
The guides are the farmers and local families of Cẩm Thanh themselves.
Eco-Gastronomy Learning Journey in Vietnam
From Sài Gòn's social-enterprise kitchens to the Mekong's native rice and Hội An's craft villages: the intersection of gastronomy and sustainability, with responsible producers, social enterprises and farm-to-table restaurants.
From the history of wars to sustainable futures
Sài Gòn, the Mekong, Đà Nẵng and Hội An: from the scars of war to the alternative movements of today.