Support and end-market assessment on biochar in Viet Nam

The Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV) is a pioneer in designing and applying advanced technologies to transform urban and agricultural waste into valuable resources, including clean and reliable energy, organic fertilizers derived from organic waste, high-quality recycled materials, and biochar. In addition, SNV promotes market linkages for these products, facilitates carbon credit generation, and strengthens the capacity of local and national government agencies.

To bridge, or at least reduce, the significant information gap regarding the current and potential biochar market in Vietnam, this assignment was implemented to support SNV in assessing market opportunities for biochar. This activity represents an important component of the pre-feasibility study phase for potential projects.

Services Delivered:

• Identified and provided preliminary information on potential individuals and organizations operating in the biochar sector in Vietnam. Existing resources were utilized, and additional research was conducted to identify and update contact information for targeted stakeholders;

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• Arranged and participated in online meetings to interview and collect information from selected target individuals and organizations, with the aim of gaining a better understanding of stakeholder activities and orientations, while facilitating the development of long-term partnerships; and
• Mapped potential customers for biochar through: (i) identifying target customer groups (sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, waste and environmental management, non-governmental organizations, and funding agencies); (ii) analyzing collaboration potential with each target group based on criteria such as biochar demand, financial capacity, and interest in technological innovation; and (iii) providing detailed profiles of potential customers to help partners and investors gain a clearer understanding of the market.

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