Unlocking Climate-Resilient Capital for Agriculture: Nam A Bank Leads the Way

This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both parties to jointly research and develop a new climate-resilient financial framework in Vietnam, with a potential focus on the agricultural sector.

This partnership further highlights Nam A Bank’s strong dedication to fostering sustainable development in Vietnam, particularly following the bank’s successful hosting of the International Conference “Unlocking the International Green Capital Market – Promoting Sustainable Development and Inclusive Finance in Vietnam” in September 2025.

Within its sustainable development strategy, agriculture is a key sector of interest for Nam A Bank – an area highly vulnerable to climate change risks. The bank will collaborate with reputable organizations to research, design, and pilot adaptive financial products.

The goal is to enhance the resilience of farmers and agricultural enterprises against impacts such as droughts and salinization, while also supporting investment in irrigation technology, water management, and innovative adaptation solutions.

Nam A Bank and GCPF’s shared interest in climate-adaptive finance comes at a time when Vietnam’s green financial market is undergoing significant transformation. The government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is driving commercial banks to accelerate green credit linked to environmental protection, thereby promoting sustainable development.

Additionally, the establishment of the International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City marks a significant milestone, positioned as a key pillar to attract international capital, particularly green capital. By pioneering connections with prestigious international funds like GCPF, Nam A Bank demonstrates its alignment with the city’s efforts to create an environment that attracts large-scale international green capital, strengthening the sustainable financial position of the city and Vietnam as a whole.

Both parties are expected to collaborate on researching the climate-adaptive financial framework starting in 2026.

Globally, the climate adaptation sector faces a massive financial gap, with developing countries requiring approximately $387 billion annually for adaptation goals, nearly 20 times the current available funding. Global capital primarily focuses on mitigation, making it challenging for adaptation projects to secure long-term financing.

A representative from Nam A Bank stated, “Climate-adaptive finance is an urgent need, especially as Vietnam commits to the Net Zero goal by 2050. This collaboration not only strengthens Nam A Bank’s ‘Digital and Green’ sustainable development strategy but also facilitates enhanced professional exchange and deeper cooperation with international partners.”

Meanwhile, a GCPF representative emphasized, “We highly value Nam A Bank’s pioneering role in this collaboration. Nam A Bank is a long-standing partner of GCPF in Vietnam, with outstanding achievements in climate finance. This forms a crucial foundation for both parties to continue professional exchanges and implement future projects.”

The signing ceremony was held at Nam A Bank’s headquarters.

GCPF is managed by responsAbility Investments AG, a leading global impact asset manager, investing in three core areas: climate finance, inclusive finance, and sustainable food, contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Nam A Bank has consistently reinforced its position in sustainable development. To date, the bank has successfully mobilized nearly $200 million in international capital for sustainable development, with GCPF alone disbursing over $40 million.

The bank has also completed and implemented an Environmental and Social Risk Management System (ESMS) in accordance with IFC standards and is one of the first banks in Vietnam to announce the completion of the international risk management standard Basel III.