E-Learning Introduction

A. Introduction  

The shrimp sector is entering a stage where sustainability is no longer optional but a prerequisite for survival and growth. Requirements related to environmental protection, labour practices, traceability, and data transparency are becoming increasingly stringent from businesses, markets, and international regulations.

The online training programme on the SustainShrimp Vietnam (SSVN) digital platform is designed to help shrimp farmers and small and SMEs not only understand what Environmental-Social-Governance (ESG) principles are, but more importantly, how to apply it in daily production and business practices.

The course focuses on three core objectives:

  • Doing the right things in production: managing water, energy, feed, and waste efficiently while reducing emissions. 

  • Treating people properly: ensuring labour rights, safety, equality, and workforce stability. 

  • Recording accurately and ensuring data transparency: complying with ESG requirements, enabling traceability, and meeting market demands. 

Why is this programme important?

Because the future of the shrimp industry depends not only on output but also on the ability to meet standards, manage risks, and maintain market trust.

Courses on the SSVN digital platform not only provide knowledge but also equip learners with practical tools to safeguard livelihoods, enhance competitiveness, and contribute to building a low-emission shrimp brand with long-term sustainable value for Vietnam.

We believe that success lies not in completing the course, but in transforming knowledge into concrete actions at farms, processing facilities, and within enterprise management.

B. Training for Shrimp Farming Households 

The programme consists of three closely linked modules, forming a structured ESG-oriented capacity development pathway:

Module 1: Sustainable Shrimp Production Practices

Equips farmers with knowledge and skills to:

  • Use water and energy efficiently 

  • Reduce costs and disease risks 

  • Minimize emissions and manage waste appropriately 

  • Gradually adapt to climate change 

This represents a shift from “experience-based farming” to “controlled, long-term oriented farming.”

Module 2: Labour Rights and Fair Labour Practices

Supports farmers in building a working environment that is:

  • Safe, fair, and respectful 

  • Stable in workforce retention 

  • Lower in legal risks and conflicts 

  • More sustainable in labour relations 

Sustainable production is not only about protecting the environment but also about protecting people.

Module 3: ESG Compliance, Traceability, and Data Monitoring

Helps farmers to:

  • Understand and meet increasing ESG requirements 

  • Record and manage data transparently 

  • Apply digital technologies suitable for small-scale operations 

  • Proactively participate in sustainable supply chains 

In today’s market, doing well is not enough; you must be able to demonstrate it.

C. Training for SMEs 

The programme is structured as a roadmap from basic compliance to risk management and long-term climate adaptation:

Module 1: Effective Environmental Management

Optimizes water, energy, waste, and emissions to:

  • Reduce operating costs 

  • Improve production efficiency 

  • Meet market standards 

Module 2: Social Standards and Fair Labour Practices

Builds a stable workforce foundation through:

  • Fair labour practices 

  • Gender equality and inclusion 

  • Stakeholder dialogue and engagement 

Module 3: ESG Compliance – Traceability – Internal Monitoring

Systematizes enterprise governance to:

  • Control ESG risks 

  • Ensure transparency 

  • Maintain position within supply chains 

Module 4: Strengthening Climate Resilience

Supports enterprises to:

  • Identify and manage climate risks 

  • Control disease outbreaks 

  • Develop long-term adaptation strategies 

  • Safeguard production against increasing volatility