Decree No. 136/2025/ND-CP regulating decentralization and delegation in the fields of agriculture and environment.

This Decree stipulates the decentralization and delegation of state management tasks and powers in the fields of agriculture and environment (excluding land). It assigns responsibilities from central government bodies to provincial and district-level authorities, aiming to streamline governance, enhance local autonomy, and improve administrative efficiency. The document outlines specific areas for decentralization, including crop production, animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, fisheries, forestry, irrigation, water resources, minerals, environment, climate change, biodiversity, and meteorology. Each chapter specifies which tasks are delegated to whom, such as issuing permits, managing protected areas, approving environmental plans, and overseeing resource exploitation. The Decree emphasizes transparency, compliance with international agreements, and timely decision-making.
Administrative procedures are clearly defined, with detailed timelines for application submission, review, and approval. For example, permits for plant variety practices, veterinary drug production, aquaculture, and forest leasing follow structured steps involving specialized agencies and provincial committees. The Decree also regulates the management of maritime zones, remote sensing infrastructure, and surveying projects.