Despite the impacts of saltwater intrusion and drought on coastal areas, most farmers have enjoyed a bumper crop and the price of paddy has also increased.
Category: Viet Nam
Too little water released from China’s dams hardly reaches the Mekong Delta
Even if China releases water from its hydropower dams on the Mekong River, it might not reach the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, experts warn.
Vietnam puts the Mekong’s fate on ASEAN’s agenda
Hanoi looks to counter China by stressing river’s noncommercial role
Mekong Delta grapples with erosion, subsidence
Erosion and subsidence along canals, rivers and coasts have been severe in the Mekong Delta and authorities are struggling to raise funds to address it.
Coping with climate change in Vietnam’s wetlands
Realizing the risk of losing the forest, which will seriously affect the biosphere and habitat, the local authorities and people in Cam Thanh commune have been making every effort to protect and revive the nipa forest
Ministry requests tightened control of Vietnam’s wildlife trafficking, consumption
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has demanded sectors and localities nationwide to enhance the management of illegal wildlife caging, trading and consumption.