Category: Viet Nam
New Elevation Measure Shows Climate Change Could Quickly Swamp the Mekong Delta
A stunning 12 million people could be displaced by flooding in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta within half a century, according to new research.
Raising agricultural productivity in Vietnam isn’t rocket science
Land is being lost to salinity intrusion and coastal erosion. Dry-season surface water is scarce. Gains from crop and livestock/aquaculture improvements are difficult to sustain due to climate change-induced pest and disease pressures.
Something is stinking in Vietnam’s heritage sites
Poorly enforced waste management norms and unsustainable practices in the tourism sector are among the major concerns.
Tourism sector strives to reduce plastic use
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a document on protecting the environment and limiting the use of plastic bags, straws and cups.
Manual of tool that generates early warnings on tropical forest loss now widely available
Known as the Terra-i system, it is currently used by governments in Peru, Colombia, Honduras, and Vietnam.
Mekong Delta to face earlier, more severe salinity, droughts
Due to a lack of rainfall and low upstream flow in the Mekong River, the flood spike in 2019 in the Mekong Delta region will be lower than the average level of many years.
Treated as food and pet, Asian water dragon endangered in Vietnam
Scientists said most lizards they found last year were young since the grownups had all presumably been caught or hunted.
Banks keen on green projects
Green credit is a trend in the global banking and finance industry and more Vietnamese banks are following suit.
Vietnam: 4 GW PV Installation Finished in Past Two Months
Vietnam has 82 solar power plants connect to power network in past two months, accounting 8.28% in its electricity supply mix, which is higher the 1,000MW target set for 2020.