Floods in many countries are taking a huge toll on life and property; afforestation is one way to address the crisis
Category: Viet Nam
Korea, 5 Mekong nations agree to widen cooperation
South Korea and five Mekong River countries agree to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation during annual high-level meeting.
Salt farmers struggle with extreme weather and weak crops
Thi Hau has been pole-shouldering salt for more than half of her lifetime, but the poor crop of salt this year threatens her future.
Vietnam’s Rural Areas Face Environmental Pollution
Poor planning and management along with the ineffective operation of waste treatment facilities have made protecting Vietnam’s rural environment more difficult.
Exploring Gender Inequality in the Lower Mekong Region
SEI is developing a provincial-level gender inequality index for Cambodia and Vietnam for better analysis of gender gaps and vulnerabilities in the Mekong Region.
China Is Weaponizing Water
Each year, during China’s rainy season, downstream nations are on high alert as Chinese dams release water to ease pressure with little warning.
Mapping the problems and solutions: Implementing climate-smart agriculture actions in Mekong River Delta
To address the impacts of drought, salinity intrusion, and flooding in rice production in the Mekong River Delta, a participatory climate-related risk mapping was conducted to develop adaptive measures.
Trash talk: Vietnam slowly sinking under mountains of waste
The oceans are spewing up what one of the world’s biggest plastic polluters is dumping into them, and it’s not pretty.
Is Asean ready to adapt?
Readiness varies among countries, but public participation essential for dealing with climate change.
Ancient Trading Network Uncovered in the Mekong Delta
have uncovered a vast trading network which operated in Vietnam from around 4,500 years ago up until around 3,000 years ago.