What is of particular interest in the research that has been pursued for more than a decade is the conclusion that to date climate change is responsible for only about five per cent of the delta’s current problems. Rather, it argues that until now the chief culprits are the dams that have been built on the Mekong’s mainstream in China and Laos—11 in China and two so far in Laos—plus the upwards of 300 dams that have been constructed on the tributaries that flow into the Mekong.
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Opinion: Why Vietnam shouldn’t rush into offshore wind auctions
Of particular note, and a key aspect of the GWEC report published last week (22 July), is the concept of a transition to an auction. Markets have seen most success by adopting an upfront policy mechanism that provides stability and guarantees for a set of “frontrunner” offshore wind projects — typically in the order of 3-5GW.
Germany pledges $170 mln for sustainable growth in Vietnam
The focus for the two countries’ relations for the next two years would be climate protection, economic integration, climate change adaptation and biodiversity protection.
Winds of Change: Vietnam’s Transition from fossil fuels to renewables in Vietnam
For now, Vietnam’s East Sea and the Mekong Delta may offer just the right mix of power from wind and solar to brighten the nation’s future.
Germany to provide €113.56 million of ODA to Vietnam
German-Vietnamese relations and joint projects, especially in infrastructure, energy, training, and climate change will receive a substantial boost after negotiations on development cooperation between the two governments.
Hyundai E&C to continue coal power project in Vietnam despite criticism
Seoul-based not-for-profit organization Solutions for Our Climate said the failure to scrap what was proclaimed to be Hyundai E&C’s final coal project “directly contradicts the company’s own ESG vision” and neutralizes the impact of Seoul’s pledge to end public overseas coal power financing in line with its carbon neutrality initiative.
Erosion incidents increase in An Giang, families move to safer areas
The Mekong Delta province of An Giang is facing an increase in erosion incidents along rivers and canals as authorities try to protect households living in erosion-prone areas.
A glimpse into Vietnam’s coconut kingdom
The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre is well known as Vietnam’s coconut capital, where local farmers have been subsisting on coconut groves for generations.
VN female scientist receives ‘The Most Downloaded Paper’ Award for research on Mekong basin
Nguyen Kim Anh and her co-workers have won an award from a Japanese prestigious journal for their research on the salinity situation in the Mekong basin.
Mekong Delta Resilient Business Network debuts
Director of VCCI Can Tho Nguyen Phuong Lam said the MRBN aims to create a community of various stakeholders which can connect entrepreneurs, scientists and policymakers in building climate change adaptation for firms in the Mekong Delta.