climate change

Nature-based initiatives key to mitigating climate change in Mekong Delta: WWF

Nature-based initiatives are crucial to address the escalating impact of climate change in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta, speakers said at a forum.

Society – Economy

Two climate change adaptation projects worth $12-million launched in Thừa Thiên-Huế
These projects aim to enhance climate resilience of local authorities and residents while improving access to inclusive finance, marking a key milestone in the province’s sustainable development journey.
Community builds sustainable future for coastal areas suffering from climate change
Nearly 5,000 safe and solid houses were built under the project, in areas frequently impacted by storms and floods during the past seven years.

Those with disabilities need supporting in digital society, climate change challenges
There is an urgent need to improve online public service portals and consider the abilities and preferences of those with disabilities when implementing methods of receiving allowances at the local level, in addition to tailored measures for climate adaptation based on specific disability types.
Forest and Climate Change exhibition opens in Hà Nội
Forest and Climate Change is a bilingual, in-person and virtual show covering subjects including the climate crisis, carbon capture in forests and the bioeconomy.
Sci-tech ministry backs restarting nuclear projects in Việt Nam
Nuclear energy produces nearly zero CO2 or other greenhouse gas emissions (roughly the same as hydro and wind power) and will be an important component in the power structure of many countries in the future.
62,000 coastal residents access climate change information
Hundreds of training courses on outlining plans to evaluate disaster risks were arranged to improve the community's capacity, helping them integrate risk mitigation measures into planning and budgeting processes.

Vulnerable coastal communities’ resilience to climate change-related impacts improved
Lê Thị Liên is so happy to live in her newly-built house, which is a long-term dream of her family and has been designed to be resilient to climate change.
Coconut trees help Ben Tre earn nearly US$500 million annually
Addressing today’s seminar, Chairman Tran Ngoc Tam of the Ben Tre Provincial People’s Committee revealed that coconut tree growers in the province earn nearly US$500 million annually.
Heat stress prevention crucial in the context of climate change: study
Developing countries are considered most susceptible to the negative effects of heat stress.
International conference promotes sustainable development, response to climate change
Local and international researchers, practitioners and policy makers met to discuss innovative approaches to the challenges posed by digitalisation and climate change in developing countries at the International Conference on Economics, Law, and Government that wrapped up on Wednesday.
Mekong Delta breeds aquatic creatures in forests to mitigate climate change effects
Breeding shrimp and other aquatic species in mangrove forests in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta both offers a steady income to households protecting forests and improves conservation.
PM inspects transport infrastructure, climate change response projects in Cần Thơ
PM Phạm Minh Chính examined the first phase of the Châu Đốc - Cần Thơ - Sóc Trắng expressway project, which has total investment of nearly VNĐ44.7 trillion (US$1.7 billion). The four-lane road, over 188km long, runs through An Giang Province, Cần Thơ City, Hậu Giang Province, and Sóc Trăng Province.
Climate change intensifies extreme weather events in 2024
Prolonged drought conditions are also possible in the central provinces from May to August, notably in Quảng Trị and Bình Thuận.

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