Building a More Resilient and Livable Community in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam

World Bank Group Vice President and Special Envoy for Climate Change Rachel Kyte visited the Mekong Delta in Vietnam which is suffering salt water intrusion and coastal erosion. She talks with local residents and urges decision makers and development partners to take actions to solve the problem.

Additional Info

Topics: Agriculture and Food Security, Natural Resources
Regions:
East Asia and Pacific
GP/Global Themes:
Climate Change, Watersheds, Water, Poverty and the Economy
keywords:
Watershed management, Natural Resources
Language:
English
Learning Mode:
Video
Date Added: November 13, 2015
Length:
2:40

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MOHAMMAD

- Jan 29, 2021

Great!

Mariam

- Nov 13, 2020

good initiative

Anvar

- Mar 29, 2020

Interesting!

Joy Mildred Adhiambo

- Jan 23, 2020

Building a More Resilient and Livable Community in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam

Andradiet I.J

- Dec 6, 2019

(March 2018) Authorities and people living in the coastal areas of the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta have taken several measures to prevent saltwater intrusion, including building of dams. Read more at http://vietnamnews.vn/environment/423774/mekong-delta-braces-for-salt-intrusion.html#ZDgzWarXls5TLXLF.99

Monir

- Apr 24, 2019

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Jafar

- Mar 31, 2019

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Jesús Manuel

- Jul 6, 2018

great!

Ki

- Jul 6, 2018

Interesting information!

Abdurazak

- Jun 3, 2018

nice work!