Aquaculture adaptation to climate change in Vietnam's Mekong Delta.

2015 ◽  
pp. 135-153
Author(s):  
P Suan ◽  
N Tran ◽  
C. T. Hoanh ◽  
X Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Mekong Delta ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change

scholarly journals Transformation of Mekong Delta Economic Growth Model Adaptation to Climate Change: The Situation and Solutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Hong Gam
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Economic Growth ◽  
Growth Model ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Mekong Delta ◽  
Political Stability ◽  
Economic Transformation ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change ◽  
Economic Growth Model

Abstract: The Mekong Delta is defined as the key agricultural economic development area of the whole country with a contribution to about 55% rice and seafood production and participates in exporting 90% rice and 60% seafood annually. However, the Mekong Delta’s agricultural economy is very vulnerable due to a high reliance on traditional production and natural resources. In fact, the transformation of the economic growth model in Mekong Delta has been faced to profound changes in the natural and social ecosystems structure. The particular concerned issue is the climate change which takes place more and more seriously affecting deeply to the daily life and producing of people in the region. By the methods of document analysis, surveys and group discussion, this article analyzes the situation of transforming the economic growth model of Mekong Delta in the past, which has been affected by climate changes as well as how climate change has affected production outcomes, social life and environmental ecology. Based on that, the author proposes suitable and feasible solutions to promote the transformation of economic growth model sustainably through developing three pillars: highly economic efficiency and the stable growth rate; the political stability and increasing social welfare; environmental safety and ecological balance. Keywords: Economic transformation, growth model, sustainable development.

scholarly journals Integrated municipal solid waste management approach in adaptation to climate change in Mekong Delta

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
Xuan Hoang Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Environmental Problem ◽  
Central City ◽  
Pollution Prevention ◽  
Mekong Delta ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste Management ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change

A fast increase of municipal solid waste (MSW) has become the most concerning environmental problem in Vietnam, especially in the Mekong Delta region, that is considered one of the most vulnerable deltas to climate change in the world. There are 12 provinces and one central city in MD that occupy about 12% of the whole area of the nation with 5% of MSW generated. However, there is no currently effective management system in place for treatment and management of MSW in the MD. Landfill is the sole treatment option for MSW right now. With a low-level plain, MD is facing the most serious environmental problem in the near future with an effect of climate change and sea level rising. The landfill should not be considered for long-term use in this area. Suitable treatment options for MSW should be applied together with other solutions for reuse, recycling and reduction of MSW as well as pollution prevention issue. An integrated MSW management approach in adaptation to climate change is considered necessary. Sự tăng nhanh chất thải rắn đã trở thành vấn đề vấn đề môi trường được quan tâm nhất ở Việt Nam, đặc biệt là ở khu Đồng bằng Sông Cửu Long một trong những đồng bằng dễ bị tổn thương bởi sự biến đổi khí hậu nhất trên thế giới. Đồng bằng Sông Cửu Long có 12 tỉnh và một thành phố trực thuộc trung ương, chiếm 12% diện tích của cả nước với khoảng 5% lượng chất thải rắn phát sinh. Tuy nhiên,hiện nay chưa có một hệ thống quản lý hiệu quả cho chất thải rắn ở khu vực. Bãi rác là lựa chọn xử lý duy nhất ở thời điểm này. Với cao độ thấp, Đồng bằng Sông Cửu Long đang đối mặt với ảnh hưởng nghiêm trọng của các vấn đề môi trường trong tương lai gần bởi ảnh hưởng của sự biến đổi khí hậu và nước biển dâng. Về lâu dài bãi rác không nên sử dụng ở khu vực này. Các lựa chọn xử lý thích hợp cho chất thải rắn cần được áp dụng cùng với các giải pháp khác như tái sử dụng, tái chế và giảm thiểu chất thải rắn cũng như các giải pháp ngăn ngừa ô nhiễm. Cách tiếp cận quản lý tổng hợp chất thải rắn nhằm ứng phó sự biến đổi khí hậu cần đượcxem xét.

DISSEMINATION AND USE OF INFORMATION ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY: A CASE STUDY OF FARMERS IN MALUGA AND CHIBELA VILLAGES IN SEMI-ARID CENTRAL TANZANIA

Mousaion ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Elia ◽  
Stephen Mutula ◽  
Christine Stilwell
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change And Variability ◽  
Semi Arid

This study was part of broader PhD research which investigated how access to, and use of, information enhances adaptation to climate change and variability in the agricultural sector in semi-arid Central Tanzania. The research was carried out in two villages using Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovations theory and model to assess the dissemination of this information and its use by farmers in their adaptation of their farming practices to climate change and variability. This predominantly qualitative study employed a post-positivist paradigm. Some elements of a quantitative approach were also deployed in the data collection and analysis. The principal data collection methods were interviews and focus group discussions. The study population comprised farmers, agricultural extension officers and the Climate Change Adaptation in Africa project manager. Qualitative data were subjected to content analysis whereas quantitative data were analysed to generate mostly descriptive statistics using SPSS.  Key findings of the study show that farmers perceive a problem in the dissemination and use of climate information for agricultural development. They found access to agricultural inputs to be expensive, unreliable and untimely. To mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and variability on farming effectively, the study recommends the repackaging of current and accurate information on climate change and variability, farmer education and training, and collaboration between researchers, meteorology experts, and extension officers and farmers. Moreover, a clear policy framework for disseminating information related to climate change and variability is required.

Optimization of sowing time for adaptation to climate change and higher productivity of barley in the mid-Himalayas

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dibakar Mahanta ◽  
Jaideep Kumar Bisht ◽  
Lakshmi Kant ◽  
Arunava Pattanayak
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change ◽  
Sowing Time
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