Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the conference (Photo: VNA) HCM City, June 18 (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a conference reviewing two-year implementation of the Government’s Resolution 120/NQ-CP on climate resilient and sustainable development of the Mekong Delta region. Speaking at the conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 18, PM Phuc said a large number of locals and businesses are not ready for natural disasters and climate change despite increasing phenomena of climate change. As such, they have yet to take specific actions for green agricultural and industrial development. He noted climate change not only is a challenge to the growth of a nation but also contains opportunities for changing the direction of development. The PM cited as an example the case of the Mekong Delta, where saltwater intrusion as a climate change impact poses challenges to rice cultivation in the delta but create favourable conditions to develop shrimp … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta should shift towards adapting to climate change: PM
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Local resourcefulness to resolve the Mekong Delta’s water issues
Source: Southern Institute of Water Resources Research Despite not being impacted by salinity intrusion, Cargill Vietnam’s production has been heavily impacted by African swine fever (ASF). Cargill has swiftly implemented solutions, focusing on biological work to organise “two layers of defence,” including safe food and safe breeding from factory to farm. The company reviews all raw material suppliers who must have the necessary safety and quarantine certificates. It also implements a policy of biological safety, isolating people and vehicles from epidemic zones, disinfecting vehicles entering or leaving the factory, providing single-use clothes, not allowing employees to bring any food from the outside into the factories, and increasing heat in pellets. Besides, Cargill also requires suppliers to strictly comply with bio-safety regulations. In addition to strengthening ASF prevention and control at the factory and throughout the supply chain, Cargill also … [Read more...] about Local resourcefulness to resolve the Mekong Delta’s water issues
Mekong Delta among world’s 15 places that are underrated
The Hanoitimes - Sometimes places can be underrated because they don’t have that wow factor, or don’t have a famous culture behind it, but that doesn’t stop anyone from enjoying what they can offer, and that is as just a great of an experience as anything else. Mekong Delta among the best places to visit in December Vietnam shines in The Travel’s list best third world countries Vietnam among world’s friendliest countries Mekong Delta in Vietnam has been ranked third among the 15 places are underrated in the world, according to a list releasead by The Travel, a vacation destination website. Mekong Delta in Vietnam. The Travel advises travelers that Mekong Delta, Vietnam is not one of those cities that you stay for a week, but if you are planning to take a day trip then this underrated destination is for you. “This sultry and laidback region is filled with riverside towns. The only way to get around is by boat or by ferries. Many … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta among world’s 15 places that are underrated
Netherlands helps to improve water supply capacity in Mekong Delta
Illustrative photo (Source: baoquocte.vn) Can Tho (VNA) – Representatives of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and the Netherlands’ Vitens Evides International (VEI) company held a discussion on the WaterWorX project, which aims to orient the water supply to be adaptable to the effects of climate change in the southwest of Mekong River Delta, funded by the company and the Dutch Government. Folker de Jager, VEI Manager for Asia, said that the firm has worked with various water companies in Vietnam since 2009 and defined water as one of the country’s most important sectors. The WaterWorX will be implemented from 2019-2030, through three phases. In the first phase, from 2019-2021, the project will receive an investment of 2.5 million EUR, 90 percent of which is sourced by the Dutch Government and VEI. In the first phase, the project will cover three localities of Can Tho, Hau Giang, and Soc Trang. Folker de Jager said that its objectives include assisting water … [Read more...] about Netherlands helps to improve water supply capacity in Mekong Delta
Floods damage 2,000ha of rice in Mekong Delta
About 150ha of rice in Hamlet 2, Thạnh Lợi Commune, in Đồng Tháp Province’s Tháp Mười District were inundated after the Mekong Delta’s annual flooding broke embankments last month. – VNA/VNS Photo Chương Đài Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The annual flooding in the Mekong Delta has damaged more than 2,000ha of rice this year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Directorate of Water Resources. More than 1,270ha of the crop in An Giang Province, 316ha in Kiên Giang and 182ha in Đồng Tháp were totally destroyed while 265ha in Đồng Tháp and 24ha in Long An were damaged. Most of the destroyed and damaged fields are in areas without embankments while the rest were damaged because their embankments were broken or too low. High tides too have been affecting agricultural production in the region, especially in Bến Tre … [Read more...] about Floods damage 2,000ha of rice in Mekong Delta