In 2018, the Mekong Delta continued to be Vietnam's leading area in the production of rice, shrimp, catfish and fruit, creating export turnover of around US$ 8.43 billion, accounting for 20% of the country's agricultural export turnover. Many areas specialising in key agricultural products have gradually been formed, the production structure continued to be adjusted in a more appropriate and effectively fashion, in association with the market demand, better adaption to climate change, and ensured quality and competitiveness. The production structure shifted towards increasing fisheries, fruit and husbandry, while reducing rice cultivation areas. According to experts, the results are thanks to the synchronous participation of the ministries and branches concerned, as well as the provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta. However, the process of implementation has also faced certain difficulties, including the impact of climate change, which affected the structure of crops, caused … [Read more...] about Boosting Mekong Delta sustainable development
Sustainable groundwater development
PM agrees to VNĐ56 billion plan for groundwater protection project
A resident tries to get water from a well. Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has approved in principle a German-funded project to strengthen underground water protection in Việt Nam. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh SơnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has approved in principle a German-funded project to strengthen underground water protection in Việt Nam. The project, which will use non-refundable Official Development Assistance (ODA) from the German government, aims to ensure efficient and sustainable exploitation and utilization of underground water resources in the context of climate change as well as prevention of water level decline, saline intrusion and land subsidence caused by underground water exploitation in the coastal provinces of the Mekong Delta. It also aims to enhance water resource management as well as updating, supplementing and setting up a database on groundwater in areas under … [Read more...] about PM agrees to VNĐ56 billion plan for groundwater protection project
PM gives in-principle approval to groundwater protection project
PM gives in-principle approval to groundwater protection projectThe Saigon Times Daily The channel for rice irrigation in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang contains brackish water – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has given approval in principle for the second phase of a project to improve groundwater protection in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta provinces using non-refundable aid from Germany. The project requires total investment of more than VND56 billion (US$2.4 million), comprising some VND53.3 billion in non-refundable official development assistance from the German government and VND3.1 billion from Vietnam’s reciprocal capital. The Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will execute the project over four years, from 2018 to 2022. The project is aimed at ensuring the exploitation and utilization of underground water resources in an efficient and sustainable manner to counter the adverse effects of climate change … [Read more...] about PM gives in-principle approval to groundwater protection project
Canada supports climate action in developing countries
Delegates attend the sixth GEF Assembly (Source: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – Canada has committed aid worth over 228 million USD for fiscal years 2018–2019 through 2022–2023 to the seventh replenishment of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to advance climate action in developing countries. The pledge was made by Canadian Minister of International Development Marie-Claude Bibeau at the sixth GEF Assembly which is being held in Vietnam’s Da Nang city on June 27-28. Developing countries constantly face impacts of climate change, with women and children facing disproportionate challenges. Collaboration and partnerships between governments, global institutions, non-governmental and local organisations, as well as the private sector are key to moving forward on climate action. Therefore, Canada is committed to these efforts to empower the most at-risk communities to better adapt and mitigate the harmful impacts of a changing climate. Through the GEF, the country has … [Read more...] about Canada supports climate action in developing countries
Canada supports GEF to advance climate action in developing countries
Collaboration and partnerships between governments, global institutions, non-governmental and local organizations, as well as the private sector are key to moving forward on climate action. Canada is committed to these efforts to empower the most at-risk communities to better adapt and mitigate the harmful impacts of a changing climate.The 6th GEF Assembly is hosting by Vietnam's central Da Nang cityThe Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, on June 27th announced Canada’s pledge of USD228.79 million (for fiscal years 2018-2019 through 2022-2023) to the seventh replenishment of the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Canada, through the GEF, works with partners to tackle global environmental issues and to support sustainable development, including poverty reduction and gender equality. The GEF is the single-largest source of funding and a catalyst for action on the environment. It funds programs that have brought sustainable land … [Read more...] about Canada supports GEF to advance climate action in developing countries