Climate change adaptation experience shared in Da Nang
Members of the Asian Farmers’ Group for Cooperation (AFGC) shared new production models that are adapted to the effects of climate change during its 19th annual conference held in the central city of Da Nang from March 20-21.
Chairman of the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance Nguyen Ngoc Bao (standing) addresses the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – Members of the Asian Farmers’Group for Cooperation (AFGC) shared new production models that are adapted tothe effects of climate change during its 19th annual conference held in thecentral city of Da Nang from March 20-21.
Head of the National Cooperative Union of India Ved PrakashSetia said the Indian government issued a seven-point strategy in a bid todouble farmers’ incomes by 2020.
He cited the zero budget national farming model in thesouthern state of Andhra Pradesh as an example, saying that it uses cow patsand urine to enrich soil in cultivation, instead of harmful chemicalfertilisers and pesticides.
Head of the Cooperative Federation of Thailand PoramateIntarachumnum said Thailand has been hard hit by the impacts of climate change,such as flooding and drought, causing it to launch an action plan to mitigategreen house emissions and produce technology to create artificial rains.
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra launched the “OneTown, One Product” (OTOP) programme tosupport products that are produced and sold in localities, which is nowunderway in over 7,000 Thai villages, he said, adding that OTOP products wereworth 4.88 million USD in 2017.
Vice Executive Chairman of the Republic of Korea’s NationalAgricultural Cooperative Federation (NACF) Lee Jea-sik said NACF has set up adisaster response fund; provided free agricultural materials, pesticides, andseedlings for re-cultivation; as well as encouraged the purchase of cropinsurance and the switch to crops adapted to subtropical climate.
Head of the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance’s Department ofInternational Cooperation, Pham Thi Hong Yen, said the alliance has adoptedmeasures to deal with climate change challenges such as ensuring food and waterresource security, sustainably protecting and developing forests, enhancingbiodiversity preservation, and improving inter-sectoral coordination in theeffort.
She forecast that the winter-spring and summer-autumn ricecrop, and coffee and cassava output will decrease by 2050. In particular, amajority of the Red River Delta and the Mekong Delta will be underwater due torising sea levels, thus hurting aquaculture. –VNA
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang has developed new agricultural production models that provide farmers with a reliable income to cope with climate change in its eastern districts and Go Cong town.
Vietnam has called on countries around the world to raise the spirit of cooperation and harmonise their own interests with international concerns in coping with climate change.
Ecosystem-based solutions are vitally important for the Mekong Delta to adapt to climate change in the decades to come, speakers said at a seminar held in Can Tho over the weekend.
A conference to review and share effective models on livelihood and climate change response for the poor and ethnic minority groups in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh was held in the province on December 18.
Members of the Asian Farmers’ Group for Cooperation (AFGC) gathered at their 19th annual meeting in Da Nang city on March 20 to share experience in dealing with challenges from climate change facing farmers across Asia.
Mariam Sherman, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, said the World Bank remains committed to working with the Vietnamese government to develop the next phase of climate resilience and transformation for the Mekong Delta.
Under the directive, the PM instructed relevant agencies to regularly inspect, supervise and proactively implement disaster prevention, response and rescue measures in line with their assigned roles and mandates, ensuring readiness, avoiding passivity or delays, and maintaining operational continuity amid ongoing political and administrative restructuring at levels.
According to Dr. Vu Anh Tuan, Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Space Centre and head of the project, this is the first study in Vietnam to simultaneously employ Sentinel-2 satellite data, advanced machine learning algorithms, and the Google Earth Engine (GEE) cloud computing platform to model and monitor key seawater quality parameters.
The Deposit Return System is seen as a potential instrument for effectively advancing Vietnam’s vision of a circular economy, as outlined in Article 142 of the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection.
The figures were highlighted in a Pre-Feasibility Study on a DRS tailored for single-use beverage packaging in Vietnam, conducted by Eunomia Research & Consulting.
Young people should not view AI as salvation but rather as a tool under human control. Young creators should focus on learning and accumulating practical knowledge, using AI as a tool to carry out artistic projects in the most effective and cost-efficient manner.
Saigon Hi-Tech Park’s ambitious 50% renewable energy goal far exceeds the city’s 15% target, positioning the park as a trailblazing “living lab” for sustainable energy solutions.
Vietnam's economic losses from natural disasters are estimated to account for 1 to 1.5% of GDP annually - a steep price that will continue to rise unless the country takes strong action.
Wutip, the first storm in the East Sea so far this year, has wreaked havoc across central Vietnam, claiming lives, displacing residents, and causing widespread damage to houses, crops, and infrastructure, the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control reported as of 6:30 pm on June 13.
The tremor occurred at 7:39:46 am (Hanoi time), with the epicentre located at latitude 14.924°N and longitude 108.236°E, at a depth of approximately 8.1 kilometres. The natural disaster risk level was classified as 0 – the lowest on the scale.
Addressing a session on “Accelerating Financing for Resilience: Tailored Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction,” Deputy Minister Hiep emphasised Vietnam's proposal in building sustainable financing in response to natural disasters, which aligns with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction's goals.
Vietnam has demonstrated its strong commitments by participating in global sustainable development forums, signing multiple free trade agreements, and attracting support from international partners for the implementation of the SDGs.
The fight against plastic pollution could not succeed through isolated efforts, but it must be a collective endeavour involving the entire political system, businesses, citizens, and the international community, said Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy.
Lang Son Global Geopark, with its outstanding geological values, cultural heritage, and unique natural landscapes, represents a valuable addition to UNESCO’s global geoparks system.
In 2019, Quang Ninh became one of the first localities in Vietnam to launch a province-wide campaign against plastic waste, mobilising the participation of the political system, the business sector, and the general public. Other localities—such as Hai Phong, Da Nang, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City—have also effectively implemented waste-sorting initiatives at source, along with models for plastic-free markets and urban areas.
This year’s World Oceans Day on June 8 is themed 'Wonderful Oceans: Sustaining What Sustains Us', while World Environment Day is on June 5 with the theme: 'Beat Plastic Pollution'.
According to Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment Le Huu Toan, a fire prevention and control plan has been in place since the dry season began, including round-the-clock patrols and rapid-response teams to snuff out fires before they could spread.
Renowned artists including Ha Anh Tuan, Den Vau, and Phan Manh Quynh, along with many directors and attendees, took part in planting hundreds of rare tree species such as mun (Diospyros mun) and cho chi (Parashorea chinensis) in the Thung Bong area of the Cuc Phuong National Park, contributing to forest ecosystem restoration.
Chairman of the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance Nguyen Ngoc Bao (standing) addresses the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
