Climate change impacts in Vietnam
Climate change impacts in Veitnam - what the IPCC 4th Assessment Report has found:
- Observed changes in extreme events and severe climate anomalies: Increased occurrence of extreme rains causing flash floods [10.2.3].
- In the Mekong delta more than 1 million people will be directly affected by 2050 from risk through coastal erosion and land loss, primarily as a result of the decreased sediment delivery by the rivers, but also through the accentuated rates of sea-level rise [Box 6.3].
WWF work
What WWF is doing on the ground in Vietnam to protect against climate change: WWF-Thailand has drafted a vulnerability assessment proposal for the Greater Mekong River basin and is currently working with local stakeholders and governments on integrating adaptation strategies in the region.
Aerial view of the Mekong Delta, southern Vietnam.
