Vulnerability to climate change and residents' adaptations in coastal areas of Soc Trang Province, Vietnam Online publication date: Wed, 29-Aug-2018
by Makoto Tamura; Kazuya Yasuhara; Kiyotake Ajima; Van Cong Trinh; Song Van Pham
International Journal of Global Warming (IJGW), Vol. 16, No. 1, 2018
Abstract: Many climate-sensitive areas and communities are insufficiently prepared for climate change induced natural disasters due to a mismatch of perceptions and the risks and economic limitations associated with these disasters. The Mekong Delta of Vietnam, which is home to a growing population that currently stands at 17.2 million people, has been experiencing more frequent and severe flooding, especially in Soc Trang Province. Historical and present-day images obtained using an uncrewed aerial vehicle and satellites showed rapid erosion of coastal areas and damage to infrastructure for flood control. A perception survey on more than a thousand residents conducted in 2014 showed that the adaptations pursued at the community level were limited by economic factors and education level. Finally, multiple strategies harmonised with local ecosystems and livelihoods were proposed to protect the area against climate change induced events.
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