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Peer-reviewed Article
In Climate
Author:
Kim
Lavane
Gowhar
Meraj
Tran Gia
Han
Luong Hong Boi
Ngan
Bui Thi Bich
Lien
Tran Van
Ty
Nguyen Truong
Thanh
Nigel K.
Downes
Nguyen Dinh Giang
Nam
Huynh Vuong Thu
Minh
Suraj Kumar
Singh
Shruti
Kanga

In contrast to other natural disasters, droughts may develop gradually and last for extended periods of time. TheWorld Meteorological Organization advises using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) for the early identification of drought and understanding of its characteristics over various geographical areas. In this study, we use long-term...

Peer-reviewed Article
In Water Supply
Author:
Nguyen Van
Xuan
Nguyen Ngoc Long
Giang
Tran Van
Ty
Nigel K.
Downes
Nguyen Dinh Giang
Nam
Nguyen Vo Chau
Ngan
Lam Van
Thinh
Dinh Van
Duy
Ram
Avtar
Huynh Vuong Thu
Minh

This paper examines the impact of the dike systems on river flows in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta (VMD). The study combined a hydrological
change index method and the Mann–Kendall test to assess the temporal dynamics of both discharge and water levels along the main rivers of
the VMD. Results highlight that the system of rivers and canals helps...

Peer-reviewed Article
In Land
Author:
Tran Van
Ty
Kim
Lavane
Phan Chi
Nguyen
Nigel K.
Downes
Nguyen Dinh Giang
Nam
Huynh Vuong Thu
Minh

Agriculture in the Global South is innately susceptible to climatic variability and change.
In many arid and semi-mountainous regions of the developing world, drought is regularly cited as
a significant threat to agricultural systems. The objective of this study is to assess the impacts of
climate change on drought and land use and land cover...

Peer-reviewed Article
In Hydrology
Author:
Huynh Vuong Thu
Minh
Tran Van
Ty
Dinh Van
Duy
Tran Gia
Han
Kim
Lavane
Ram
Avtar

Globally, hydrometeorological hazards have large impacts to agriculture output, as well as
human well-being. With climate change derived increasing frequency of extreme weather conditions,
the situation has becoming more severe. This study strives to evaluate both dry and wet conditions
in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta (VMD), also known as the...

Research Report

The objective of this Guideline is to provide a systems approach to sustainable consumption and production (SCP) in the seafood sector in Vietnam that considers all stages of the production chain. SCP is conceived as a crucial framework for achieving the social and economic benefits, and minimizing the environmental burden, of Vietnam’s seafood...

Technical Report

The Guidelines for Resource efficiency and cleaner production in Vietnam's Pangasius processing sector were developed within the framework of technical assistance of SWITCH-Asia provided to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, through the Programme of Sustainable Production and Consumption (SCP Facility), which is funded by the European...

Discussion Paper
Author:
Thuy Chung
KIEU-LE
Van-Hieu
PHAM
Tran Nguyen Sang
TRUONG
Emilie
STRADY
Phuoc-Dan
NGUYEN

The report assesses the current status of microplastic monitoring facilities available in Vietnam. Concern over microplastic pollution in the environment is growing worldwide. The body of related global research continues to rise, along with the diversity in methodologies, results and equipment. Building a picture of the state of facilities and...

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Peer-reviewed Article
In Water
Author:
Huynh Vuong Thu
Minh
Kim
Lavane
Tran Van
Ty
Nigel K.
Downes
Tran Thi Kim
Hong

The Mekong delta is Vietnam’s premier rice growing region, forming the livelihood basis
for millions of farmers. At the same time, the region is facing various challenges, ranging from extreme
weather events, saline water intrusion, and other anthropogenic pressures. This study examines
how saline water intrusion and drought have affected rice...

Peer-reviewed Article
In Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
Author:
Huynh Vuong Thu
Minh
Tran Van
Ty
Ram
Avtar
Kieu Ngoc
Le
Nguyen Vo Chau
Ngan
Luong Huy
Khanh
Nguyen Cong
Nguyen
Nigel K.
Downes

As the backbone of Vietnam’s economy, the country has recently established a number of policies for promoting and investing in smart agriculture in the Mekong Delta, the country’s largest agricultural hub, to foster overall socio-economic development. However, water remains a critical constraint for crop production, with progress being hindered by...

Peer-reviewed Article
In Journal of Climate Change
Author:
Nguyen Dinh Giang
Nam
Le Nhu
Y
Lam Van
Thinh
Huynh Vuong Thu
Minh
Nguyen Vo Chau
Ngan

The water balance in six selected crops (mung beans, tomatoes, maize, cassava, yam, and sweet potatoes) was determined at the field block scale in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta for two agricultural growing areas. A novel approach for the calculation of water balance was employed, which combined the reference crop evapotranspiration (ETo), derived...