Mekong Delta faces severe effects of climate change

The conference will tackle ideas and solutions for the area responsible for the majority of rice production in the country.

Over the past 20 years, several areas in Dong Thap Muoi and Tu giac Long Xuyen have been closed by flood embankments. In addition to the depletion of nutrients in the soil, the loss of natural resources has created the loss of livelihood for many people. The Mekong Delta region is home to 18 million people, contributing 18% of the nation's GDP, 90% of rice export turnover, 60% of the nation's total aquatic exports and 70% of fruit exports. Over recent years, the region has suffered severe consequences of climate change such as droughts, sea-water intrusion and landslides.