Climate change threatens Vietnam imminently
Friday, June 28, 2019
Subject
Impact of climate change on Vietnam's agriculture.
Significance
The agriculture sector accounts for some 40% of employment in Vietnam and around 15% of its annual export earnings. Meanwhile, the country is experiencing more extreme weather events.
Impacts
- Critical river dykes and canal banks will erode faster than anticipated, especially in the south.
- As water-processing plants fail to contend with increasing salt intrusions, contamination levels in food will increase.
- Crop diversification could reduce Vietnam’s carbon footprint, with more diversified farms acting as carbon sinks.
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