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Potential impacts of sea level rise on mangroves in Ca Mau Cape, south Vietnam: An application of remote sensing techniques for assessment
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
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| Author | Dam, T. Van Thi, Van Tran Koedam, Nico |
| Copyright Year | 2011 |
| Abstract | In Vietnam, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment reported that projected sea level is expected to rise about 30cm and 75cm respectively in 2050 and 2100 (MONRE, 2009). In a comparative analysis, the World Bank concluded that Vietnam ranks among the top 5 countries that will experience the adverse impacts of sea level rise (Susmita et al., 2007). Being aware of climate change impacts, especially sea level rise, the Government of Vietnam approved a ‘National target program to respond to climate change’ (NTP) (NTP, 2008). One of the strategic objectives of the NTP is to assess climate change impacts on sectors and regions in specific periods and to develop feasible action plans to efficiently respond to climate change in the short-term and long-term to ensure sustainable development of Vietnam. Within the context of sea level rise due to climate change, Ca Mau cape is considered as the most vulnerable place in Vietnam. In order to assist the province in the development of their action plan to respond to climate change, this study will play an important role in attempts to provide scientific implications and appropriate solutions for integrating climate change issues into the action plan toward sustainable development. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.vliz.be/imisdocs/publications/218912.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
