Monthly Archives: June 2017

The Dutch have solutions to rising seas

Posted on June 28, 2017 by UCR-CoP

In the waterlogged Netherlands, climate change is considered neither a hypothetical nor a drag on the economy. Instead, it’s an opportunity.

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Mekong Delta city strives to increase resilience capacity

Posted on June 28, 2017 by UCR-CoP

As a centre of the Mekong Delta, Can Tho is expected to pioneer in the enhancement of urban resilience in Vietnam, heard a workshop held in the city on June 27. Can Tho became a member of the US Rockefeller … Continue reading →

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Stories from seven years of pioneering climate change resilience building in Vietnam

Posted on June 23, 2017 by UCR-CoP

It is becoming more and more obvious to urban dwellers in Vietnam, especially during the last ten years, that they are facing ever-increasing risks from the impacts of climate change. Vulnerability to climate change is not merely a matter of … Continue reading →

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Building Resilience Through Community Engagement

Posted on June 19, 2017 by UCR-CoP

Rapid urbanization coupled with the threats of climate change is perfectly exemplified in Central Vietnam and especially in the city of Da Nang, where the annual population growth rate is 3.48%. The local economy is also growing rapidly, and with … Continue reading →

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