The State Audit of Viet Nam acts to adapt to climate change
01/09/2024
(sav.gov.vn) - Climate change is the most serious challenge facing humanity and has a profound impact on the sustainable development process of all countries around the world. Viet Nam is one of the countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, due to its geographical location in the tropical belt and its rapid industrialization. The climate change and sea-level rise scenarios for Viet Nam by 2050 indicate that if sea levels rise by 1 meter, 38.9% of the Mekong Delta, 16.8% of the Red River Delta, 17.8% of Ho Chi Minh City, 11.05% of coastal provinces, and many island clusters will be submerged. Additionally, about 10-12% of the Vietnamese population will be directly affected, with losses amounting to approximately 10% of GDP. This fact threatens Viet Nam's efforts for economic growth, poverty alleviation, environmental protection, and sustainable development.