The conference provided a good opportunity for environmentalists from Vietnam, Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, Australia and India to share knowledge, information, technologies and scientific research on hydrology and water resources in the global context of climate change.

The event also aimed to boost scientific cooperation in hydrology and water resources and contribute opinions on the major topics for the 2008-2013 period, put forward by the International Hydrological Programme.

In his speech, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Nguyen Thai Lai, said that as host country, Vietnam will take initiatives and contribute to the APHW’s joint efforts to cope with climate change.

Participants discussed issues on climate change and hydrology, the impact of climate change on water sources and adaptation measures, integrated water resources management, disaster risk reduction and climate change.

The two-day conference was held by the Scientific Institute of Hydrometeorology and the Environment in collaboration with the National Committee for the International Hydrological Programme and the APHW.