Climate change project launched in Long An
The US Agency for International Development (USAID), the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the southern province of Long An kicked off a climate change project on February 26.
The “Vietnam Forest and Delta” project attains Vietnam’s goal for sustainable development, low carbon emissions and adaptation to climate change by improving land-use planning and forest and natural resources management.
Furthermore, it will mobilise communities into developing action plans for climate change adaptation.
The US$ 4.12 million project, mostly funded by the US financial, will enhance local people’s livelihoods and resilience in the districts of Can Duoc and Tan Thanh districts.
USAID Vietnam Mission Director Joakim Baker said that the project will support the local authorities, people and enterprises in adapting their businesses and production to climate change as well as dealing with flooding and the rising sea level.