MỘT SỐ XU THẾ CƠ BẢN VÀ QUAN ĐIỂM CHIẾN LƯỢC PHÁT TRIỂN ĐỒNG BẰNG SÔNG CỬU LONG BỀN VỮNG, THÍCH ỨNG VỚI BIẾN ĐỔI KHÍ HẬU

Abstract

The Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam, with the population of approximately 20 million people, total area (excluding islands) of about 4 million hectares; of which about 2.60 million hectares are used for developing agriculture and aquaculture. The Mekong Delta is particularly important for the overall development of the country. However, in recent years, under the impacts of global warming Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has defined the Mekong Delta is one of the three most vulnerable plains due to climate change, sea level rise, and land subsidence. Especially, the impact of water resources exploitation of upper Mekong countries has been causing great challenges to the sustainable development of the region. Recognizing the nature and development trend of the Mekong Delta, new threats and challenges that helps to form scientific bases for development model and solution for the region in accordance with the evolution trend of the nature and time being is very important. This article presents assessments on the challenges and strategic viewpoints in regard to sustainable development and adaptation to climate change of the Mekong Delta.