Background:
Climate change poses significant challenges to biodiversity, agriculture, water resources, community health, and infrastructure, requiring global efforts to mitigate its impact and adapt to the changes occurring and anticipated.
Vietnam, with its extensive coastline, diverse ecosystems, and significant agricultural sector, is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change which is posing substantial threats to the livelihoods, food security, and overall well-being of its rural population.
In response to these challenges, there is a pressing need for effective climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies tailored to the specific context of Vietnam's rural areas.
Against this backdrop, ICRAF and Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry have joined forces to organize a conference focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation science and practices tailored to Vietnam's rural context. The conference will focus on the following topics: Climate change impacts on rural communities, scientific knowledge and best practices, capacity building and collaboration and community resilience.
Expected Outputs:
Raise Awareness: By bringing together experts, researchers, policymakers, and local practitioners, the conference would help raise awareness about the impacts of climate change on rural communities and the urgent need for action.
Share Scientific Insights: The conference would provide a forum for scientists and researchers to present the latest findings on climate change impacts, vulnerability assessments, and adaptation strategies specific to Vietnam's rural context.
Showcase Good Practices: Successful case studies and innovative approaches for climate change adaptation and mitigation in rural areas could be showcased during the conference, providing valuable lessons and inspiration for replication in other communities.
Foster Collaboration: The conference would facilitate networking and collaboration among stakeholders, fostering partnerships between government agencies, NGOs, academia, and local communities to enhance resilience and sustainability in rural areas.
Inform Policy Development: Insights generated from the conference could inform the development of evidence-based policies and strategies to mainstream climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts into national and local development plans.
Conference format:
The conference will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, paper presentations, poster presentation, workshops, and networking sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, share their research and experiences, and contribute to shaping the future of climate change learning and action in Vietnam. Depending on availability of technical facilities, some sessions will be organized in hybrid format (onsite and online).
Who is eligible?
