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Evolving pathways towards water security in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta: An adaptive management perspective.

Thong Anh Tran, Dung Duc Tran, Oc Van Vo, Van Huynh Thanh Pham, Hieu Van Tran, Ming Li Yong, Phu Viet Le, Phu Thanh Dang

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8 authors.

Thong Anh TranFenner School of Environment and Society, College of Science, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia. thong.tran@anu.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9779-713X
Dung Duc TranNational Institute of Education, Earth Observatory of Singapore and Asian School of the Environment, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.
Oc Van VoClimate Change Institute, An Giang University, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, Vietnam.
Van Huynh Thanh PhamFaculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, An Giang University, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, Vietnam.
Hieu Van TranFaculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, An Giang University, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, Vietnam.
Ming Li YongResearch Program, East-West Centre, Honolulu, HI, USA.
Phu Viet LeFulbright School of Public Policy and Management, Fulbright University Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Phu Thanh DangClimate Change Institute, An Giang University, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, Vietnam.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The interplay of climate change, upstream hydropower development, and local water engineering interventions for agricultural production contributes substantially to the transformation of waterscapes and water scarcity in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta. This paper aims to examine how these dynamics are linked to the paradigm shift in water management in An Giang and Ben Tre, the two ecologically distinct provinces that face serious water scarcity in the delta. We used the adaptive management concept to examine how state-led policy directions from food security towards water security enable change in water management that gives priority to water retention. While policy learning is evident, questions remain about how this ad-hoc solution could help address the presently acute water scarcity and water security over the long term. The paper advocates achieving water security should focus not only on diplomatic interventions into upstream climate-development complexities but also local water-livelihood politics.

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Conservation of Natural ResourcesConservation of Water ResourcesWater SupplyAgricultureClimate ChangeRiversVietnamAdaptive managementClimate changeSaltwater intrusionVietnamese Mekong DeltaWater scarcityWater security

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PMID38951461
PMCPMC11780020

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