Yes, hydro power is good. But for whom?
Delve into the consequences of hydropower in Vietnam. Marcel Marchand explores the delicate balance between alternate energy and its impact…
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Climate change and dams force older residents to leave the Mekong Delta
Drought, falling river levels and seawater intrusion are eroding livelihoods on the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, forcing many older residents…
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Tuning to the heartbeat of delta
These are those moments of leaving the hotel lobby through a revolving door, and diving into the city's…
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The Source of Life
Freshwater ecosystems are essential to humanity. But these biodiversity hotspots are now among the most threatened on Earth. It'…
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“We were happy to live near the river…till the house started tilting”
Riverbank erosion causes severe damage to the affected communities in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. Vuong Kha Tu shares an…
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Small-scale solutions to riverbank erosion
On Son Island, located in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region, erosion is a major problem. While the government tries to…
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To alleviate the pain behind the lush Mekong Delta
The Mekong Delta in Vietnam is a fascinating region with lush landscapes and unique river life. But it is threatened…
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Dutch consultancy helps Mekong Delta farmers switch to sustainable agriculture
Resource-intensive practices made farming environmentally and financially unsustainable for rice farmers of the Mekong Delta. With a blend of varied…
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A testimony of water challenges in south-east Asia
Urban growth, temperature rise and melting glaciers threaten river deltas around the world. South-east Asia – from India to China – in…
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Living at the crossroads of political ecology
Water challenges are embedded in a political and ecological context, a fact often underestimated in our technocratic institutions and societies.…
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Introducing a new regional plan for the Mekong Delta
Vietnam’s most southerly region – the Mekong Delta – is highly strategic. This region, home to 17 million inhabitants, contains a…
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Mekong's women and water
Can Tho is the heart of Vietnam’s Mekong delta. Researcher Ly Quoc Dang crisscrossed the city to see how…
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