Assessment the Impact of Climate Change on Aquaculture/Fisheries Household Livelihood in the Lower Mekong Delta, Vietnam

This 2017 study by Nguyen Thi Hong Diep assesses the impact of climate change on aquaculture and fisheries households in Vietnam’s Lower Mekong Delta. It maps aquaculture changes, analyzes household livelihoods, and evaluates food security. The research finds rising temperatures and extreme weather affecting productivity, while aquaculture shows economic potential despite challenges like disease and market instability. It recommends policy support and climate-resilient strategies to sustain household incomes. It has been presented during the Forum on Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in the Mekong Sub-Region towards Food Security.

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Title Assessment the Impact of Climate Change on Aquaculture/Fisheries Household Livelihood in the Lower Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Description This 2017 study by Nguyen Thi Hong Diep assesses the impact of climate change on aquaculture and fisheries households in Vietnam’s Lower Mekong Delta. It maps aquaculture changes, analyzes household livelihoods, and evaluates food security. The research finds rising temperatures and extreme weather affecting productivity, while aquaculture shows economic potential despite challenges like disease and market instability. It recommends policy support and climate-resilient strategies to sustain household incomes. It has been presented during the Forum on Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in the Mekong Sub-Region towards Food Security.
Agroecology Category
  • Economy and income
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate
Agroecology Keyword
  • Income
  • Food security
  • Biodiversity
  • Adaptation to climate change
  • Climate change
  • Drought
Contributing organisations CTU, SEARCA
Author Nguyen Thi Hong Diep
Year 2017
Type of document Presentation
Language English
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Country Vietnam
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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