Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to Assess Climate and Land Use Changes Impacts on Hydrological Responses and Sediment Yield in the Upper Ma River Basin, Northwestern Vietnam for future Land Use Planning and Sustainable Water Management

The study by Dr. Ngo Thanh Son assesses the impacts of land use and climate change on water resources and sediment transport in the Upper Ma River Basin in northwestern Vietnam. Using GIS, remote sensing, and the SWAT model, the research shows that between 1994 and 2015, rapid land use change—especially deforestation and agricultural expansion—significantly affected hydrological processes and increased sediment yield. Climate change also influenced hydrological components, though less than land use changes. The study offers projections up to 2050 and recommends integrated land and water management strategies to promote sustainable agriculture and watershed conservation.