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After 7 years of implementation, the Mekong Delta Climate Change Adaptation Project (MCRP) has officially closed, leaving many important marks in terms of regional coordination, innovation and institutional capacity strengthening. Not only stopping at technical solutions, the project also contributes to promoting sustainable development thinking and long-term adaptation for the nine dragons land - the area most severely affected by climate change in Vietnam. Download Domestic and international delegates exchange at the Conference - Photo: VGP/LS7 years of companionship for an adaptive and prosperous Mekong Delta January 23, in City. Can Tho, the final workshop of the Project Adaptation to climate change in the Mekong Delta (MCRP) organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in collaboration with the German International Cooperation Organization (GIZ) has officially closed the 7-year journey of implementation. The MCRP project is co-funded by the Governments of Germany, Switzerland and Vietnam, and has been implemented by GIZ in collaboration with Vietnamese partners since 2019. In the context of the Mekong Delta (Mekong Delta) is increasingly seriously affected by climate change, flooding, coastal erosion and rapid urbanization, lack of planning, the project has accompanied localities to enhance long-term resilience and adaptation. With the theme Adaptation Journey: Joining hands for a prosperous Mekong Delta, the summary workshop emphasized the role of regional coordination - industry linkage, applying innovative solutions and building close partnerships. Through that, the project contributes to improving the living environment, peoples livelihoods and enhancing the socio-economic development potential of the entire region. From engineering to changing management thinking. Speaking at the Workshop, Mr. Nguyen Van Tien, Deputy Director of the Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment) emphasized: MCRP is not just a technical support project, but a responsible companion journey to protect the Mekong Delta against challenges. The increasingly harsh reality of natural disasters and climate change. One of the important milestones of the project is the Coastal Monitoring System (CMS) - the first time Vietnam has a modern, synchronous coastline monitoring system on a large scale. CMS is considered the key to help natural disaster prevention and control agencies move from a passive state to a proactive state in monitoring, warning and managing coastal erosion. In addition, the salinity prevention sluice model in Ca Mau has been successfully tested and recognized by local authorities. Not only does it help reduce land loss, the model also contributes to changing peoples habits, from temporary dam measures to approaching smarter, more sustainable solutions to prevent salinity. Download Delegates visit models and solutions to adapt to climate change - Photo: VGP/LSAdaptation to flooding and climate changeIn the context of urban flooding caused by high tides and heavy rains becoming increasingly complex, especially in small urban areas in the Mekong Delta, MCRP has focused on researching and introducing drainage solutions suitable for low terrain conditions, sensitive to water sources. These solutions not only help solve technical problems, but also provide models. practical model that local authorities can immediately apply in practice, ensuring a stable life for urban residents, while not destroying the natural structure. This is considered an important step forward in adaptive urban development thinking, instead of pursuing hard, expensive and unsustainable solutions. Institutional breakthrough and regional coordination - the foundation for long-term adaptation Another important highlight of the project is to contribute to completing the legal corridor and improving physical capacity. mechanism. The development and promulgation of the Governments Decree and related instructions on this issue is considered a major breakthrough, helping to free up resources from international aid in emergency situations. This mechanism plays a key role in supporting people to minimize damage and shorten recovery time after natural disasters - a vital issue for areas frequently affected by climate change such as the Mekong Delta. Through support for policy development and implementation, MCRP has contributed to transforming development thinking from a fragmented approach based on administrative boundaries to a common vision for the entire region, laying the foundation for long-term climate change adaptation coordination mechanisms. Innovation to protect livelihoods and promote growth The MCRP project has introduced many innovative technological solutions in water and coastal management, helping communities proactively adapt to climate impacts, while maintaining production and improving income. Specifically, 21 automatic water monitoring stations were set up, providing real-time data, contributing to protecting 281,521 hectares of agricultural land from the risk of saltwater intrusion. Thereby, the project contributes to protecting agricultural and aquaculture livelihoods - an important economic foundation of the Mekong Delta. Strengthening the early warning system and data sharing has helped local authorities and people respond more effectively to fluctuations in water resources, reducing water pollution.understand the damage and improve long-term productivity.Climate-resilient urban areas: Putting people at the centerCities are identified as important growth drivers of the Mekong Delta, but they are also vulnerable to flood risks. MCRP has introduced urban solutions to adapt to climate change in a way that both reduces risks and promotes inclusive growth. Accordingly, 8 sustainable urban drainage models (SUDS) were piloted, helping 133,400 people benefit through reducing flooding, protecting homes, infrastructure and local busines
