This is due VACNE activity and coordinate with SIWI organize and the implementate in three provinces: Henan, Thai Binh, Vinh Long, this year. As the first project aims to: improve and create a community initiative, in response to climate change. So, the conference has attracted a large number of environmental activists, representatives of FAO, media agencies, industry representatives and local participation
Opening the seminar, Ms. Maria Salin, Counselor of the Embassy of Sweden, in charge of Development has expressed her pride is supported cooperative project between SIWI with VACNE right in the beginning to work in VietnamSouth; same time hope to expand cooperation and create more sustainable connection between SIWI and VACNE in the future.
After listening to the Dr.. Mats Eriksson introduced target and details projects; Dr. Nguyen Van Viet presented an introduction to the "Status of the impact of climate change and adaptation options in Vietnam", participants contribute their frank opinions and heart.
Confirmed the necessity of the project and agreed with the objectives set out, people say strategic needs associated with and response to climate change scenarios, to avoid duplication and waste. This is a small project, should take advantage of the results of research scientists, as well as local knowledge and long experience of the people to build real models, local matches. Program and through this cooperation not only gained the scientific method of assessing the impact of climate change based on a new approach ... but the local Vietnam draw lessons for community international response to climate change
The participants meet and exchange before the workshop
Dr..Nguyen Ngoc Sinh, president of VACNE opening Workshop
Dr Mats Eriksson, SIWI anoucing a welcome speech
Mrs.Maria Selin, Counsellor-Head of Development Cooperation, Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam
spelling a welcome speech
Chaired the workshop
The participants of the workshop
VACNE Office