Conference discusses urban planning to tackle flood
A national conference on urban planning in response to flood and climate change was held in Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on October 27.
Illustrative photo (Source: VNA)Discussion revolved around future flood risks, outstanding problems in flood prevention and urban building’s trends in the Mekong Delta, where 70 percent of land area would be submerged if the sea level rises by one metre.
Can Tho and Ho Chi Minh City shared their lessons in carrying out flood control projects.
The Institute for Social and Environmental Transition (ISET) – International Vietnam and the Can Tho People’s Committee co-organised the conference, which brought together participants from State and local agencies, universities, research institutes, and non-governmental organisations.
There are 161 cities in the Mekong Delta region. They are located along main river systems, thus facing high risks under the impact of climate change.-VNA
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