The worst drought ever recorded in Vietnam has prompted the government and the public to brainstorm strategies on using water sources intelligently for food security and poverty reduction.
Measures to ensure cross-border water resources security and adapt to climate change were discussed at the fifth international workshop and exhibition on water in Hanoi on October 3.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has promulgated an action plan with the aim of promoting cooperation, sharing and monitoring trans-boundary water resources from now to 2020.
Themed “Water partnership for sustainable development”, the 6th Vietnam International Water Week was a good opportunity for enterprises to show their commitment to protecting water resource.
The Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang announced on April 9 that the upcoming Dutch-invested Blue Dragon project on human resources training for water resource management is crucial to the locality.