A workshop was held in the central province of Quang Nam on March 25 toreview the implementation of the project Land Use and Climate ChangeInteractions (LUCCI) in the Vu Gia-Thu Bon basin.
Participantselaborated on their survey, data collection and studies in the basinin recent times. They also stressed the reason for using climate modelsto reduce the impact of climate change on socio-economic development andenvironmental protection.
Researchers proposed strategies forsustainable land use and water resources management in the basin. Theyalso introduced several scenarios and trends in climate change from nowto 2020, and even 2050. Dr Lars Ribbe, director of the project,said it aims to build strategies to manage land and water resources inthe area.
Launched in July 2010, the LUCCI project is funded byGermany’s Ministry of Education and Research. Several universities andresearch institutes in and outside the country are involved in thefive-year project.-VNA
Participantselaborated on their survey, data collection and studies in the basinin recent times. They also stressed the reason for using climate modelsto reduce the impact of climate change on socio-economic development andenvironmental protection.
Researchers proposed strategies forsustainable land use and water resources management in the basin. Theyalso introduced several scenarios and trends in climate change from nowto 2020, and even 2050. Dr Lars Ribbe, director of the project,said it aims to build strategies to manage land and water resources inthe area.
Launched in July 2010, the LUCCI project is funded byGermany’s Ministry of Education and Research. Several universities andresearch institutes in and outside the country are involved in thefive-year project.-VNA
