Toward integrated disaster risk management in Vietnam (Vol. 1 of 2) : recommendations based on the drought and saltwater intrusion crisis and the case for investing in longer-term resilience - overview (English)

Vietnam is one of the most hazard-prone countries in the East Asia and Pacific region, with droughts, severe storms, and flooding causing substantial economic and human losses. Climate change is projected to increase the impact of disasters, especially the timing, frequency, severity, and intensity of hydro-meteorological events. Vietnam’s 2015–2016 drought and associated saltwater intrusion (SWI) offer a preview of what could become the new normal...

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Baca,Abigail C.;

Nguyen,Dzung Huy;

Srivastava,Jitendra P.;

Hanumappa,Mamatha;

Wilderspin,Ian Furniss;

Chinh,Ngo Cong;

Kerblat,Yann;

Chia,Brendan Ming Hui;
Document Date
2017/10/13
Document Type
Working Paper
Report Number
120444
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
2 (See all volumes)
Country
Viet Nam,
Region
East Asia and Pacific,
Disclosure Date
2017/10/24
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
recommendations based on the drought and saltwater intrusion crisis and the case for investing in longer-term resilience - overview
Keywords
drought

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Baca,Abigail C.; Nguyen,Dzung Huy; Srivastava,Jitendra P.; Hanumappa,Mamatha; Wilderspin,Ian Furniss; Chinh,Ngo Cong; Kerblat,Yann; Chia,Brendan Ming Hui.

Toward integrated disaster risk management in Vietnam (Vol. 1 of 2) : recommendations based on the drought and saltwater intrusion crisis and the case for investing in longer-term resilience - overview (English). Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/761091508230982951

Toward integrated disaster risk management in Vietnam (Vol. 1 of 2) : recommendations based on the drought and saltwater intrusion crisis and the case for investing in longer-term resilience - overview (English)

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