Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for Sea Port Operations in Vietnam. Case study of sea level rise in the Mekong Delta

Abstract

Rising sea levels are an increasingly dangerous threat and are receiving attention from countries in their journey to find appropriate adaptation methods. Although we still have time before the situation gets worse, establishing an adaptation approach remains a concern for many countries. Rising sea levels threaten many areas, but in this study, their impacts on port operations will be considered more carefully. The specific effects of this problem on port operations will be carefully introduced, and slightly expanded to provide a suitable vision for the topic. After enough necessary data and information are collected, an adaptation framework and adaptation actions will be planned to suit the Mekong Delta region, in Vietnam. The author chose a qualitative research method to conduct this study. All second data in the study were screened and determined using a systematic evaluation method. Coordinate with the Benchmarking method to make the sea level rise situation of both the Netherlands and Vietnam clearer in some aspects. Next, the author chose a semi-structured interview method to better understand the real problem in the Mekong Delta region, ready for establishing adaptation ideas. The initiatives in the adaptation chapter are based on theoretical analysis and analysis of actual data from experts invited to be interviewed. The output of the study has established an adaptation framework suitable for the Mekong Delta region in the context of sea level rise. At the same time, establish adaptive actions that can be considered in the future when short-term projects officially start. This study has a lot of valuable information that can be highly referenced for future research. The balance between theory and practice has been planned to ensure maximum validity in this article.