INTEGRATED REGIONAL MASTER PLAN

Tackling the impact of flooding and drought in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

CHALLENGE:

The Mekong Delta is highly vulnerable to seasonal flooding and droughts. So water and water resource management are central to our Integrated Regional Master Plan, funded by the World Bank.

SOLUTION:

§Created decision support toolkit enabling visualised information for stakeholders §Provided sophisticated database and digital tools, like hydro-hydraulic monitoring

RESULT:

§Integrated plan to 2050 helps Vietnam make climate-smart policy choices §Balances needs of agriculture, industry, transportation, and renewable energy §Promotes water quality for aquaculture, and drinking water and sanitation for all