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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kathryn A. Powlen, Saira Haider, Kyle W. Davis, Nina Burkardt, Sachin Shah, Stephanie S. Romanach, Matthew E. Andersen
Summary: This study demonstrates the connection between climate change, groundwater availability, and social vulnerability in the Mekong River Delta region. By linking a numerical groundwater model with land cover and socioeconomic data, the study assesses the risk of groundwater scarcity and evaluates adaptive capacity. Understanding the impact of groundwater availability changes on local populations can help water managers plan for a more resilient future.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dung Duc Tran, Edward Park, Huynh Thi Ngoc Tuoi, Nguyen Duc Thien, Vo Hong Tu, Pham Thi Anh Ngoc, Can Thu Van, Pham Kim Long, Huu Loc Ho, Chau Nguyen Xuan Quang
Summary: This paper assesses the livelihood vulnerability and adaptive capacity of rice-based farmers in the lower Vietnamese Mekong Delta (VMD) under the impact of climate change and environmental pressures. The study found that both study areas are vulnerable to climate change and environmental pressures, with the coastal province facing greater threats. Farmers have responded to these changes by increasing production inputs and transforming cropping patterns, but their livelihoods remain unsustainable under climate change.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tien D. N. Ho, John K. M. Kuwornu, Takuji W. Tsusaka, Loc T. Nguyen, Avishek Datta
Summary: This study assessed the livelihood vulnerability of rice farming households in the Mekong delta region of Vietnam and found that households were vulnerable in terms of social network, livelihood strategies, natural disaster and climate variability, and food security. Tien Giang province was identified as the most vulnerable to climate change and variability.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Kai Wan Yuen, Tang Thi Hanh, Vu Duong Quynh, Adam D. Switzer, Paul Teng, Janice Ser Huay Lee
Summary: Vietnam is a major rice producer, with much of the rice grown in the Red River Delta and the Mekong River Delta. These productive regions are vulnerable to natural hazards and human-induced environmental changes. By using a systems-thinking approach, researchers aim to understand the interactions between anthropogenic land-use and natural hazards, in order to address environmental challenges more effectively.
NATURAL HAZARDS AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
J. Joyson Joe Jeevamani, P. Priya, J. Amali Infantina, K. R. Abhilash, Durga Prasad Behera, V. Deepak Samuel, R. Soundararajan, R. Purvaja, R. Ramesh
Summary: This study focuses on exploring the livelihood and vulnerability status of marine fishing spatial units in the Sindhudurg Coastal and Marine Ecosystem area, west coast of India, finding that the majority of spatial units face severe vulnerability. Appropriate interventions for climate change adaptation to achieve sustainable fisheries livelihood were proposed, including strategies aimed at reducing vulnerability and improving adaptive capacity of fishing communities.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Review
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Yuri V. Chaban, Jan Vosshenrich, Hayley Mckee, Suvai Gunasekaran, Maura J. Brown, Michael K. Atalay, Tobias Heye, Michael Markl, Sean A. Woolen, Orlando P. Simonetti, Kate Hanneman
Summary: The environmental impact of MRI is a growing concern due to its high electricity demand and contamination of water bodies with anthropogenic gadolinium. It is essential to address these challenges and prepare for climate change effects to improve the environmental sustainability of MRI. Strategies to reduce GHG emissions, minimize environmental impact, and develop adaption plans are discussed, emphasizing the co-benefits of these approaches. Continued research, technical development, and collaboration with industry partners are necessary to further reduce emissions and reliance on finite resources.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Elnaz Amirahmadi, Jan Moudry, Petr Konvalina, Stefan Josef Hortenhuber, Mohammad Ghorbani, Reinhard W. Neugschwandtner, Zhixiang Jiang, Theresa Krexner, Marek Kopecky
Summary: This study compares the environmental impacts of conventional and organic rice farming using life cycle assessment (LCA) and finds that, with a few exceptions, conventional rice production has higher environmental impacts than organic rice production.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Moslem Savari, Mohammad Shokati Amghani
Summary: The study found that farmers lack high levels of adaptation, further factor analysis revealed that they adopted different adaptation strategies such as self-control, active, and integrated strategies. Structural equation modeling showed that social, environmental, infrastructure, and economic factors have a significant positive impact on farmers' selection of adaptation strategies, while human-related factors have an insignificant impact on adopting the strategies.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abdimalik Ali Warsame, Ibrahim Abdukadir Sheik-Ali, Jama Mohamed, Samuel Asumadu Sarkodie
Summary: This study investigates the impact of renewable energy and institutional quality on environmental degradation in Somalia, finding that renewable energy and good institutional quality contribute to improved environmental quality, while population growth and economic development have negative effects on environmental quality.
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Savvas Papagiannidis, Davit Marikyan
Summary: This paper discusses the sustainability implications of information systems on the environment, focusing on four key areas related to technology acceptance. The authors suggest a need for more emphasis on the long-term impacts of information systems and propose recommendations for future research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Juan Alberto Gran Castro
Summary: In this article, the author provides a detailed description of the significant inequality in exposure and social vulnerability to flood risk in the context of El Colli, Mexico. The study examines how social vulnerability to climate change is shaped by the experiences of families living in socio-spatially segregated contexts. Through an ethnographic study and theoretical framework, the author highlights the importance of considering the structural causes of social vulnerability and promoting environmental justice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Serey Sok, Nyda Chhinh, Sanara Hor, Pheakdey Nguonphan
Summary: Climate change is causing increased vulnerability to floods and drought among farmers. The study found that between 1994 and 2018, frequent and extreme flood and drought events were the major climate hazards affecting rice production. Drought events tend to have a more severe impact on rice production, but both floods and droughts cause physical, economic, social, and environmental vulnerabilities.
Article
Forestry
Ahmad Maghrabi, Abdulelah Alyamani, Abdullah Addas
Summary: The study found that the per capita availability of green spaces in Jeddah is relatively low compared to international recommendations, but they play a crucial role in climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. Survey results showed that respondents highly valued the importance of green spaces in regulating temperature, reducing heat stress, and maintaining air quality.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hyunwoo Kang, Venkataramana Sridhar, Mohammed Mainuddin, Le Duc Trung
Summary: The study found that rice yield in the Lower Mekong River basin may increase due to elevated atmospheric CO2 concentration and increased precipitation, but significant decreases in rice yield could be expected in the Vietnam Central High Plain region. To prevent a major food crisis, expanding irrigation areas to compensate for the expected reduction in rice yields may be necessary. A framework combining hydrology and crop models is key for assessing climate change impacts on food production and developing adaptation strategies in the future.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Business
Fredrik N. G. Andersson, Susanne Arvidsson
Summary: The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the environmental sustainability strategies of firms in Sweden was studied. Results based on two surveys showed that most firms saw the pandemic as an opportunity to strengthen their strategies, but the economic downturn led to resource redirection away from sustainability. Firms adopting the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures were less likely to divert resources. These short-term findings indicate that the pandemic will not enhance firms' environmental sustainability practices in the future.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luan Hong Pham, Lien T. H. Pham, Thanh Duc Dang, Dung Duc Tran, Toan Quang Dinh
Summary: This study explores the possibility of using Sentinel-1 SAR data, OBIA, and machine learning for LULC classification in the coastal area of Vietnamese Mekong Delta. The results show that SAR data can capture seasonal patterns of different land uses and land cover changes, and supplementing Sentinel-1 data can improve classification accuracy, especially when combined with optical data. However, using Sentinel-1 data alone performs poorly, and the bias of optical data can compromise the classification accuracy of the integrated approach.
GEOCARTO INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Luan Dang Manh Hong Pham, Juan David Patino Guerra, Hong Quan Nguyen, Dorien Korbee, Duc Dung Tran, Loc Huu Ho, Quang Hung Do, Tang Luu, Timothy Gorman, Leon Hermans
Summary: The Vietnamese Mekong Delta is a complex socio-hydrological system where engineering has enhanced the dynamics of society and hydrology. This study reveals divergent livelihood strategies and suggests the need for alternative practices to adapt to future socio-hydrological changes.
HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ngo Ngoc Hoang Giang, Chau Nguyen Xuan Quang, Do Tan Long, Pham Dinh Ky, Nguyen Duc Vu, Dung Duc Tran
Summary: The water levels downstream of the Sai Gon and Dong Nai river in Southern Vietnam have significantly changed over the last three decades, leading to severe impacts on urban flooding and salinity intrusion. The study suggests that the rapid increase in water levels is strongly related to urbanization and the impacts of the dike polder system. Additionally, the operation of upstream reservoirs has contributed to significant water level changes.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Le Ngoc Anh, Dung Duc Tran, Nguyen Thong, Can Thu Van, Dang Hoa Vin, Nguyen Hai Au, Edward Park
Summary: Recent riverbed sand mining activities have significantly altered estuarine morphology and sedimentation patterns in Southeast Asian deltas. The Soai Rap Estuary in Southern Vietnam is one of the most intensively mined areas in the region. This study used hydrodynamic modeling to investigate the effects of intensive riverbed mining on the estuarine morphology and sediment dynamics. The results showed that dredging activities substantially changed the hydraulic regimes, morphological patterns, and sediment dynamics of the estuary.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tang Luu, Mark Verhallen, Dung Duc Tran, William B. Sea, Thanh Binh Nguyen, Hong Quan Nguyen
Summary: Efforts in socio-hydrology science are being advanced to address current water management challenges. This study focuses on the co-evolution of human-water systems in floodplains, particularly in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta. Farmers' opinions on flooding, dike effects, and living conditions in different dike systems are compared to explore connections between human perceptions and dike development processes. Insights obtained aim to support tailored climate change adaptation policies and strengthen predictive capabilities in flood plains.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hoang Thai Duong Vu, Dung Duc Tran, Andreas Schenk, Canh Phuc Nguyen, Huu Long Vu, Peter Oberle, Van Cong Trinh, Franz Nestmann
Summary: This paper presents the first comprehensive spatial view of land use change in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta from 2000 to 2020. The study uses MODIS products to analyze the dynamics of land use and floods, and highlights the dominance of rice cultivation and its impact on the annual flooding regime. The research also explores the influence of land use policies on land use patterns and the livelihoods of local farmers.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Can Thu Van, Ngo Chi Tuan, Nguyen Thanh Son, Doan Quang Tri, Le Ngoc Anh, Dung Duc Tran
Summary: This study assesses the vulnerability to flooding in the Ben Hai-Thach Han river basin in Quang Tri province, Vietnam. By using a vulnerability assessment framework, the study calculates flood vulnerability indexes based on socio-economic, environmental, and physical factors. The results show that some areas have high vulnerability to floods, particularly Gio Linh, Dong Ha, and Vinh Linh districts. Effective floodwater management strategies and adaptation measures are recommended for these regions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hoang Thai Duong Vu, Huu Long Vu, Peter Oberle, Schenk Andreas, Phuc Canh Nguyen, Dung Duc Tran
Summary: This paper presents a data set that illustrates the temporal and spatial distribution of land use and flood dynamics in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta from 2000 to 2020. The data was derived from MODIS imageries and processed using algorithms by Sakamoto et al. The data set provides valuable information for scientists, engineers, and policy-makers involved in flood management and agricultural management in the region.
Article
Agronomy
Nguyen Thanh Binh, Le Van Thuy Tien, Luu Thi Tang, Nguyen Minh Tu, Tran Duc Dung, Nguyen Hong Quan
Summary: Floodplains play a crucial role in agricultural development and rural livelihoods in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta. The intensive rice production area has undergone significant changes in its water management regime. Different innovative water management practices have been implemented, but each has its pros and cons, with intensive practices being less resilient in social, environmental, and ecological aspects. These findings provide valuable lessons for rice-producing deltas worldwide in adapting to global challenges.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luan Hong Pham, Dung Duc Tran, Trong Dieu Hien Le, Quang Toan Dinh, Dao Nguyen Khoi, Nguyen Thi Thanh Hue, Nguyen Hai Au, Duong Tran Anh, Nguyen Hong Quan
Summary: This study applied dynamic factor analysis (DFA) and cluster analysis (CA) to analyze the temporal patterns of water quality data in La Buong river in Southern Vietnam. Two types of temporal patterns were identified, and the seasonality and pollution intensity of water quality parameters were explored. The findings have significant implications for water quality management for river habitat conservation.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dung Duc Tran, Edward Park, Huynh Thi Ngoc Tuoi, Nguyen Duc Thien, Vo Hong Tu, Pham Thi Anh Ngoc, Can Thu Van, Pham Kim Long, Huu Loc Ho, Chau Nguyen Xuan Quang
Summary: This paper assesses the livelihood vulnerability and adaptive capacity of rice-based farmers in the lower Vietnamese Mekong Delta (VMD) under the impact of climate change and environmental pressures. The study found that both study areas are vulnerable to climate change and environmental pressures, with the coastal province facing greater threats. Farmers have responded to these changes by increasing production inputs and transforming cropping patterns, but their livelihoods remain unsustainable under climate change.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dung Duc Tran, Edward Park, Thong Anh Tran, Thang Tat Vo, Phong Thanh Le
Summary: The trade-offs between socio-economic growth and environmental protection in the floodplains of the Vietnamese Mekong Delta have led to the degradation of ecosystems and changes in socio-economic patterns. This study assesses the interconnection between socio-economic development and rice-based agricultural production, highlighting the pros and cons of different farming systems. The results emphasize the need for local governments to address the drivers of environmental degradation in agriculture and consider sustainable development pathways.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Long Phi Hoang, Miriam Pot, Dung Duc Tran, Loc Huu Ho, Edward Park
Summary: This research evaluates the ability of farmers in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta's floodplains to adapt to hydrological changes. Extreme and diminishing floods caused by climate change and socio-economic developments have increased farmers' vulnerability. The study examines farmers' perceptions of changing flood patterns and their current vulnerabilities, as well as their adaptive capacity through five sustainability capitals. Results show that extreme floods are becoming less frequent and damaging, but diminishing floods pose new challenges and weaken farmers' adaptive capacity. Financial and natural capital are lower for low dyke farmers, affecting their ability to adapt.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Luojie Dong, Jingyu Wang, Xiefei Zhi, Edward Park, Xianfeng Wang, Steve Hung-Lam Yim, Hugh Zhang, Joshua Lee, Dung Duc Tran
Summary: In December 2021, Super Typhoon Rai caused significant devastation in the South Philippines and East Malaysia. Meanwhile, an unprecedented flood event occurred in Peninsular Malaysia, 2,000 km away from the typhoon's path, causing comparable socioeconomic impacts. This study identified two mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) as the direct causes of the flooding, initiated by a tropical depression and sustained by an elongated easterly water vapor corridor from Super Typhoon Rai. The severity of the 3-day downpour was found to exceed a once-in-a-century event, highlighting the increasing risk of severe flooding in Southeast Asia.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)