27/06/2025
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngô Chí Thành – Vice President of the University delivers at the conference
Attending the conference were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Chi Thanh – Vice President of the University; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luong Thi Kim Phuong – Head of the Science, Technology & International Cooperation Office; as well as delegates who are scientists, managers, and specialists in natural resources and environment, agriculture, education, and faculty members from the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries, along with numerous students interested in the topic.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lương Thị Kim Phượng – Head of the Science, Technology & International Cooperation Office delivers at the conference
In her keynote address, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luong Thi Kim Phuong - Head of the Science, Technology & International Cooperation Office emphasized that climate change is not merely a specialized issue in meteorology or environmental science. It now directly and profoundly affects all aspects of social life - especially in vulnerable areas like Thanh Hoa, which face challenges in terrain, ecosystems, and livelihoods. She stressed the necessity of organizing such conferences to foster academic exchange and identify adaptive strategies to climate change.
Overview of the conference
The conference received 26 high-quality scientific papers, demonstrating deep concern and a strong sense of responsibility for sustainable development in the face of climate change. These contributions were grouped into four main themes:
Identifying the Current State of Climate Change in Vietnam and Thanh Hoa: Reports presented scientific data and analysis showing alarming trends such as rising temperatures, extreme weather, flash floods, landslides, and saline intrusion—particularly affecting coastal and mountainous regions of the province.
Analyzing the Impacts of Climate Change on Key Sectors: Presentations highlighted negative impacts on agriculture, livestock, tourism, healthcare, water security, and livelihoods - emphasizing the urgent need for regional planning and policy adjustments.
Proposing Climate Adaptation and Response Solutions: Several papers introduced practical solutions, including the application of GIS and AHP in climate risk assessment, the development of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) models, sustainable water resource management, and notably, the promotion of the carbon credit market—a promising economic tool for green growth.
Enhancing the Role of Education and Community Awareness: There was broad consensus on integrating climate education into all academic levels, boosting environmental communication, and raising community awareness as essential foundations for building a climate-resilient society.
A notable highlight was the presentation by Dr. Hoang Thi Ha - Vice Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences titled “Some Proposed Solutions for REDD+ in Climate Change Adaptation.” Her report explored international financial mechanisms supporting forest conservation, particularly REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation), and proposed feasible strategies to implement REDD+ in Vietnam. Her insights underscored how REDD+ not only contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also enables participation in the global carbon credit market—offering promising prospects for forest-rich provinces like Thanh Hoa.
The conference also featured many in-depth discussions on early childhood climate education, developing Vietnam’s carbon credit market, and applying CSA practices in Thanh Hoa. Delegates highly praised Hong Duc University’s proactive role in conducting research closely aligned with local realities, thus making meaningful contributions to the province’s sustainable development efforts.
Delegates pose for a group photo at the conference
The event concluded in a spirit of scientific collaboration, responsibility, and knowledge sharing. The outcomes of the conference serve not only as scholarly recommendations but also pave the way for future research, partnerships, and knowledge transfer between the university and local authorities and organizations. This contributes to enhancing climate resilience, environmental protection, and the pursuit of a greener, more sustainable future for Thanh Hoa and the nation as a whole.