[FLC 23-03] Organize Debate Competition on Climate Change Adaptation in Can Tho City

CECAD and the Can Tho Department of Education and Training organized a debate competition for high school students to inspire critical thinking and promote climate change adaptation actions.

On February 23, 2025, at Thot Not High School (Thot Not District, Can Tho City), the Center for Environment and Community Resources Development (CECAD), in collaboration with the Can Tho Department of Education and Training organized a Debate Competition on Climate Change Adaptation. The event gathered 80 students from four schools: Thot Not High School, Vinh Thanh High School, Thoi Long High School, and Tran Ngoc Hoang Secondary and High School. The competition was held under the project “Strengthening Communication Capacity for Better Climate Resilience in the Mekong River Delta”, funded by the Embassy of Finland in Vietnam through the Fund for Local Cooperation.

The debate competition held at Thot Not High School auditorium

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Throughout the competition, students engaged in lively debates on climate change-related topics, presenting arguments and proposing adaptation measures rooted in local realities. Their confidence, teamwork, and enthusiasm created an inspiring and thought-provoking atmosphere. After a vibrant exchange of ideas, Tran Ngoc Hoang Secondary and High School won first prize, Vinh Thanh High School came second, and Thoi Long High School together with Thot Not High School shared the third prize.

Teams presenting their arguments during the debate session

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Representative of the Organizing Committee presenting awards to the participating teams

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The competition not only strengthened students’ critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills but also deepened their understanding of climate challenges and solutions in their community. Each participant became a “climate ambassador”, spreading the message of environmental responsibility and climate action for a greener, more sustainable future for Can Tho City and the wider Mekong Delta region.