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19/04/2022

[FLC 20-02] “FLASH STEPS OF THE YOUTH” RUNNING EVENT 2022

On April 7, 2022, the Center for Environment and Community Assets Development (CECAD) cooperated with Tien Giang Provincial Youth Union to organize the running competition “Flash steps of the youth” in Tien Giang province at Go Cong Dong district stadium (Tan Hoa town, Go Cong Dong district, Tien Giang province).

19/04/2022

[FLC 20-02] GUIDE TO CREATE COMMUNICATION VIDEOS ON SALINE INTRUSION AND DROUGHT

On April 10, 2022, CECAD organized an online training activity “Guide to create a communication video on saline intrusion and drought” with the topic “How would you like to see your Mekong Delta in 2025?”.

17/03/2022

[FLC 20-02] TALKSHOW “FRESHWATER FOR MEKONG RIVER DELTA”

Within the framework of project FLC 20-02, CECAD cooperated with VTV2, Science and education channel of Vietnam Television to conduct the Talkshow “Fresh Water for Mekong River Delta”.

17/01/2022

Fresh water for drought and saline areas of the Mekong Delta

Drought and saline intrusion severely impact the Mekong Delta, threatening local livelihoods. To support sustainable living, CECAD and local authorities have implemented adaptive solutions through the Finland-funded CCBCR project. These efforts were featured in recent VTV1 broadcasts.

13/01/2022

USAID Announces New Vietnam Partnership to Address Ocean Plastic Pollution

On January 12, 2022, CECAD joined a workshop announcing a partnership between USAID’s Clean Cities, Blue Ocean program and Vietnam’s VASI to combat ocean plastic pollution. The program will support national strategies and pilot waste management solutions in Hue, Da Nang, Bien Hoa, and Phu Quoc, with around $600,000 in funding for local initiatives.

18/06/2025

Support Planning Team of People’s Committee of Phu Tan Commune Completing Socio-Economic Development Plan (SEDP) Manual Incorporating Saline Intrusion Resilience.

Following the training courses held in Phu Tan and Kieng Phuoc communes, village representatives organized community discussions to share information on the socio-economic impacts of saline intrusion and propose solutions to enhance future resilience.

13/12/2021

Final of Youth-led Competition on Promoting Indigenous Knowledge for Better Resilience to Drought and Saline Intrusion in the Mekong River Delta

On November 7, 2021, the online final of the Youth-led Competition on Indigenous Knowledge for Climate Resilience was co-hosted by CECAD and the Youth Union of Tien Giang province. Representing CECAD were Dr. Le Thi Van Hue, Mr. Nguyen Anh Dung, and Ms. Tran Thi Lan Anh.

13/12/2021

FLC-20-02: Oline Training: Develop an annual Communal Socio-Economic Development Plan Manual Incorporating Saline Intrusion Resilience with Participation of Local Communities

CECAD, in collaboration with Tien Giang Irrigation Department, held training sessions in Phu Tan and Kien Phuoc communes to help integrate drought and salinity adaptation into the annual Socio-Economic Development Plans (SEDP). The sessions, part of the CCBRC – FLC 20-02 project, aimed to boost community participation and featured local leaders and representatives from various sectors.

13/12/2021

[FLC 20-02] Online training course: Capacity building and coaching for professional journalists and communication officers of local government agencies on communication on drought and saline intrusion

On November 5, 2021, under the FLC 20-02 project funded by the Finnish Embassy, CECAD held its first training on drought and saline intrusion communication for journalists and government officers, led by Ms. Tran Thi Thu Ha of VTV4.