Resilient Shores : Vietnam’s Coastal Development - Between Opportunity and Disaster Risk (Vol. 1 of 2) : Main Report (English)

In a country that is among the most exposed to natural hazards, Vietnam’s coastline often bears the brunt. Typhoons, storm surges, riverine flooding, coastal erosion, drought, or saline intrusion are all-too-familiar threats to most people living along the coast. Yet despite these risks, coastal regions host thriving economic sectors, providing livelihoods for a growing and rapidly urbanizing population. The coastal regions could be a powerful engine...

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Author

Maruyama Rentschler,Jun Erik;

De Vries Robbe,Sophie Anne;

Braese,Johannes Michael;

Nguyen,Dzung Huy;

Van Ledden,Matheus;

Pozueta Mayo,Beatriz;
Document Date
2020/10/01
Document Type
Report
Report Number
153758
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
2 (See all volumes)
Country
Viet Nam,
Region
East Asia and Pacific,
Disclosure Date
2020/10/20
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
Main Report
Keywords
flood

Language

English

Rel. Proj ID

VN-Mainstreaming Disaster Resilience in Vietnam -- P161556

Major Sector

FY17 - Public Administration

Theme

FY17 - Disaster Response and Recovery,FY17 - Urban Planning,FY17 - Disaster Risk Management,FY17 - Adaptation,FY17 - Urban Development,FY17 - Urban Infrastructure and Service Delivery,FY17 - Disaster Preparedness,FY17 - Climate change,FY17 - Disaster Risk Reduction

Sector

FY17 - Other Public Administration

TF No/Name

TF0A3357-Mainstreaming Drought Resilience in Vietnam,TF0A3755-Disaster Risk Management in Urban Planning and Investments in Mekong De,TF0A4342-Vietnam Central Region: Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment after 2016 Fl,TF0A4573-Supporting Resilience of Critical Infrastructure Investments in Vietnam,TF0B0049-Increasing Resilience of Vietnam?s Coastal Areas,TF0A6761-Post-Damrey Typhoonâs Damages and Needs Assessment in Khanh Hoa province of

Topics

Aquaculture,Disaster Risk Management,Erosion,Flood,Typhoon,

Historic Topics

Agriculture, Conflict and Development, Environment, Social Development, Urban Development,

Historic SubTopics

Climate Change and Agriculture, Disaster Management, Hazard Risk Management, Natural Disasters, Social Risk Management,

Unit Owning

Urban EAP 2 (SEAU2)

Version Type

Final

Product Line

Advisory Services & Analytics

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Maruyama Rentschler,Jun Erik; De Vries Robbe,Sophie Anne; Braese,Johannes Michael; Nguyen,Dzung Huy; Van Ledden,Matheus; Pozueta Mayo,Beatriz.

Resilient Shores : Vietnam’s Coastal Development - Between Opportunity and Disaster Risk (Vol. 1 of 2) : Main Report (English). Washington, D. C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/977501603140108585

Resilient Shores : Vietnam’s Coastal Development - Between Opportunity and Disaster Risk (Vol. 1 of 2) : Main Report (English)

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