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Part I the current situation of Mekong River
The Mekong River is a trans-boundary river in Southeast Asia.
It is the world's 12th-longest river and the 7th-longest in Asia. Its
estimated length is 4,350 km, and it drains an area of 795,000
km2, discharging 457 km3 of water annually. From the Tibetan
Plateau the river runs through China's Yunnan province,
Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Mekong Delta in Vietnam and some problems
The Mekong River is one of the largest rivers in the world,
originating from Tibet, flowing through China, Laos, Myanmar,
Thailand, and Cambodia into the South China Sea in Vietnam.
Starting from Phnom Penh, it is divided into two branches: on the
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Introduction right is Ba Thac River (to Vietnam called Hau Giang or Hau
(within 500 River) and to the left Mekong (to Vietnam called Tien Giang or
words)
Tien River), both both flow into the vast delta in the South of
Vietnam, about 220-250 km long each. In Vietnam, the Mekong
River is also known as Big River, Cai River. The aggregates of all
nine major rivers in Vietnam are collectively known as the
Mekong. The Mekong Delta is part of the Mekong Delta with an
area of ​ ​ 40.6 thousand km². It is located adjacent to the
Southeast, the North borders Cambodia, the South West is the
Gulf of Thailand, the South East is the East Sea. The Mekong
Delta is a lowland plain and floodplain, located entirely within the
territory of Vietnam.

Vietnam The most affected by any change in the Mekong River

flows, Vietnam is simultaneously exposed to the dual effects of
global warming, in particular the warming of the earth and water
sea ​ ​ surges. This will cause the entire lower Mekong basin in
Vietnam to experience dramatic changes in the environment over
the next decade. The general situation is the lack of water in the
river basin, salinity intrusion and droughts are on the increase and
it is an irreversible trend. The deterioration of the Mekong River,
the rapidly rising salinity intrusion and the threat of sea level rise
are vital threats to the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, which is actually
a curse on the Mekong. with the largest granary of Vietnam.

Therefore, finding the right and urgent solution to ensure

people's livelihood in the Mekong Delta is of utmost importance.
And from that will contribute a large part to ensure the agricultural
economy of Vietnam is always stable and developed.
 The Mekong River flows through Vietnam called the Great River,
the Cai River, or the Mekong. There are about 20 million people
living in their livelihood mainly from agriculture and fishing.

However, to maximize the hydropower potential of the

Mekong Basin, most of the upstream countries build large
hydroelectric dams, especially in China. So far, China, Laos and
Cambodia have planned more than 20 hydroelectric dams, of which
China has built eight large hydropower dams. Laos and Cambodia
plan to build 11 hydroelectric dams downstream. Moreover, after
the two large dams of Xayaburi and Don Sahong, Laos is
proceeding to build its third largest dam, Pak Ben, despite
objections from the Mekong subregion.
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The Mekong River Delta, which lies at the end of the Mekong
Interpretation
River, has historically benefited from alluvial deposits in the
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ba Mekong River, which have become fertile, an important source of
ckgroun silt for agricultural development. business here. In addition, the
d and Mekong Delta is also home to the entire Mekong flow after passing
strategy) through upstream countries. As it is located at the bottom of the
river, the water from the Mekong River to the Mekong Delta is, and
will be, directly or indirectly, affected by the effects of natural
fluctuations and the activities of humans on the upper side. save.

Although the Mekong is potentially extremely hydropower,

the focus on planning and constructing dozens of dams in the river,
although benefiting the nation, is full. Implications for about 60
million people living downstream of this area.

Due to the impact of hydropower dam construction, the

amount of sand in the silt will not be able to reach the Mekong
 Delta. Shrimp is a good source of nutrients in the soil, fruit
and rice, and does not require too much fertilizer. However, in
recent years, the amount of sediment has decreased significantly,
causing weeds, pests and diseases are widespread, production costs
increased significantly. Not only that, the plain no more deposition
of saline intrusion is serious and gradually subsided. Along with
alluvium being blocked, subsidence (subsidence and subsidence by
groundwater), landslides or sea level rise will be more serious. This,
directly affecting the livelihood of the people here, can even engulf
the Mekong Delta in a day.

Against the effects of climate change, plus the salinity

intrusion in the dry season, the impact of the hydropower on the
Problem Analysis
Mekong has made farmers harder to cultivate. In addition,
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analysis, sediment retention in the upstream will lead to a decline in nutrient
feasibility supply to the production of the Mekong Delta.
analysis）
In addition, the amount of fish on the Mekong River has
decreased significantly, fish quality has also decreased and fish are
smaller. As many as 60% of the migratory species composition is
declining. The export of catfish has contributed billions of dollars
to our country in general and the development of the region in
particular will be threatened.

From the construction of hydroelectric dams and other

upstream impacts along with ever-increasing climate change is
seriously threatening the livelihoods of millions of people in the
Mekong Delta. Therefore, it is necessary to find practical solutions
to ensure the livelihood of local people before the serious impacts
of the upper Mekong.
 Part I: Open multilateral discussion forums
Firstly, open dialogue forums between countries in the Mekong
basin should be opened to give a multi-dimensional perspective on
the issues that are taking place in the Mekong Basin in general and
in the Mekong Delta in particular.

Secondly, the forum should involve all nations, organizations

and experts both inside and outside the region to have objective,
honest and fair views on the cause of the situation. which countries
in the Mekong River Basin are experiencing, especially those
located in the lower Mekong.

Thirdly, these forums need to set up certain rules, but there

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strategy, accuracy and suitability with the actual situation.
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In addition, there should be good cooperation among
framework, and
budget) stakeholders, avoiding conflicts and conflicts in order to come up
with appropriate and effective solutions.

Part II: Looking for investment

i. Learn about a number of non-governmental and

intergovernmental organizations on sustainable development issues
that call for attention and help develop and implement projects.

ii. Call for international organizations such as WB, IMF, WTO,

etc. to provide financial support for project development to ensure
livelihoods for the people of the Mekong Delta.

iii. Call on the Government and the State to develop policies to

improve and ensure livelihoods for people in the Mekong Delta.

Part III: Proposing some solutions and proposals

a. Improve people's understanding of the causes of salinization as

well as climate change, thereby calling for environmental
protection as well as actively implementing support policies from
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b. Actively plant forests, protect mangroves to prevent salinity
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ing intrusion.
strategy, c. Besides farming and fishing, other sectors should be
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promoted to ensure livelihoods such as livestock.
ng,
framew d. Build dams, water pipes, drill wells, digging canals to ensure
ork, and a reserve of fresh water for a number of farming and aquaculture
budget) activities.
 The measures we have put forward are very practical, practical
and can be implemented in the long run. Therefore, if these
measures are thoroughly exploited by the government, we believe
that this will significantly improve the lives of the people in
particular and the stability of the economy of Vietnam in general.

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