Bringing climate change information to rural and remote Vietnam

Rural livelihoods in Vietnam, particularly in remote and mountainous areas, are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Adapting to the effects of climate change is critical for communities living in rural Vietnam; however, accessing and using climate information is challenging.

Charles Sturt’s Dr Jennifer Bond, in collaboration with researchers from Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry in Vietnam, surveyed farming communities in mountainous areas of Vietnam to understand barriers to climate change information. Their research found a lack of trust in climate information services, a lack of perceived risk, and difficulty justifying the cost of climate adaptation solutions.

Solutions proposed included raising awareness of climate change, using informal communication channels and providing information in a local context. Integrating First Nations knowledge with advanced technologies was also proposed.