Spatial planning of the coastal alluvial plains in the North Central of Vietnam

Abstract

Vietnam is one of the five countries in the world most severely affected by climate change, particularly the north central coastal provinces of Vietnam. In the near future, millions of citizens in these coastal hazard areas will experience difficulties in socio-economic activities and face poverty due to the loss of their agricultural land and even their homes. Therefore, this research study focuses on proposing key components of spatial planning of the north central coastal alluvial zones in Vietnam for adaptation to climate change and sea-level rise to protect inhabitants’ quality of life as well as their agricultural land. The research uses the typical case study of Dong Chau Ngoai village, Dong Minh town, Tien Hai district, Thai Binh province, Vietnam.