February 11, 2022

How investing in Mangroves and Sea Walls today could reduce Vietnam's future climate risks by billions of dollars

Vietnam is struck by typhoons at least once a year on average. Its long coastline densely packed with 20 million people is exposed to devastating storm surge and winds reaching speeds of 250 km/h for the most intense storms. While the country has made significant progress in reducing the risk, climate change and rapid coastal urbanization means it will continue increasing.
Natural Catastrophes
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