Downstream water challenges and a variable climate
About two thirds of Vietnam’s water resources originate from catchments in upstream riparian countries, particularly the Mekong and Red Rivers. Water resource management decisions made in upstream countries exacerbate the highly variable seasonal and geographical distribution of water. These water challenges are compounded by occurrences of extreme weather events.
Australia’s experience in managing extreme seasonal and geographic water distribution within the context of a changing climate has proven to be valuable in supporting Vietnam’s water management.
Australia-Vietnam collaboration for water management
The Australian Water Partnership’s activities in Vietnam so far have focused on building the knowledge and expertise of key water practitioners to ensure safe, reliable and sustainable urban and irrigation water use.
Two main collaborative mechanisms have emerged: the Water Efficiency Improvement in Drought Affected Provinces (WEIDAP) and Utility Twinning.
Vietnam Portfolio
Australia-Vietnam Water Utility Improvement Program
Water utility twinning between Vietnamese and Australian water utilities striving towards excellence in the water utility sector.
Mekong Delta Integrated Climate Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods
Technical advice on the development of operations manuals and upgrades on irrigation systems for a World Bank initiative in Vietnam.
Water Efficiency Improvement in Drought Affected Provinces
Modernising irrigation systems in five drought-prone provinces in the South Central Coastal and Central Highland regions of Vietnam.
Vietnam Water Charging Manuals
Supporting the development of manuals to implement the water charging regime component of the new Law on Hydraulic Work in Vietnam.
Vietnam Water Law Pilot Study
Supporting Vietnam in developing a shared methodology to road test the water charging manuals under the new Law on Hydraulic Work.
Valuing the Benefits of Nature-based Solutions for Integrated Urban Flood Management in Thailand and Vietnam
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