Improving the Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities to Climate Change Related Impacts in Viet Nam

The project successfully enhanced the climate resilience of vulnerable coastal communities in Viet Nam by exceeding targets for storm-resilient housing and mangrove restoration. It constructed 4,966 houses (target: 4,000) and restored 4,028 hectares of mangroves, sequestering approximately 1.12 million tons of CO2 equivalent. The project also established early warning systems in 24 high-risk communes and developed a risk data repository for 28 coastal provinces. While highly effective and aligned with national strategies, the evaluation noted limitations in women's participation in technical leadership roles and a need for more robust long-term environmental impact monitoring.

• The project exceeded its primary infrastructure and ecosystem targets, constructing 4,966 storm- and flood-resilient houses against a target of 4,000, and restoring 4,028 hectares of mangroves, which was 7% above the 4,000-hectare goal.
• The project improved disaster preparedness by installing Early Warning Systems (EWS) in 24 high-risk communes and creating a risk data repository covering all 28 coastal provinces of Viet Nam.
• Gender inclusion was strong in beneficiary selection, with 63% of resilient housing recipients being women, exceeding the 50% target; however, women's involvement in technical and leadership roles remained limited.
• The project demonstrated high sustainability potential by integrating its interventions into national frameworks, such as the National Programme on Sustainable Poverty Alleviation and the National Programme on Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM).
• Economic impacts were observed through sustainable livelihood models, such as honey production in mangrove areas, which increased household income by 2.3 times compared to non-cooperative methods.
• The project effectively applied the 'Leaving No One Behind' (LNOB) principle by prioritizing persons with disabilities (PWDs) through tailored housing designs featuring accessible entrances and barrier-free layouts.
• Financial management was generally efficient, with a total budget of USD 41,984,578, though it faced initial delays due to complex Official Development Assistance (ODA) regulations.
• The project's adaptive management was critical in maintaining progress during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing virtual platforms for stakeholder engagement and training.
• A significant gap was identified in the lack of comprehensive baseline socio-economic data at the start of the project, which hindered the ability to measure long-term social and economic impacts.

APA

Green Climate Fund (2024). Improving the Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities to Climate Change Related Impacts in Viet Nam. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/fp013-final-evaluation-report-pub.pdf

Chicago

Green Climate Fund. Improving the Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities to Climate Change Related Impacts in Viet Nam. 2024. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/fp013-final-evaluation-report-pub.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{greenclimatefund2024improving, author = {{Green Climate Fund}}, title = {{Improving the Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities to Climate Change Related Impacts in Viet Nam}}, institution = {Green Climate Fund}, year = {2024}, month = nov, url = {https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/fp013-final-evaluation-report-pub.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }