Resilient Futures: How Vietnam is Redesigning Its Cities for a Changing Climate
As Vietnam undergoes rapid socio-economic transformation, its urban areas have emerged as central engines of growth, accounting for more than 70% of the nation’s GDP. However, this rapid urban expansion has outpaced the capacity of existing infrastructure systems, which are increasingly strained by the combined effects of climate change, demographic pressure, and systemic governance challenges. Annual losses from extreme weather events—such as tropical storms, flooding, saltwater intrusion, and landslides—continue to mount, underscoring the urgent need for resilient urban infrastructure capable of withstanding environmental shocks…