Earth increased 4 degrees C, Vietnam lost enough sugar

The World Bank (WB) announced the report that the temperature of the earth has risen to 4 degrees Celsius, Vietnam will be badly affected, especially in the agricultural sector.

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The new report published in Washington on June 20 has looked at possible impacts when current temperatures rise (0.8 ° C), 2 ° C and 4 ° C on agricultural production. , water resources, coastal ecosystems, and cities in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia includes Vietnam, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste.

In Vietnam, some of the biggest impacts will be urban flooding due to the impact of saline intrusion in the Mekong Delta region. The WB is working with the Vietnamese government in a series of policy actions to mitigate the effects of climate change and is discussing programs in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta to address issues. this threat.

People take care of water buffaloes in the flood in Dong Thap in 2005. (Photo: WB)

The report summarizes the latest and carefully reviewed documents and adds case models. The report presents two scenarios: extreme temperatures 4ºC and a moderate level of 2ºC. The report shows that global warming temperatures are threatening the health and livelihoods of vulnerable people. Countries in Southeast Asia are particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels, extreme temperature rises, tropical storms with increasing intensity, ocean warming and acidification by this region. consists of many islands located in the tropical cyclone belt and has a relatively high coastal population density.

The report predicts an additional 50cm of sea level rise in the 2050s is inevitable as a result of past wastes, and in some cases, impacts may occur earlier. This will result in more devastating consequences, causing fields to be flooded for longer periods, and flooded deltas with saline fields and drinking water sources. The report also calculates that storms will increase in intensity (levels 4 and 5).

Three Mekong Delta regions, the Irrawaddy River and the Chao Phraya River - all important land areas below 2m above sea level - are particularly at risk. Agriculture, aquaculture and fishing, and tourism are the most vulnerable sectors to climate change in these lowlands. Coastal cities, with a strong concentration of population density and physical assets, are also at risk of intense storms, long-term sea level rise, and storms. unexpected coastal. Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Manila, and Yangon are the cities most expected to be affected.

According to the World Bank, the Mekong Delta produces about 50% of Vietnam's total agricultural output and contributes mainly to the country's rice exports. 30cm sea level rise, which may occur early in 2040, can cause about 12% loss of rice production.

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said: 'This report presents an alarming scenario for the coming months - things we can face in life . ' He said added: 'Scientists say if another 2ºC warming of the earth - possibly coming within 20 to 30 years - will result in a lack of large-scale food, unprecedented hot currents will occur out, and more intense tornadoes, In the near future, climate change, already happening, can strongly affect the lives and hopes of many individuals and families they not the cause of the rise in Earth temperature ".

Mr. van Trotsenburg - WB Vice President in charge of the Asia-Pacific region said: 'Countries need support to reorient development plans, whereby climate change will be a factor. in the planning process based on ongoing efforts. The Vietnamese government has sought WB support in responding to the challenges of climate change and the opportunity to adapt to climate change and shift to low carbon growth. "