Natural forest in Tay Giang, Vietnam

Vietnam

At a Glance

Vietnam is considered one of the most hazard-prone countries in the world, experiencing typhoons, floods, droughts, and landslides. The country’s poorer populations are now concentrated in mostly rural areas with precarious housing and social infrastructure and low-lying roads highly susceptible to flooding, and are highly dependent on climate-sensitive livelihoods such as fishing and rainfed agriculture. Growing industrial and service sectors have reduced the relative contribution of agriculture, forestry, and fishing to gross domestic product, but these sectors still collectively contribute a significant amount of gross domestic product and employ less than half of the country’s labor force. The energy sector was responsible for more than half of greenhouse gas emissions, followed by agriculture, industrial processes, waste, and land-use change and forestry.

Climate Projections and Impacts

Refer to the Climate Risk Profile (2017) for more information.

Additional Information: Vietnam Climate Change Country Profile & Fact Sheet on USAID.gov.

Climate Projections

Increased Frequency/Intensity of Extreme Weather Events
Sea Level Rise
Increased Temperature

Key Climate Impact Areas

Agriculture
Fisheries
Coastal Ecosystems
Energy
Infrastructure
Water Resources

Country Climate Context

Population (2023)

104.7 million

GAIN Vulnerability

Medium

GHG Emissions Growth

7.35%

% Forested Area

48.1%

Average GHG Emissions Growth due to Deforestation

3.95%

Funding & Key indicators


USAID Climate Change Funding (2023)

Total

$12 Million

Adaptation

$4 Million

Clean Energy

$3 Million

Sustainable Landscapes

$5 Million

Investment Mobilized for Sustainable Landscapes (USD) (2022)

$130,250,000

Refer to metadata and sources for more details.

Climate Change Information

Climate Risk Profile

Climate Risk Profile: Vietnam

Vietnam Photo Gallery

Stories from the Area

Here is a recap of the August ‘Climate Resilience’ theme, including top resources and blogs from the month.
Grace Michel a Women Farmer in Bumsa Borno
USAID’s Vietnam Urban Energy Security (VUES) project supports the Government of Vietnam’s transition away from fossil fuels by improving energy policies and regulations, mobilizing public and private investments, and increasing the adoption of innovative energy solutions.
Administrator Power rides on the back of an e-motorbike
Analyses of USAID Feed the Future programs revealed substantial opportunities to reduce methane emissions while increasing incomes and food security.
Watering tree seedlings HAS Haiti