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Vol.4 , No. 5, Publication Date: Sep. 8, 2017, Page: 36-41
| [1] | Thi Hong Phuong Dang, Faculty of Environment, Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry, Thai Nguyen City, Viet Nam. |
| [2] | Huu Tap Van, Department of Environmental Technology, Faculty of Environment and Earth Sciences, Thai Nguyen University of Sciences (TNUS), Tan Thinh Ward, Thai Nguyen City, Viet Nam. |
Climate change has been happening and therefore increasing not only the intensity and frequency of natural disasters but also many extreme weather phenomena. This leads to the intensified pressure on the located communities and urban infrastructure system in Lao Cai city, especially Binh Minh ward. Natural disasters and climate change is currently having strong effects on daily life and production activities of people at Binh Minh ward. Flash flood and landslide are two most frequently occurred disasters at Binh Minh precinct during the past few years. Aside from many disasters related to flash flood and Red river flood, citizens in this area also have to face with several other disasters such as whirlwind, severe cold, acid rain, prolong heat wave, ect... Agricultural productions sector and resettlement are two main groups which are most vulnerable due to climate change. These two groups mostly consist of low-income households without under developed infrastructure, therefore their adaptability to climate change are still limited.
Keywords
Adaptability, Climate Change, Community, Natural Disasters, Vulnerable
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