The Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, in collaboration with the Embassy of Belgium in Vietnam, held a workshop, 'Knowledge Network for Development of Sustainable areas in Vietnam.' The workshop focused on urban development under the influence of climate change. Climate change Vietnam and urban sustainability.
Risk Mitigation Floods
The workshop focused on Risk mitigation by floods - the role of urban greening and housing requirements. It relates to the adaptation to climate and the ability to meet water demand, urban planning, landscape architecture, and sustainable energy.
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Sustainable Urban Housing
Ms. Jehanne Roccas, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Vietnam, said that Vietnam is more affected by climate change than other countries. Its changes in the environment are also affected by the urban construction process. We can not just think about urban construction but should pay attention to this construction's consequences for a timely response.
Ms. Jehanne Roccas said that the project "Knowledge network for development of sustainable housing in Vietnam" affirmed the cooperation between Belgium and Vietnam to exchange experience on networking between urban regions to find solutions to address the problems caused by climate change.
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The network's goal is to enhance urban development sustainability towards the manner of integration for vulnerable areas by floods and droughts through an interdisciplinary approach. The network aims to connect Belgium and Vietnam experts in architecture, construction, urban planning, sustainable energy, landscape architecture, social sciences, and hydrology.
On the other hand, the network is expected to support sustainable residential areas in Vietnam. Experiences in building the knowledge network on the development of the Flanders area have been shared.
Cover photo Hans van der Broek
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