USAID Launches New Project to Strengthen Coastal Resilience in Mekong Delta

On March 15th USAID joined leaders from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Mekong provinces to launch the Mekong Delta Coastal Habitat Conservation project.

The Mekong Delta and its islands are home to 70 percent of Vietnam’s mangroves and 90 percent of its seagrass beds. Fed by the sediment and nutrients from the Mekong River, these habitats support Vietnam’s richest fishing grounds and provide crucial protection for coastal communities from storm surges. The $2.9 million project will reduce threats to coastal biodiversity, fisheries, and enhance coastal resilience in the Mekong Delta.