Introduction to the Vietnamese Mekong Delta Coast
摘要
This chapter provides an overview of the administrative and geographical features of the VMD coast, including its location, total area, hydrology, tidal regimes, and sedimentation. It also presents the current management and use of the VMD coast, including sustainable management and use of coastal mangrove forests for socio-economic development and protection the VMD coast using of shoreline and offshore structures to mitigate negative impact of climate change and rising sea levels. This introduction provides readers with the basic information needed to understand the context of the region and the coastal changes it has experienced in recent years.