On June 15th, Kien Giang University cooperated with Can Tho University and CGIAR organization to hold an international conference "Gender, climate resilience and adaptation". The conference was especially held for Khmer students, Cambodian students studying at Kien Giang University.

Overview of the international conference "Gender, climate resilience and adaptation"

The conference was attended by Dr. Nozomi Kawarazuka - Social science expert, CGIAR International Potato Center (USA) office in Hanoi; Dr. Ly Quoc Dang - Research Fellow at the Mekong Delta Development Research Institute, Can Tho University; Dr. Duong Van Nha – Dean of Faculty of Agriculture and Rural Development, Kien Giang University; along with more than 40 Khmer and Cambodian students attending Kien Giang University.

Dr. Nguyen Trung Cang – Vice Rector of Kien Giang University speaks at the conference.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Nguyen Trung Cang - Vice President of Kien Giang University emphasized that the conference had many community meanings, contributing to raising awareness about climate change risks and impacts of climate change on agricultural and fishery activities in the Mekong Delta. Since then, forming a network of youth climate action to connect with the system of climate organizations nationwide, in the region and around the world to protect the environment towards Opening remarks, Dr. Nguyen Trung Cang - Vice President of Kien Giang University emphasized that the workshop had many community meanings, contributing to raising awareness about climate change risks and impacts of climate change on agricultural activities. industry and fisheries in the Mekong Delta. Since then, forming a network of youth climate action to connect with the system of climate organizations nationwide, in the region and around the world to protect the environment towards community sustainable development.

Dr. Nozomi Kawarazuka - Social Science Specialist, International Potato Center of CGIAR Organization (USA) office in Hanoi presented at the conference.

At the conference, experts presented, oriented and discussed with students such topics as: Global youth action on climate change and agriculture/fisheries; Gender factors in climate change; Women in the context of climate change; Learning about gender and ethnicity in climate change adaptation policies. At the same time, exchange ideas on climate change adaptation and innovation in agriculture and fisheries.

Students participated in discussions at the International Conference "Gender, Resilience and Adaptation"

Previously, on June 14^th, a delegation of experts and students visited, studied and exchanged with the founder of products made from spiny bitter cucumber, Ms. Nguyen Thi Pha Phang in Vinh Dang hamlet, Vinh Hoa Phu commune, Chau Thanh district, Kien Giang.

15.06.2023

NHƯ NGỌC

Translated by MINH HIẾU