At the conference, Can Tho urban development project and enhancement of adaptation to climate change of the city had been proposed 3 components: anti-flooding and sanitation, development of urban corridors and improvement of the urban integrated management capacity.

The project has a total investment approximately US $ 312.5 million (equivalent to more than 6,562 billion VND). The objective is to minimize the impact of flooding in the city center, improving public transport access along the urban corridor, contributing to city’s economic and social development. According to estimates, the project will directly bring benefits around 200,000 people and 1.3 million people benefited indirectly.

At the conference, many delegates contributed to comments, suggestions that the city focuses on construction of anti-inundation works for the key urban areas, research technical solutions, levee design standards, tracking variations in the water, tide, identifying adaptation trends to climate change in the future and etc, the project not only meets the current short-term needs but brings also long-term effectiveness.

After hearing comments from the ministries, departments and experts on climate change, Vice Chairman of Can Tho People’s Committee Mrs.Vo Thi Hong Anh said Can Tho city is standing in front of the challenges of rapid urbanization, especially the issue of climate change. Therefore, the investment projects for urban development and enhancement of adaptation to climate change is a pressing need today. However, investment projects require huge investment resources, need supports and practical feedbacks from the ministries and experts on climate change.

Comments and information provided by the experts, the city will continue to research and choose the right solutions for implementing efficient components, focusing particularly for capital investment in Ninh Kieu, Binh Thuy center. On that basis, the city will synthesize and propose strategic planning solutions to response context of climate change to soon complete the project.