This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in enhancing urban water security in selected South-East Asian cities. The research focuses on cities in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, providing practical frameworks and policy recommendations for sustainable urban water management. The outcomes will contribute to building climate resilience and improving water security for rapidly urbanizing regions.
Study Locations & Nature-based Solutions
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Can Tho, Vietnam
Map showing the main study cities and examples of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) such as constructed wetlands, green corridors, permeable pavements, and urban forests applied in the project.
Funding Agency: Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN)
APN is an intergovernmental network of 22 countries working towards an Asia-Pacific region that is successfully addressing the challenges of global change and sustainability.
Overview of the Sustainable Finance Institute
The Sustainable Finance Institute (SFI), under the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), is Vietnam's first and only institution dedicated to research, training, and consultancy in sustainable finance and related fields.
With the vision of becoming a leading unit in Vietnam and ASEAN, SFI aims to:
- Disseminate knowledge on sustainability and sustainable finance;
- Support policy development aligned with the UN's 2030 Agenda;
- Implement international sustainability projects;
- Foster global academic and business partnerships;
- Train a new generation of ESG-focused financial professionals;
- Deliver scientific research, advisory, and education services.
SFI provides undergraduate to doctoral programs, short courses, and tailored consultancy. Through academic rigor and international collaboration, SFI plays a vital role in advancing green growth and sustainable development practices in Vietnam and the region.
Collaborating Institutes
IUH
ITC
AIT
Thammasat University
Can Tho University
HCMUNRE