Monitoring health of Mekong Delta with earth observation
Known as the ‘rice bowl of Vietnam’, the Mekong Delta is a powerhouse of agriculture and a biological treasure trove.
As one of the most fertile regions in the world, it requires a global effort to make the region more productive, innovative, and climate-resilient.
Last week Boeing and Australia’s national science agency CSIRO held its fourth Advanced Earth Observation Forum in Vietnam. A jampacked two-days of discussion on how to introduce advanced Earth observation technology to support sustainable development in the Mekong Delta.
We hope ideas generated can be applied to make a real impact to people’s lives in Vietnam and beyond.
Panel discussion of guest speakers, from left to right:
Dr Phan Kieu Diem, Lecturer at Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Can Tho University
Dr Hạ Quang Hưng, Lecturer at Fulbright University Vietnam
Mr Matt Paget, Scientist, CSIRO
Dr Minh Nguyen, Scientist, CSIRO
Dr Nguyễn Hiếu Trung, Vice Rector, Can Tho University
