Integrating Farmer’s Experiences Using Indigenous Knowledge Practices to Adapt to Climate Change in Sustainable Development in Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Pham Xuan Phu*

Department of Rural Development and Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, An Giang University, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

*Corresponding Author: Pham Xuan Phu, Department of Rural Development and Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, An Giang University, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Received: February 27, 2023; Published: May 28, 2023

Abstract

This research was carried out to learning as an everyday of farmer’s experiences using indigenous knowledge practices to adapt to climate in sustainable local development. The effectiveness of valuable indigenous knowledge has contributed in reducing vulnerability of people living in flooded areas in in the community in the context of climate change. However, this knowledge has not been specifically recorded and stored appropriately to pass on to later people and share widely in the community.The study proposes some solutions to preserve the most valuable indigenous knowledge so that people can actively adapt to climate change.

Keywords: Adaptation; Climate Change; Indigenous Knowledge; Learning

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Citation

Citation: Pham Xuan Phu. “Integrating Farmer’s Experiences Using Indigenous Knowledge Practices to Adapt to Climate Change in Sustainable Development in Mekong Delta, Vietnam". Acta Scientific Agriculture 7.6 (2023): 29-37.

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