Climate change adaptation has recently attracted high interest in many countries across the world. This study aims to (1) understand the current livelihood situation of farmers in a northern province of Vietnam, their vulnerability to the impacts of climate change; and (2) identify the most potential adaptive measures and strategies toward climate resilience and improved household income. The research was carried out between October 2019 and April 2020 in Thai Nguyen province using both quantitative and qualitative methods through key informant interviews with relevant stakeholders from provincial to commune levels, household surveys with 95 farmers in 2 communes, and workshops and focus group discussions among farmers and the stakeholders. Results of this study showed a highly vulnerable situation of the local farmers due to climate change. Eleven potential climate-smart production practices have been identified, providing ground for promoting adoption and dissemination of the climate resilient initiatives. An overall strategy for sustainable livelihoods and income for the local farmers was developed. The strategy would not only relevant for the smallholders in the studied area, but also adoptable for small-scale farmers in other parts of the world.

Username
Password