US and Vietnam launch $2.9m Mekong Delta Coastal Habitat Conservation project to protect biodiversity and fisheries.

The US and Vietnam launched a $2.9 million project, the Mekong Delta Coastal Habitat Conservation, to reduce threats to coastal biodiversity and fisheries, strengthening coastal resilience in Vietnam's Mekong Delta region. The project aims to cooperate with the Vietnamese government, businesses, marine protected area boards, development partners, and fishing communities. The Mekong Delta is vital to Vietnam, hosting 70% of its mangroves and 90% of its seagrass beds.

March 15, 2024
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