Due to the increasing speed and impacts of climate change, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and countries around the world are calling for active participation from all sectors in helping to resolve global environmental problems. The shipping industry, which plays a leading role in world commerce by transporting 90% of goods globally, has the potential to contribute significantly in the battle to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
This report explores shipping industry contributions to Vietnamese and global economic development, analyses the environmental impacts shipping activities can cause, and reviews upcoming solutions for tackling environmental risks in Vietnam and globally. At the same time, the report reviews the role of mangroves in supporting shipping industry commitments to environmental protection and sustainable development.
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17528/cifor/008143Altmetric score:
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Publication year
2021
Authors
Pham, T.T.; Nguyễn Thị, V.A.; Nguyễn Thị, T.A.; Tăng Thị, K.H.; Đặng, H.P.; Nguyễn Thị, K.N.; Đặng, L.H.; Phạm, T. Thuyền; Hoàng, T.L.
Language
English
Keywords
sea transport, ports, ecosystem services, economic development, environmental impact
Geographic
Viet Nam
