Assessing the vulnerability of small-scale fishery communities in the estuarine areas of Central Vietnam in the context of increasing climate risks

Hoang, Ha Dung; Momtaz, Salim; Schreider, Maria J.

doi:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2020.105302

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“…Recently, an increasing body of studies have adopted livelihood framework in examining the adaptive strategies of fishing households and communities particularly in developing countries (Iwasaki et al , 2009; Zamroni and Yamao, 2014; Mulyasari et al , 2018; Musinguzi et al , 2016; Amevenku et al , 2019; Hoang et al , 2020). The key insights from these studies included as follows: Fishers have adopted to the impacts of climate change in various ways to sustain their livelihoods (Musinguzi et al , 2016; Hoang et al , 2020); and The households’ attributes often play the determining roles in characterising their adaptive strategies (Cinner et al , 2009; Abdul-Razak and Kruse, 2017; Mulyasari et al , 2018; Amevenku et al , 2019). …”

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“…Fishers have adopted to the impacts of climate change in various ways to sustain their livelihoods (Musinguzi et al , 2016; Hoang et al , 2020); and…”

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Adaptive livelihood strategies among small-scale fishing households to climate change-related stressors in Central Coast Vietnam

Huynh

et al. 2021

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Purpose This paper aims to examine adaptive livelihood strategies used by small-scale fishing households in the two coastal communities in Central Vietnam under the context of climate change-related stressors. Design/methodology/approach Field data were collected through mixed quantitative and qualitative methods including a review of secondary data, key-informant interviews, group discussions and household surveys with 300 sampled fishing households. The qualitative data support the analysis and discussion of quantitative data. Findings The results showed local households’ perception of the presence and influence of multiple non-climate and climate stressors on their fishery-based livelihoods in terms of employment and income in many ways. The affected households exerted to develop a diversity of adaptation methods within and out of fishing to sustain their livelihoods and cover a deficit in household income. The household socio-demographic characteristics particularly education, labour force, fishing equipment and social support played significant importance in characterising the categories of adaptation strategies among the survey households. The role of local governments in creating an enabling environment for local-level adaptation, as well as protecting marine and coastal ecosystems was rather limited despite their recognized importance. Originality/value The paper provides an empirical case of how small-scale fishing households in coastal communities in Central Vietnam are adapting to climate-related stressors. It suggests policy should promote livelihood diversification opportunities and address household-level constraints for adaptation. Fisheries management plan is urgently needed to control illegal fishing activities for sustainable use of coastal and marine fishery resources and the appropriate mechanism is important to stretch local governments’ resources for better supporting local-level adaptation.

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“…Fishers have adopted to the impacts of climate change in various ways to sustain their livelihoods (Musinguzi et al , 2016; Hoang et al , 2020); and…”

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Adaptive livelihood strategies among small-scale fishing households to climate change-related stressors in Central Coast Vietnam

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“…It is acknowledged that climatic disasters such as floods, droughts, heavy rains, heat waves, hailstorms, and others are threats to the livelihood of people (Ghosh & Ghosal, 2020). A study conducted by Hoang et al (2020) in the coastal area of Vietnam revealed that food availability was one of the crucial factors in determining livelihood vulnerability. Das et al (2020) found that in India, people living near rivers had greater livelihood vulnerability than those living in other areas.…”

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Rural households' food security and its determinants in coastal regions of Bangladesh

Panezai

Moniruzzaman

Saqib

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Natural Resources Forum

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The coastal zone of Bangladesh is suffering from a wide range of climate change‐driven hazards. Limited attention has been given to these zones' food security assessment. Therefore, this study aims to assess the status of food security and its determinants among different groups of Bangladeshi coastal households. It also identifies their livelihood risks and coping strategies during stressed situations. Data were collected from 1350 households from coastal districts through a questionnaire survey. Food security was calculated and compared with the recommended average (2400 kcal/capita/day). A binary logit model was used to identify the determinants of food security among rural coastal households. Livelihood risks and coping mechanisms were recorded through open‐ended questions. The findings of this study revealed that although on average, sampled households were food secure (2753 kcal/capita/day), 81% of landless households and 72% of marginal landholders within the sample appeared food insecure. Among various food items, rice supplied the greatest total daily calorie intake (1841.47 kcal), second was the edible oil (172.27 kcal). The regression model revealed that farm size, farm income, off‐farm income, and crop production had positive impacts on households' food security. Floods, salinity, heavy rainfall, and reduction of land productivity were high risks to the large farm households, while heavy rainfall, floods, and salinity were high risks to the landless farm households. To cope with these risks, the majority of large farm households used their savings and sold livestock and poultry as coping strategies. The landless and marginal farmers were mostly helped by nongovernmental and government‐run organizations, moved elsewhere to find work, sold their labor, and were involved in fishing. It was concluded that different groups of farmers face different challenges. Our findings indicate that in order to protect landless and marginal farmers, government should implement policies aimed at increasing crop production by means of prioritizing saline‐tolerant crop varieties and the creation of more job opportunities.

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“…In developing countries, agricultural-based households with female-head are often more vulnerable because these families often lack men, who do most of the main labor. The educational attainment and age of the household heads would have a significant impact on their decision on livelihood strategies [7]. The vulnerability to the households' labor force is the proportion of dependents, who are under 15 years old and over 65 years old.…”

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Impact of saltwater intrusion on relation to fruit growing households in Ben Tre, Vietnam

Truc

Thúc

2022

Agric. resour. econ.

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Purpose. Saltwater intrusion affected seriously the livelihood of mangosteen growers in Ben Tre, a coastal province in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta in 2016. This study assesses how saltwater intrusion influenced the livelihood vulnerability of the mangosteen households and communities. Methodology / approach. This study used the United Nations’ Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI) and a similar index from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (LVI-IPCC) using data from 196 interviewed mangosteen growers in Cho Lach district, Ben Tre province in 2016 and 2018. A total of twenty-five (25) indicators are applied to calculate the two indices, using data as exposure to saltwater intrusion and natural hazards (5), socio-demographic factors (11), and sensitivity of health, finance, and source of water for domestic use (9). Results. The analysis results show that mangosteen-growing households had a medium vulnerability in 2016 and 2018 based on both indices. However, they were extremely vulnerable due to saltwater intrusion in 2016, and a high household percentage had a moderate value in the vulnerability index. They did not experience how to respond to saltwater intrusion and received a late warning on saltwater intrusion from the local authorities and media. However, mangosteen-growing households had a quick adaptive behavior to shift to new crops to improve their income in 2018. Originality / scientific novelty. The study provides a set of indicators to assess the vulnerability of this low-vulnerable area based on past studies as well as the actual situation of the study area in 2016 and 2018 to determine what factors influenced the main components, LVI and LVI – IPCC. These indicators represented the characteristics of the rural households in Vietnam and other Asian countries. This research also indicated how LVI and LVI – IPCC results differently and when they should be used. The analysis identified the factors influencing the LVI and LVI – IPCC by levels of saltwater intrusion in different years of 2016 and 2018, two different severe and less severe sites, adaptive and non-adaptive households, and their interaction. Practical value / implications. LVI and LVI-IPCC are good indicators for local and regional assessments on how saltwater intrusion and natural hazards affect households’ and communities’ livelihood and thereby how to guide them to respond promptly in such cases.

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Assessing the vulnerability of small-scale fishery communities in the estuarine areas of Central Vietnam in the context of increasing climate risks

Cited by 37 publications

References 24 publications

Adaptive livelihood strategies among small-scale fishing households to climate change-related stressors in Central Coast Vietnam

Adaptive livelihood strategies among small-scale fishing households to climate change-related stressors in Central Coast Vietnam

Rural households' food security and its determinants in coastal regions of Bangladesh

Impact of saltwater intrusion on relation to fruit growing households in Ben Tre, Vietnam

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