Infographic – Vietnam on the front lines of climate change

With over 3,200 km of coastline, Vietnam faces the risks of extreme weather events, from floods and typhoons to drought, storms and coastal erosion. Similarly, deforestation is threatening biodiversity and damaging mangrove forests, which provide natural protection against rising sea levels and help reduce CO₂ emissions.

Moreover, Vietnam's economy is still highly dependent on carbon, with 42% of the country’s electricity production capacity comes from coal-fired power stations.

What can Vietnam expect in the coming years?

Key figures, flagship projects: find out more about Vietnam's exposure to climate change in the downloadable infographic below.