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Interacting effects of land-use change and natural hazards on rice agriculture in the Mekong and Red River deltas in Vietnam
Earth Observatory of Singapore, Asian School of the Environment,
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
Tang Thi Hanh
Faculty of Agronomy, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Hanoi, Vietnam
Vu Duong Quynh
Institute for Agricultural Environment, Hanoi, Vietnam
Adam D. Switzer
Earth Observatory of Singapore, Asian School of the Environment,
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
Paul Teng
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
Janice Ser Huay Lee
Earth Observatory of Singapore, Asian School of the Environment,
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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We used flow diagrams to represent the ways in which anthropogenic land use and natural hazards have affected rice production in the two
mega-deltas of Vietnam. Anthropogenic developments meant to improve productivity may create negative feedbacks on rice production and quality. Natural hazards further amplify problems created by human activities. A systems-thinking approach can yield nuanced perspectives for tackling environmental challenges.
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