Report on the compilation of e-book plan

In order to strengthen the linkage in research among project partners, Vietnamese partners have planned to compile an e-book to replace the development of e-science.

The following is the meeting schedule for the e-book compilation.

Partners participating in book compilation: Le Thi Kim Thoa (HCMUNRE), Le Anh Tuan (CTU),  Tran The Nam (VMU), Phan Minh Thụ (VNIO), Ho Thi Yen Thu (MCD).

1.Meeting to discuss e-book title: online discussion on 23 May 2022. via Big Blue button, Link https://mydd341095.rna1.blindsidenetworks.com/html5client/join?sessionToken=2bb2ikfn2jsrz1v2 

The e-book title: An Overview on the resources and environment  sustainable management of the coastal areas of Vietnam

2. Outline the e-book chapter: online discussion on 27 June 2022 via MS Team, Link https://teams.microsoft.com/_#/pre-join-calling/19:_wSA-VtKd6muZw6dSAP8J4Lb1M2RXwbay0i1VJZHLJ01@thread.tacv2 
Preface  
Table of contents  
Acronyms  
List of Figures  
List of Tables  
Chapter 1. Geographic characteristics of coastal resources of Vietnam , Le Anh Tuan and CTU staff
Chapter 2. Issues of natural resources and environment in the coastal area of VN .   Le Thị Kim Thoa and HCMUNRE staff
Chapter 3. Coastal areas in the Red river delta. Ho Thi Yen Thu and MCD staff
Chapter 4. Coastal Area in the central region of Vietnam. Phan Minh Thu and VNIO staff
Chapter 5. Coastal Area in Mekong Delta. Le Anh Tuan and CTU staff  
Chapter 6. Environmental risks in coastal areas. Tran The Nam and VMU staff 
Chapter 7. Policies for coastal management issues. CTU, HCMUNRE, MCD, VNIO, VMU  
Reference
Each chapter from 20 to 30 pages. Language: Vietnamese

2. Outline content in each chapter of the e-book on 28 August 2022 via MS Team, Link https://teams.microsoft.com/_#/pre-join-calling/19:DFeiDdU44H_xeR-bTXS5O9hbsaGTvkbLTgzT4pbZ6iw1@thread.tacv2

Chapter 1. Geographic characteristics of coastal resources of Vietnam. Le Anh Tuan and CTU staff
1.1 Geographical location  
1.2 Characteristics of natural features  
1.3 Socio-economic characteristics  
1.4 Marine resources of Vietnam  
References

Chapter 2. Issues of natural resources and environment in the coastal area of Vietnam. Le Thị Kim Thoa and HCMUNRE staff
2.1 Concept definition 
2.2 Depletion of natural resources and environment  
2.2.1 Shrinking mangroves  
2.2.2 Biodiversity loss  
2.2.3 Urbanization and environmental problems in coastal areas  
2.3 Impact of climate change and sea level rise  
2.3.1 Current climate change in Vietnam 
2.3.2 Impact of climate change on coastal resources  
2.3.3 Sustainable management issues in the context of climate change  
Reference

Chapter 3. Coastal areas in the Red river delta. Ho Thi Yen Thu and MCD staff  
3.1 Current situation 
3.2 Impacts of climate change and natural disasters  
3.3 Response models in the community  
3.4 Coastal management issues in the Red River Delta  
Reference  

Chapter 4. Coastal Area in the central region of Vietnam. Phan Minh Thu and VNIO staff
4.1 Current status  
4.2 Impacts of climate change and natural disasters  
4.3 Response models in the community  
4.4 Coastal management issues in the central coastal region  
Reference

Chapter 5. Coastal Area in Mekong Delta . Le Anh Tuan and CTU staff
5.1 Current status  
5.2 Impacts of climate change and natural disasters  
5.3 Response models in the community  
5.4 Coastal management issues in the central coastal region  
Reference

Chapter 6. Environmental risks in coastal areas. Tran The Nam and VMU staff
6.1. Risk of coastal erosion
6.2. Risk of saline intrusion
6.3. Risk of oil spill and chemical dropping
Reference  

Chapter 7. Policies for coastal management issues. CTU, HCMUNRE, MCD, VNIO, VMU
7.1 Existing Policies  
7.2 Impact of climate change and natural disasters  
7.3 Climate change and disaster response models in the community  
7.4 Marine management issues in the Central part of VN  
Reference

3. Meeting to discuss the first draft e-book chapters (November 2022 in Nha Trang)
4. Meeting to discuss the first draft e-book chapters cont. (January 2023)
5. Meeting to discuss the first draft e-book chapters cont. (March 2023)
6. Meeting to comment and evaluate the content of e-books (April 2023)
7. Final version of e-book review (May 2023)
8. Publishing e-book (June 2023)