Friday, 23 October 2026 | 10:00 CET | Online
The ATHENA European University is pleased to announce an upcoming ATHENA Talk within the Sustainable Production Cluster, featuring Dr. Dang Kieu Nhan, Principal Researcher at the Mekong Institute, Can Tho University, Vietnam.
From Controlling to Living with Salinity: Lessons for Sustainable Agricultural Adaptation from the Vietnamese Mekong Delta
Climate change, rising sea levels, and increasing soil salinity are posing significant challenges to agricultural production worldwide. Traditional approaches focusing on controlling environmental conditions are increasingly being reconsidered in favour of adaptive and sustainable strategies.
In this ATHENA Talk, Dr. Dang Kieu Nhan will present experiences from the Vietnamese Mekong Delta, illustrating how agricultural communities are transitioning from attempts to control salinity towards developing agricultural systems capable of adapting to changing environmental conditions.
The presentation will offer valuable perspectives on climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable land and water management, and agricultural adaptation, highlighting lessons that may also be relevant to other vulnerable regions, including the Mediterranean.
Why Participate?
This session provides an opportunity for researchers, academics, students, and professionals to:
- Explore innovative approaches to sustainable agricultural adaptation.
- Understand the relationship between climate change, salinity, and food production.
- Exchange knowledge and perspectives between Southeast Asia and Europe.
- Identify opportunities for interdisciplinary research and international collaboration.
Event Information
Speaker: Dr. Dang Kieu Nhan, Principal Researcher, Mekong Institute, Can Tho University, Vietnam
Date: Friday, 23 October 2026
Time: 10:00 CET
Format: Online
ATHENA Thematic Cluster: Sustainable Production
Registration
Participation is open to students, researchers, academics, and professionals interested in sustainability, agriculture, and climate adaptation.
Register here: https://forms.gle/