We thank again all participants that attended the FloodAdaptVN Research and Development phase (R&D) Kick-Off event on June 15th 2021. The Kick-Off took place as hybrid event. During the Definition phase (08/2019-03/2021), the modular FloodAdaptVN approach was developed and successfully tested in pilot applications.
Assoc. Prof. Huynh Van Chuong, the Vice President Hue University and Dr. Heike Bauer of the German DLR project management agency held the opening speeches. Mr. Le Dien Minh of the Provincial Committee for Flood and Storm Control (CFSC) provided an informative presentation of the floods in autumn 2020. The FloodAdaptVN team presented the experiences and results of the 21-month Definition phase and provided an outlook on the collaborative activities of the Research and Development phase (next 4 years). The Kick-Off ended with a fruitful and active discussion of the FloodAdaptVN participants and stakeholders.