The main objectives of the study include: Piloting a method in terms of assessing the freshwater vulnerability in the southwestern area of Vietnams: applied specifically on Phu Quoc – Kien Giang Province; assessing vulnerability of freshwater resources on the Island of Phu Quoc – Kien Giang and potential agents. | MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT THUYLOI UNIVERSITY VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT OF FRESHWATER RESOURCES IN ISLAND TO ENVIRONMENT CHANGE A CASE STUDY IN PHU QUOC ISLAND – KIEN GIANG PROVINCE NGUYEN TIEN QUANG MSc Thesis on Integrated Water Resources Management May 2015 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT THUYLOI UNIVERSITY NGUYEN TIEN QUANG VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT OF FRESHWATER REOURCES IN ISLAND TO ENVIRONMENT CHANGE A CASE STUDY IN PHU QUOC ISLAND – KIEN GIANG PROVINCE Major: Integrated Water Resources Management THESIS OF MASTER DEGREE . Supervisor (s): 1. Assoc. Prof. Dr Pham Thi Minh Thu 2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Phu This reseacrch is done for the partial fulfilment of requirement for Master of Science Degree at Thuy Loi University (This Mater Programme is supported by NICHE – VNM 106 Project) May 2015 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . Problem statement Water is our most precious resource. However, in recent years, water has become degraded in both quantity and quality. This situation is placing challenges and requires a worldwide effort in the use and sustainable management of water resources. The provision of water supply and sanitation has improved living conditions; in addition, the implementation of social justice and educational approaches, especially for women and children, are also contributing to the success of the enactment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). The development status of the Island, the isolation characteristic, the distance between neighboring islands, between islands and the mainland, the change of the environment, climate change, changes in rainfall, etc. are the challenges of water resources management. The Island, located in the lower floor of the Southwestern area, is a vulnerable area to climate change and sea level rise. Furthermore, the island is affected by the early phase of the El Nino and La Ninas. The Island is a
