Climate Change Adaptation of Nam Dinh Water Resources System Project
Nam Dinh Province (now part of Ninh Binh Province), Viet Nam, 2024 – 2026
Client: Asian Development Bank
Role: Wastewater and Water Management Specialist
Project Background and Objectives
Nam Dinh Province, located in the Red River Delta of northern Viet Nam, is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts including flooding, salinity intrusion, drought, and extreme rainfall events. Aging irrigation, drainage, and water management infrastructure has constrained agricultural productivity, water security, and climate resilience in the region. To address these challenges, the Asian Development Bank initiated the Climate Change Adaptation of the Nam Dinh Water Resources System Project, aiming to modernize water infrastructure, improve system operation and management, and enhance resilience to climate variability and long-term climate change impacts
SIET’s Role and Services
SIET provided targeted wastewater and water management technical expertise to support project preparation and technical design development. The scope of services included:
- Technical review and advisory support on wastewater, drainage, and water management system components
- Input to climate-resilient design considerations for water and wastewater-related infrastructure
- Support to integrated water resources and environmental management planning
- Technical advice on aligning wastewater and water management solutions with climate adaptation objectives and ADB safeguard and technical requirements
- Collaboration with the ADB team and project preparation consultants to strengthen the robustness and practicality of proposed investment solutions
Outcomes and Value Added
SIET’s contribution helped bridge climate adaptation objectives with practical water and wastewater management considerations, strengthening the technical robustness and climate resilience of proposed investments. The support enhanced project readiness and ensured that water and wastewater system solutions were aligned with long-term sustainability, operational feasibility, and climate risk management needs in the Red River Delta context.