Netherlands supports Vietnam to prevent coastal erosion
Dutch experts suggested constructing artificial islands off Hoi An coast in the central province of Quang Nam to shield it from strong waves, helping reduce coastal erosion and creating new tourist attractions in the locality.
Cua Dai beach has been seriously eroded for years (Photo: tienphong.vn)
Quang Nam (VNA) – Dutch experts suggested constructing artificialislands off Hoi An coast in the central province of Quang Nam to shield it fromstrong waves, helping reduce coastal erosion and creating new touristattractions in the locality.
They recommended the solutions after inspecting Cua Dai beach, which has beenhard hit by serious erosion for years, with Minister of Natural Resources andEnvironment Tran Hong Ha, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee DinhVan Thu, Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Cora VanNieuwenhuizen on April 10.
The experts said that the construction should be made based on sustainable preservationof biodiversity in the area.
Minister Tran Hong Ha spoke highly of the recommendation, describing it as anaudacious initiative to prevent coastal erosion in the locality.
As the eroded site is located inside the Cham Islands Global Biosphere Reserve,Cham Islands Marine Protected Area and Hoi An ancient town - aUNESCO-recognised world heritage site, scientists and experts should stayprudent while carrying research and giving evaluation on environmental impactsto outline the best solutions to settle coastal erosion in Hoi An in acomprehensive and sustainable manner.
Cora Van Nieuwenhuizen, for her part, affirmed that the Dutch Governmentalways pays attention to the adverse effects of climate change on Vietnam’sbeaches.
She asked the Dutch experts to join hands with competent ministries in Vietnamand Quang Nam province to give out optimal measures to save Hoi An beach, oneof the most stunning beaches in the world.
Cua Dai beach, which is 5km from HoiAn's old quarter, is a favourite location for tourists visiting theUNESCO-recognised ancient city.
It is 7.6km long and was 3km away from the shore40 years ago. However, in recent years, erosion has eaten into the land at analarming level.
Erosion has come closer to the main section of the 1.5km road connecting thebeach with Hoi An, threatening dozens of resorts. Rising sea levels alreadywashed a 20-hectare area of the Cua Dai beach away in 2017.-VNA
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Cua Dai beach has been seriously eroded for years (Photo: tienphong.vn) 
