Overview
This course examines climate change adaptation and socio-environmental transformation in Vietnam's Mekong Delta through engaged learning and participatory international field research. Students analyze how environmental challenges—including flooding, subsidence, and saltwater intrusion—intersect with agricultural production, local livelihoods, and food security in this crucial rice-growing region. Through a two-week field experience in Vietnam hosted by Can Tho University in the Mekong Delta region, students interact with farmers, ethnic minority communities, and local experts to understand indigenous agricultural practices, renewable energy initiatives, and adaptation strategies. The course explores how climate change impacts reshape traditional agrarian systems and socio-economic development, with particular attention to marginalized communities. Students gain practical international experience while investigating the implications of Delta transformation for global food systems. Through hands-on research and community engagement, students enhance their global awareness and develop critical perspectives on climate adaptation in rapidly changing agricultural landscapes.