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From 3–8 May 2026, researchers from the Mekong Delta Living Lab project participated in and presented their research at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2026, held in Vienna, Austria. Representative of the research team View of the conference space The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is Europe's leading scientific organization for Earth, planetary, and space sciences, representing approximately 20,000 members worldwide. Through scientific publications, c

As part of the 2026 research program, the Mekong Delta Living Lab project successfully completed its largest field monitoring campaign during the first half of the year in the coastal area of Vinh Chau. Between 22 and 30 June 2026, researchers from the Institute of Coastal and Offshore Engineering (ICOE) and Thuy Loi University deployed and operated a comprehensive monitoring network consisting of Wave Buoy, WaveGauge, Mini Buoy, and Diver instruments. The monitoring systems

On 12 June 2026, the Mekong Delta Living Lab research team participated in a working meeting with a delegation from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), an agency under the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Netherlands, at the Institute of Coastal and Offshore Engineering (ICOE). During the meeting, the research team introduced the ongoing activities of the Mekong Delta Living Lab project, including research on mangrove

From 21–23 January 2026, the Mekong Delta Living Lab research team carried out a reconnaissance survey across coastal areas of Bac Lieu, Soc Trang, and Ca Mau Provinces in preparation for the 2026 field monitoring campaign. The survey aimed to identify suitable monitoring locations, assess site accessibility, evaluate logistics and safety conditions, and determine the feasibility of deploying long-term monitoring equipment. During the field campaign, researchers investigated

In April, researchers from the MekongDeltaLivingLab project conducted a field survey in Vinh Chau, Soc Trang Province to collect hydrodynamic data and engage with the local community. During the field campaign, the research team carried out site investigations, field measurements, and installed monitoring instruments to record water levels and current velocities. These observations will provide essential data for understanding coastal hydrodynamics and supporting research on

1. Understanding the role of mangroves in coastal protection Building on the long-standing cooperation between the Netherlands and Vietnam in water management and climate adaptation, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Vietnam conducted a field mission to Kim Dong commune, Ninh Binh Province, on 9 March 2026. The visit focused on exploring sustainable development practices, coastal intervention solutions and research activities within the framework of a project

During the second half of 2025, the Mekong Delta Living Lab project reached significant milestones in digital transformation, computational modeling, and the expansion of international cooperation networks. 1. Launch of Digital Transformation Platforms Project Website (September 2025): ICOE, in collaboration with the MDP student group, officially launched the first version of the project website at livinglabmekongdelta.com . Figure 1: Homepage interface of the Mekong Delta

Implementing Partners: Thuyloi University & Institute of Coastal and Offshore Engineering (ICOE). Time & Location: January 21–23, 2026, in the coastal areas of Ca Mau and Soc Trang (Vinh Chau). Core Objective: To assess the current status, identify risks, and determine sensor placement for the official measurement campaign in May 2026. 1. Mangrove Status and Shoreline Dynamics The survey recorded contrasting developments across the study sites: Positive Signals in Bac Lieu

The "Mekong Delta Living Lab" project — an open laboratory for coastal protection and nature-based solutions — has reached its mid-year milestone for 2025. Here are the most impressive highlights of ICOE’s research activities and international collaborations over the past six months. 1. Key Finding: Land Subsidence is a Real Threat to the Mekong Delta One of the most critical research results in the first half of 2025 is the identification of delta subsidence as a major fact