British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew (middle) and scientists from the University of Stirling, one of the UK's leading universities for research in the aquaculture industry - Photo: BEVN
According to the British Embassy in Vietnam, the project will be implemented by the University of Stirling (UK), aiming to address the challenges of pollution, disease and climate change that are threatening the region's fisheries industry.
The information was announced during an official visit to the Institute of Aquaculture at the University of Stirling by British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew.
At the meeting, Mr. Frew discussed with the school's leaders and scientists about long-term cooperation in aquaculture research in Vietnam.
According to Mr Frew, Stirling University research has contributed positively to the livelihoods of people in the Mekong Delta for decades, especially in preventing pangasius disease and combating drug resistance.
“The funding from the UK Government will help accelerate the AquaSoS project, develop digital tools to tackle the growing challenges of climate change, and support Vietnam to build a more sustainable and resilient food system,” he said.
The AquaSoS project is led by Professor Simon MacKenzie, head of the aquaculture department at the University of Stirling.
Drawing on data from satellites, sensors and laboratories, the project will create a digital platform to support policy makers, scientists and fisheries businesses in balancing economic development and environmental protection.
Professor MacKenzie said the Mekong Delta is a place with large seafood production but is also heavily affected by climate change, water pollution and disease.
“These changes are reducing biodiversity, threatening food and water security, which is especially serious for developing countries like Vietnam. AquaSoS will contribute to directly addressing these challenges,” he said.
This is one of four projects under a £12 million initiative by the UK Government to support Southeast Asian countries to develop sustainable fisheries, increase resilience to climate change and ensure food security for their people.
Source: https://archive.vietnam.vn/anh-tai-tro-hon-100-ti-dong-ung-dung-cong-nghe-so-vao-nganh-thuy-san-mien-tay/
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