Preventing erosion on Cua Dai beach through green corridors and parks

Cua Dai Beach, close to Hoi An City in Quan Nam, has been suffering from beach and forest erosions. With intensified sea encroachment, more than 20 hectares of beach have been washed away between 2009 and 2014. In addition, nearly 70 per cent of the protective forest of Cua Dai Beach have been eroded, mostly due to rising sea levels. This IKI Small Grants project pilots a green corridor and parks to address beach erosion and the consequences of climate change with community participation at Cua Dai beach. Activities include an analysis of the urban planning capacities and possibilities for the tree planting. The project starts with a participative workshop for residents and local administration to support the development for tree corridors and parks. It further implements tree planting and adaptation measures. Awareness raising sessions and ensuring financial sustainability are secondary project goals.