TTLV: Activities of foreign NGOs in Vietnam in raising awareness of climate change (1994 - 2017)

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name:Nguyen Quynh Anh

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: July 2, 1983

4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision on recognition of students No. 2811/2016/QD-XHNV-DT dated August 18, 2016 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process:

7. Thesis topic name:Activities of Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations in Vietnam in Raising Awareness of Climate Change (1994 - 2017)

8. Major: International Relations Code: 60.31.02.06

9. Scientific instructor:Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Hong Hanh- International Faculty - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

10. Summary of thesis results:

The thesis has summarized the main activities of foreign NGOs in Vietnam in raising awareness of climate change to people and agencies; especially the issue of adaptation - response to climate change of vulnerable groups, disadvantaged groups such as women, farmers, children ... in the period of 1994 - 2017. From there, it emphasizes the role of raising awareness of climate change will bring high efficiency in adapting and responding to climate change that is becoming increasingly serious in Vietnam because only when awareness is raised, people can change their behavior.

11. Practical application:

Raising awareness is a long-term process that requires patience from all parties involved; the cooperation and coordination of many relevant departments and organizations in dealing with the impacts of climate change. Therefore, through the results of the thesis, foreign NGOs need to continue to increase awareness raising activities to solve other related issues sustainably and long-term (hunger eradication, poverty reduction, gender equality, etc.).

12. Further research directions:

Assessing the role of foreign NGOs in changing climate change awareness in the Northern/Southern regions of Vietnam.

13. Published works related to the thesis:

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Quynh Anh 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: 2nd July1983 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Admission decision number: 2811/2016/QD-XHNV-ĐT Dated August 18, 2016, signed by Director of University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi).

6. Changes in academic process:

7. Official thesis title: Awareness activities about climate change of International non-gorvernmental Organizations in Vietnam.

8. Major: Internal Studies Code: 60.31.02.06

9. Supervisors: Pros. Dr. Bui Hong Hanh - International Studies Falculty - University of Social Sciences anf Humanities.

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The thesis summarizes the main activities of International non-governmental organizations in Vietnam in raising awareness of climate change to people, agencies. In particular, the issue of adaptation and response to climate change of vulnerable, disadvantaged groups such as women, farmers and children... in the period of 1994 - 2017. The role of climate change awareness will be highly effective in addressing and responding to climate change that is occurring more and more seriously in Vietnam because only when awareness is enhanced people change their behavior.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

Awareness is a long process requiring patience of the parties involved; the cooperation and coordination of various agencies and organizations involved in dealing with the impacts of climate change. As a result of the thesis, International non-governmental organizations should continue to intensify their awareness raising activities to address sustainability and long-term issues related to poverty reduction, gender equality…).

12. Further research directions, if any:

Assess the role of International non-governmental organizations in changing climate change awareness in the north/south of Vietnam.

13. Thesis-related publications: